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Transportation Project Engineer

Toole Design


Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 105000 - 125000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Toole Design were leading the way in creating safer more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. Were looking for a Transportation Project Engineer to join our growing team in the Mid-Atlantic someone whos excited to work on meaningful transportation projects that reflect our mission and values. This position is part of our full-time on-site staff augmentation program and will report to an office in Gaithersburg MD with site visits and fieldwork as required based on project needs.

Why Youll Love Working Here

Were not just another firm were a purpose-driven team of engineers planners landscape architects and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. At Toole Design youll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. At no other firm will you be able to work alongside those involved in the authoring and implementation of numerous AASHTO FHWA and NCHRP documents including but not limited to the AASHTO Bike Guide 5th Edition upcoming AASHTO Pedestrian Guide 3rd Edition and FHWA Guide for Achieving Multimodal Networks. We also offer:

  • A collaborative inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
  • A flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office in Gaithersburg and the option to work from home two days a week
  • 8 paid holidays; and 16 days of PTO accrual annually
  • Competitive salary excellent benefits and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
  • Projects that truly improve lives through safe comprehensive design rooted in ethics empathy and equity

What Youll Do As a Project Engineer at Toole Design the projects you design will be built. Youll apply your engineering expertise to deliver multimodal transportation solutions across a wide range of contexts from urban roadway reconstructions and streetscapes to signature trail projects that enhance suburban and rural environments.

In this role you will:

  • Support client in day-to-day activities including traffic studies investigations and determination of the need to install traffic control and traffic control devices
  • Contribute to the design of transportation infrastructure projects
  • Develop signing and pavement marking plans maintenance of traffic plans and traffic signal plans
  • Use tools like Synchro Highway Capacity Software MicroStation and AutoCAD for production work
  • Contribute to studies such as road diet feasibility roundabouts trail/roadway intersections and parking
  • Develop feasibility studies concept plans and construction documents
  • Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality multimodal transportation outcomes
  • Mentor junior staff and support a culture of technical excellence

What You Bring

  • PE. license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • 6 years of experience
  • Experience developing roadway/highway construction documents
  • Experience with signing and pavement marking including MUTCD standards as well as familiarity with PROWAG requirements
  • Experience in Highway Capacity Software SIDRA and/or VISSIM
  • Experience with permitting agency coordination construction documentation and cost estimating

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with multimodal transportation projects (Complete Streets bikeway and crossing design) and multidisciplinary coordination (utilities ROW signals etc.)
  • Proficiency in MicroStation OpenRoads
  • Familiarity with local agencies such as MDOT SHA VDOT or DDOT

Join Us. Make an Impact. Were proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If youre ready to do meaningful work with a supportive talented team-please apply.

We are targeting a salary range for this position of $105000$115000 without a PE; $110000$125000 with a PE.

Candidates with additional years of experience or exceptional qualifications may fall into a different range.

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At Toole Design we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities people of color LGBTQIA immigrants first-generation college students/graduates those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between to apply. Were proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

For more information about Toole Design visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn Instagram or Facebook.


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