Engineer I (Summer 2026)

Toole Design Group in Seattle WA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Engineer starting in Summer 2026. Are you passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that make communities more livable Would you enjoy working on a variety of projects with unique challenges and requirements in communities across North America Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees If so please consider joining our Seattle team. Applications close 1/15/26.

This engineering position 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

You are at the forefront of brainstorming creative solutions for challenging projects. You support an interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure in a wide range of contexts from roadway reconstructions and streetscapes in highly urban settings to signature trail projects in suburban and rural areas that highlight and enhance the natural environment. You use programs such as AutoCAD in order to fulfill production work on your projects. You will share your knowledge with staff and clients to develop feasibility studies concept plans and construction documents to ensure that our projects are consistently of the highest quality.

Your job can sometimes be challenging but you get to work with a close-knit team that is passionate about the work and the communities that you serve.

We are targeting a salary range of $77000 to $87000 for this position.

Qualifications of an Engineer:

• Bachelors or masters degree in transportation or civil engineering or a related field
• Fundamentals of Engineering Certification (FE)
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn Computer Automated Design (AutoCAD)
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Specific knowledge of roadway geometric design or streetscape design
• Having a strong 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 InRoads)
• Prior experience at a consulting firm public entity non-profit or higher learning institution
• A broad knowledge base in street design and urban multimodal planning
• Proficiency using Excel for data analysis
• Experience conducting public outreach and engagement
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and multi-phased projects

Youll be great here if:

• You enjoy participating in multi-disciplinary teams
• You are passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that make communities more livable
• You enjoy producing high-quality work products and seeing your projects get built
• You have strong communication skills whether written verbal or graphically
• You can build relationships bring enthusiasm to exciting projects and are detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Work Schedule for an Engineer

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2 days per week. The Seattle office of Toole Design is conveniently located in the heart of Seattles Business District blocks from the Pike Place Market Seattle Art Museum Central Public Library and Waterfront. The office is easily accessed on foot by bicycle and via transit or ferry. RapidRide lines C D and E stop right in front and multiple Sound Transit light rail and Sounder Commuter rail lines are a short walk to the office. Bike lanes are close by on 2nd and 4th avenues.

Ready to Join our Seattle 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. We anticipate that this will be a competitive process we strongly encourage that you submit a cover letter. Apply by 1/15/26!

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 press 5 for Human Resources or emailing .

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