Engineer I

Toole Design Group in Silver Spring MD is looking to hire a motivated and talented full-time Engineer I. Do you have an educational background in civil engineering and an interest in transportation design Are you passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that make communities more livable Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees If so please consider joining our Silver Spring team.

This engineering position with a focus on supporting a team of multimodal transportation designers earns a competitive salary and great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability a health savings account (HSA) and a flexible spending account (FSA). All staff receive 8 holidays and earn at least 16 days of PTO over the course of the year. We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike walk or use transit for a better quality of life.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading engineering planning and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland we have expanded throughout the United States. Our talented team of planners landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people regardless of age ability race or gender. As an Engineering News-Record top 500 design firm we have also been named a best firm to work for and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.

Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

A Day in the Life of an Engineer I

You are at the forefront of brainstorming creative solutions for challenging projects. You will be supporting and learning from an interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure in a wide range of contexts from complex roadway reconstructions and vibrant urban streetscapes to iconic trail projects that celebrate and preserve the natural character of suburban and urban spaces. You use state-of-the-art tools and practices to help create sustainable people-centered multimodal transportation infrastructure.

You are part of a team helping shape projects that make places more connected vibrant and fun to move through.

We are targeting a salary range of $72000 to $82000 for this position.

Work Schedule for an Entry Level Engineer

This full-time position typically works 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to 2 days per week (on Monday and Friday). The Silver Spring office of Toole Design is conveniently located close to regional trails and networks with on-street bike infrastructure and just a few blocks from the Silver Spring Metro Station (Red Line) MARC Station and bus depot. The office is easily accessed on foot by bicycle and via transit.

Ready to Join our Silver Spring Team
We understand your time is valuable so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this engineering position please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.

At Toole Design we have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better more inclusive communities. We encourage everyone including those from underrepresented communities - women people of color LGBTQIA immigrants first-generation college students/graduates those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you dont think your current skill set checks every box below but this role seems to align with your strengths we want to hear from you.

Were proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving diversity in our leadership to better represent the communities where we work as well. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting and asking for Human Resources or emailing

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Qualifications of an Engineer I:

• Bachelors or masters degree in transportation or civil engineering or a related field
• Fundamentals of Engineering Certification (EIT) or a plan to obtain certification within two years
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn Computer Automated Design (AutoCAD or MicroStation)
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• An interest in multimodal and active transportation design is preferred

It would be a plus if you have any of the following:

• Familiarity with design software (Civil 3D GEOPAK or OpenRoads)
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design or transportation analysis techniques
• Interest in learning traffic analysis software (Synchro SIDRA)
• Prior experience at a consulting firm public entity non-profit or higher learning institution
• Experience conducting public outreach and engagement