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Project Engineer
**This position is a regular, full-time position that is temporarily a remote position, but will be located in our Portland office when it is safe. **
Are you fascinated by the built environment? 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 one of the most exciting cities in the country? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team as a Project Engineer in Portland, OR.
Why join Toole Design?
At Toole Design, we’re working to create vibrant, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 200+ engineering, design and planning professionals are passionate about making a difference in communities large and small. The pace is fast, our team is creative and dynamic, and you will collaborate across disciplines with colleagues on transformative projects throughout Austin.
As a Project Engineer, the things you design will get built! You’ll use state of the art tools and practices to help create sustainable multimodal transportation infrastructure. You’ll work with your colleagues to engage communities, develop concepts, produce quick-build schematic-level construction documents, assist with the implementation of multimodal projects that range from small improvements to full-scale street reconfigurations, and review private development and capital project plans for better multimodal outcomes. In an industry that is constantly changing, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing real solutions.
Toole Design is a committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business. We’re proud that about half of our managers are female and we are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. No matter what your background is – we encourage you to apply for this position.
About our Portland team:
Toole Design’s Portland team is known for its collaborative engineers, planners, and GIS/graphics staff who are committed to a culture of innovation, excellence, and having fun while we help communities transform. Currently, we are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, when we return to our office, the location provides convenient and comfortable sustainable mobility options for our staff to get to and from work as well as client meetings. When the office opens, we will offer flexible working options for staff to work from home based on their wants and needs.
You’ll be great here if:
• You want to develop and implement projects that will have an immediate impact on communities
• Making a positive difference in how people get around by foot, transit, bike, or car is your passion
• You enjoy building strong relationships across disciplines and between departments
• You deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
• You know how to get the message across, whether written, verbally, or graphically
• You are detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
• You’re motivated to tackle new challenges and develop creative solutions
We’ll offer you:
• An environment that fosters innovative, thoughtful, internationally-aligned best design practices
• The potential to grow as a professional and advance in a company that prefers to promote from within
• Competitive salary and industry-best benefits
• A workplace that practices what it preaches, with engaged colleagues and financial incentives to bike, walk, and use transit on your commute
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click “Apply for this Job” below or visit our careers page http://www.tooledesign.com/careers and select the corresponding position. You will need a resume, cover letter, and 150 word statement on your commitment to equity and diversity. Toole Design Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (www.tooledesign.com), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TooleDesignGroup).
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/transportation engineering, urban design, landscape architecture, or related field
• 5+ years of transportation experience, with a demonstrated interest in developing construction documents
• Professional Engineering license in Oregon (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with Computer Automated Design (MicroStation or AutoCad)
• A broad knowledge base in civil engineering (transportation focus)
• Detailed design experience for intersection and corridor wide improvements, including, but not limited to, multimodal accommodations for all ages and abilities, meeting minimum ADA and drainage requirements.
• Specific knowledge of horizontal and vertical roadway geometric design (AASHTO and MUTCD)
• Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates
• Interest in multimodal and active transportation issues and design (specifically for bicycle, pedestrian, Safe Routes to School, and/or transit integration)
• Excellent task and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications
Additional desired qualities include:
• Experience with bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and Safe Routes to School issues for all ages and abilities
• Demonstrated experience developing construction documents
• Knowledge of advanced multimodal roadway design and NACTO design guidance
• Experience working on transit projects
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential? Do you enjoy collaborating with people from across numerous offices to produce beautiful and content-rich proposals? Do you want to contribute to a dynamic team to support a growing company that is focused on making communities healthier? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team as a Proposal Coordinator / Senior Proposal Coordinator. Job title will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience working on proposals. Toole Design is committed to diversity and invites candidates from all background to apply.
Why join Toole Design?
At Toole Design, we’re working to create vibrant, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 200+ planning, design, and administrative professionals are passionate about what we do. You’ll work in and environment that is fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative.
Toole Design is committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and work for common purpose as part of a mission driven firm. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business and are proud that half of our managers are female and are committed to achieving racial diversity amongst the firm leadership. No matter what your background is – we encourage you to apply for this position.
As a Proposal Coordinator, you’ll be part of a talented marketing team with an enviable win rate, leading the preparation of proposals for projects throughout North America ranging from a few thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar pursuits. You will support highly skilled technical staff and will produce marketing materials that highlight the firm’s outstanding work in the field of pedestrian and bicycle planning and design.
You’ll be great here if:
- Coordinating a team of people to produce a winning proposal satisfies your competitive spirit
- You thrive on tight deadlines and can juggle multiple projects at once, while delivering high-quality work on time
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with internal staff and external teaming partners
- Formatting multi-page documents and designing compelling supportive graphics is second nature to you
- You are fulfilled by passing these skills to others
- You are calm, cool, and collected under pressure
- Managing multiple medium to large size/complexity proposals simultaneously
We’ll offer you:
- The chance to join a team that values individual strengths and encourages you to step outside your comfort zone for a more fulfilling career
- The potential for advancement in a company that prefers to promote from within
- Competitive salary and industry-best benefits
- A great office environment in a downtown location that is easily accessible on foot, by bicycle and via transit
- Flexible options to work from home
About our West Coast offices :
Currently, we are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, our Denver, Portland, Seattle, Oakland, and LA offices provide convenient and comfortable sustainable mobility options for our staff to get to and from work. When our offices open, we will offer flexible working options for staff to work from home based on their wants and needs.
About our Seattle office:
The Seattle office is in the heart of downtown just north of the revitalized Pioneer Square neighborhood. We offer convenient access to transit including light rail, bus and ferry. Our Seattle team is a dynamic mix of planners, engineers and urban designers, and our projects range from city-wide plans to street transformations and developing best practice guidance, both in Washington State and throughout the U.S.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click “Apply for this Job” below or visit our careers page http://www.tooledesign.com/careers and select the corresponding position. You will need a resume, cover letter, a portfolio/sampling of layout design, and 150-word statement on your commitment to equity and diversity. If your portfolio/work sample is larger than 4MB, please feel free to e-mail it to HR@tooledesign.com. We will pass it to the hiring team.
Toole Design Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (www.tooledesign.com), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TooleDesignGroup).
- A BA/BS in marketing, communications, graphic design, English, journalism, or similar. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a diploma.
- Most candidates possess the right skills and abilities after 5 years of hands-on experience in layout design, copyediting, and working with a team
- Advanced proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Basic experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Exceptional organizational skills
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential? Do you enjoy collaborating with people from across numerous offices to produce beautiful and content-rich proposals? Do you want to contribute to a dynamic team to support a growing company that is focused on making communities healthier? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team as a Proposal Coordinator / Senior Proposal Coordinator. Job title will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience working on proposals. Toole Design is committed to diversity and invites candidates from all background to apply.
Why join Toole Design?
At Toole Design, we’re working to create vibrant, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 200+ planning, design, and administrative professionals are passionate about what we do. You’ll work in and environment that is fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative.
Toole Design is committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and work for common purpose as part of a mission driven firm. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business and are proud that half of our managers are female and are committed to achieving racial diversity amongst the firm leadership. No matter what your background is – we encourage you to apply for this position.
As a Proposal Coordinator, you’ll be part of a talented marketing team with an enviable win rate, leading the preparation of proposals for projects throughout North America ranging from a few thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar pursuits. You will support highly skilled technical staff and will produce marketing materials that highlight the firm’s outstanding work in the field of pedestrian and bicycle planning and design.
You’ll be great here if:
- Coordinating a team of people to produce a winning proposal satisfies your competitive spirit
- You thrive on tight deadlines and can juggle multiple projects at once, while delivering high-quality work on time
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with internal staff and external teaming partners
- Formatting multi-page documents and designing compelling supportive graphics is second nature to you
- You are fulfilled by passing these skills to others
- You are calm, cool, and collected under pressure
- Managing multiple medium to large size/complexity proposals simultaneously
We’ll offer you:
- The chance to join a team that values individual strengths and encourages you to step outside your comfort zone for a more fulfilling career
- The potential for advancement in a company that prefers to promote from within
- Competitive salary and industry-best benefits
- A great office environment in a downtown location that is easily accessible on foot, by bicycle and via transit
- Flexible options to work from home
About our West Coast offices :
Currently, we are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, our Denver, Portland, Seattle, Oakland, and LA offices provide convenient and comfortable sustainable mobility options for our staff to get to and from work. When our offices open, we will offer flexible working options for staff to work from home based on their wants and needs.
About our Los Angeles office:
Our Los Angeles team reflects the region. We are incredibly talented and creative, entrepreneurial, hard-working, and diverse. We have planners and engineers that bring the full range of services Toole Design offers, from innovative design and engineering, to best practices in urban planning, to cutting edge research and analysis, all of it completed with a focus on equitable outcomes. Our work in Southern California informs the region. We are also a tight-knit team that has fun together and supports each other through when the going gets tough. We have an amazing office in the vibrant Financial District, but have successfully transitioned to a remote work arrangement for the time being, and place an emphasis on employee safety and well-being.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click “Apply for this Job” below or visit our careers page http://www.tooledesign.com/careers and select the corresponding position. You will need a resume, cover letter, a portfolio/sampling of layout design, and 150-word statement on your commitment to equity and diversity. If your portfolio/work sample is larger than 4MB, please feel free to e-mail it to HR@tooledesign.com. We will pass it to the hiring team.
Toole Design Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (www.tooledesign.com), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TooleDesignGroup).
- A BA/BS in marketing, communications, graphic design, English, journalism, or similar. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a diploma.
- Most candidates possess the right skills and abilities after 5 years of hands-on experience in layout design, copyediting, and working with a team
- Advanced proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Basic experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Exceptional organizational skills
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential? Do you enjoy collaborating with people from across numerous offices to produce beautiful and content-rich proposals? Do you want to contribute to a dynamic team to support a growing company that is focused on making communities healthier? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team as a Proposal Coordinator / Senior Proposal Coordinator. Job title will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience working on proposals. Toole Design is committed to diversity and invites candidates from all background to apply.
Why join Toole Design?
At Toole Design, we’re working to create vibrant, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 200+ planning, design, and administrative professionals are passionate about what we do. You’ll work in and environment that is fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative.
Toole Design is committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and work for common purpose as part of a mission driven firm. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business and are proud that half of our managers are female and are committed to achieving racial diversity amongst the firm leadership. No matter what your background is – we encourage you to apply for this position.
As a Proposal Coordinator, you’ll be part of a talented marketing team with an enviable win rate, leading the preparation of proposals for projects throughout North America ranging from a few thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar pursuits. You will support highly skilled technical staff and will produce marketing materials that highlight the firm’s outstanding work in the field of pedestrian and bicycle planning and design.
You’ll be great here if:
- Coordinating a team of people to produce a winning proposal satisfies your competitive spirit
- You thrive on tight deadlines and can juggle multiple projects at once, while delivering high-quality work on time
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with internal staff and external teaming partners
- Formatting multi-page documents and designing compelling supportive graphics is second nature to you
- You are fulfilled by passing these skills to others
- You are calm, cool, and collected under pressure
- Managing multiple medium to large size/complexity proposals simultaneously
We’ll offer you:
- The chance to join a team that values individual strengths and encourages you to step outside your comfort zone for a more fulfilling career
- The potential for advancement in a company that prefers to promote from within
- Competitive salary and industry-best benefits
- A great office environment in a downtown location that is easily accessible on foot, by bicycle and via transit
- Flexible options to work from home
- Pay will be based on title and experience, but will range from $60,000 for minimum experience to $90,000 for those with ten years or more of exceptional experience.
About our West Coast offices :
Currently, we are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, our Denver, Portland, Seattle, Oakland, and LA offices provide convenient and comfortable sustainable mobility options for our staff to get to and from work. When our offices open, we will offer flexible working options for staff to work from home based on their wants and needs.
About our Denver office:
You’ll be joining a dynamic and growing team in an exciting market and location. Whether it’s advancing Denver’s program to build 125 of high-comfort bikeways in 3 years, developing street design guidelines, helping implement Vision Zero efforts, or designing regional trails, Toole Design is shaping Colorado’s future. The Denver office of Toole Design is conveniently located downtown, two blocks from the 16th Street Mall. Our beautiful 12th floor suite offers views of the surrounding city from every desk. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit. Our Denver team is a collaborative mix of planners, engineers, landscape architects, and marketing professionals, and our projects range from bikeway designs to streetscape transformations, both in Colorado and throughout North America. Collaboration, fun, flexibility, and exceptional quality work are just a few of the characteristics we hold in high regard.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click “Apply for this Job” below or visit our careers page http://www.tooledesign.com/careers and select the corresponding position. You will need a resume, cover letter, a portfolio/sampling of layout design, and 150-word statement on your commitment to equity and diversity. If your portfolio/work sample is larger than 4MB, please feel free to e-mail it to HR@tooledesign.com. We will pass it to the hiring team.
Toole Design Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (www.tooledesign.com), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TooleDesignGroup).
- A BA/BS in marketing, communications, graphic design, English, journalism, or similar. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a diploma.
- Most candidates possess the right skills and abilities after 5 years of hands-on experience in layout design, copyediting, and working with a team
- Advanced proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Basic experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Exceptional organizational skills
** This position is a regular, full-time position that is temporarily a remote position, but will be located in Baltimore office when it is safe. **
Are you fascinated by the built environment? Are you interested in sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that make communities more livable? Are you detail oriented? Would you enjoy working on a variety of projects with unique challenges and requirements? If so, we’re looking for someone like this to join our team as a Project/Civil Engineer for our Baltimore team.
Why join Toole Design?
At Toole Design Group, we’re working to create vibrant, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 200+ engineering, design, and planning professionals are passionate about making a difference in communities large and small. The pace is fast, our team is creative and dynamic, and you will collaborate across disciplines with colleagues on transformative projects across the country.
As a Civil Engineer, you will be assisting our team design sustainable transportation infrastructure in a wide range of contexts from complex roadways and streetscapes in highly urban settings, to signature trail projects that highlight and enhance the natural environment.
You will assist a senior engineer by independently managing tasks inclusive of all stages of project development and client relations. You’ll also be at the table with clients and colleagues from a variety of disciplines, delivering projects from concept to construction; including developing feasibility studies and concept plans and preparing construction documents for innovative projects throughout the country with a focus in the Mid-Atlantic, particularly in Baltimore. In an industry that is constantly changing, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering creative solutions to challenging projects.
Toole Design is committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business. We’re proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. No matter what your background is, we encourage you to apply for this position.
You’ll be great here if:
• You are a detail-oriented engineer who likes to see your projects get built
• You have strong organizational skills and can work independently
• Making a positive difference in how people get around by foot, transit, bike or car is your interest
• You enjoy building strong relationships across disciplines, across offices and with our clients
• You know how to get the message across, whether written, verbal or graphically
• You deliver high-quality work on time and on-budget
• You are motivated, enjoy working in multi-disciplinary teams, and a self-starter
We’ll offer you:
• The opportunity to design and implement transportation projects that positively affect our communities directly.
• The potential to grow as an engineer and advance in a company that prefers to promote from within
• Competitive salary and industry-best benefits.
• A workplace that practices what it preaches, with engaged colleagues and financial incentives to bike, walk, and use transit on your commute.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click “Apply for this Job” below or visit our careers page http://www.tooledesign.com/careers and select the corresponding position. You will need a resume, cover letter, and 150 word statement on your commitment to equity and diversity. Toole Design Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (www.tooledesign.com), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TooleDesignGroup).
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification required; preference given to individuals with a PE
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in civil engineering
• 4-6 years of experience
• A broad knowledge base in civil engineering (transportation focus desirable but not required)
• Proficient in MicroStation; experience with Geopak and InRoads desired but not required
• Detailed design experience for intersection and corridor wide improvements, including, but not limited to, meeting minimum ADA and drainage requirements.
• Specific knowledge of horizontal and vertical roadway geometric design (MUTCD and AASHTO)
• Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates.
• Keen interest in multimodal and active transportation design
**This position is a regular, full-time position that is temporarily a remote position, but will be located in our Austin office when it is safe. **
Are you fascinated by the built environment? 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 one of the most exciting cities in the country? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team as a Project Engineer in Austin, TX, working in collaboration with the Austin Transportation Department’s (ATD) Active Transportation and Street Design Division.
Why join Toole Design?
At Toole Design, we’re working to create vibrant, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 190+ engineering, design and planning professionals are passionate about making a difference in communities large and small. The pace is fast, our team is creative and dynamic, and you will collaborate across disciplines with colleagues on transformative projects throughout Austin.
As a Project Engineer, the things you design will get built! You’ll use state of the art tools and practices to help create sustainable multimodal transportation infrastructure. You’ll work with your colleagues to engage communities, develop concepts, produce quick-build schematic-level construction documents, assist with the implementation of multimodal projects that range from small improvements to full-scale street reconfigurations, and review private development and capital project plans for better multimodal outcomes. In an indusProject Engineetry that is constantly changing, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing real solutions.
Toole Design is a committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business. We’re proud that about half of our managers are female, and are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. No matter what your background is – we encourage you to apply for this position.
About our Austin team:
Toole Design has a multi-year contract to provide full-time staff support to ATD’s Active Transportation and Street Design Division. Our Austin team is an integral part of ATD’s nationally recognized street design team to design and implement a variety of projects as part of the City’s $720 million 2016 Mobility Bond. The contract supports the Bikeways, Safe Routes to School, and Sidewalks bond programs, and Transit Speed & Reliability work in partnership with the Capital Metro Transportation Authority.
Austin is on the leading edge of multimodal transportation, and the Toole Design team is a key part of a strategy to double the rate of project design and implementation in support of the 2016 Mobility Bond and other growing program needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work with ATD’s incredible staff and be part of a team that will transform the way people move in one of the most exciting cities in the country. This is a full-time, permanent position and you will have ongoing opportunities with TDG in Austin or other locations in America’s most exciting cities.
You’ll be great here if:
• You want to develop and implement projects that will have an immediate impact on communities
• Making a positive difference in how people get around by foot, transit, bike, or car is your passion
• You enjoy building strong relationships across disciplines and between departments
• You deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
• You know how to get the message across, whether written, verbally, or graphically
• You are detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
• You’re motivated to tackle new challenges and develop creative solutions
We’ll offer you:
• The chance to design and implement transportation projects that positively and directly affect communities across the City of Austin
• An environment that fosters innovative, thoughtful, internationally-aligned best design practices
• The unique opportunity to work with one of the most inventive city transportation departments in the country and industry-leading engineers and designers at Toole Design and the City of Austin
• The ability to work directly with licensed engineers everyday
• The potential to grow as a professional and advance in a company that prefers to promote from within
• Competitive salary and industry-best benefits
• A workplace that practices what it preaches, with engaged colleagues and financial incentives to bike, walk, and use transit on your commute
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click “Apply for this Job” below or visit our careers page http://www.tooledesign.com/careers and select the corresponding position. You will need a resume, cover letter, and 150 word statement on your commitment to equity and diversity. Toole Design Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (www.tooledesign.com), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TooleDesignGroup).
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/transportation engineering, urban design, landscape architecture, or related field
• 5+ years of transportation experience, with a demonstrated interest in developing construction documents
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) designation
• Experience with Computer Automated Design (preferably MicroStation but AutoCad OK)
• A broad knowledge base in civil engineering (transportation focus)
• Detailed design experience for intersection and corridor wide improvements, including, but not limited to, multimodal accommodations for all ages and abilities, meeting minimum ADA and drainage requirements.
• Specific knowledge of horizontal and vertical roadway geometric design (AASHTO and MUTCD)
• Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates
• Familiarity with traffic engineering and modeling software (such as Synchro)
• Interest in multimodal and active transportation issues and design (specifically for bicycle, pedestrian, Safe Routes to School, and/or transit integration)
• Excellent task and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications
Additional desired qualities include:
• Professional Engineering license (Texas preferred)
• Experience with bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and Safe Routes to School issues for all ages and abilities
• Demonstrated experience developing construction documents
• Experience reviewing construction plans and providing constructive feedback
• Knowledge of advanced multimodal roadway design and NACTO design guidance
• Experience reviewing submittals from private developments and large capital projects
• Working proficiency in Spanish
• Experience working on transit projects
** This position is a regular, full-time position that is temporarily a remote position, but will be located in the Baltimore office when it is safe. **
Are you passionate about giving people safe, comfortable, and accessible options for getting where they need to go? Are you fascinated about why the U.S. transportation system is the way it is today and internally motivated to think about how we could do better? Do you enjoy working on complex multimodal projects all day every day that require cross-disciplinary perspectives, creative problem-solving, and challenging trade-off decisions? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team as a Landscape/Urban Designer on Toole Design’s Baltimore team.
Why join Toole Design?
At Toole Design, we’re working to create vibrant, multimodal transportation solutions for people of all ages and abilities. Our staff of 200 planning and design professionals are passionate about making a difference in communities large and small. The pace is fast, our team is creative and dynamic, and you will collaborate across disciplines with colleagues on transformative projects across the country. In an industry that is constantly changing, you’ll be at the forefront of planning and designing real solutions.
As a Landscape/Urban Designer, you will develop relationships with clients, mentor others, and lead exciting and challenging projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and nationwide. Our projects are at all different scales, from national pedestrian and bicycle planning and design guidance for the Federal Highway Administration to State DOT and City Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans. We work on multimodal corridor studies, Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, trails and greenways, complete streets, and Urban Street Design Guidelines and we push ourselves and our clients to proactively think about equity every step of the way.
As a Landscape/Urban Designer, you’ll be an integral part of our planning and design projects focused on creating inclusive communities and making the travel experience better for all users. As a part of our landscape architecture practice, you’ll be an integral part of team and at the table with our clients, community members, planners, and engineers on projects from start to finish; working on stakeholder outreach and design workshops, master planning, concept plans, demonstration projects, 3D modeling, illustrative graphics, and construction documents. You will help clients and the public visualize projects as well as designing things that get built.
Toole Design is committed to building a diverse and welcoming team. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We are an equal opportunity, woman-owned business. We’re proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. No matter what your background is, we encourage you to apply for this position.
You’ll be great here if:
• You are passionate about the design and how it informs the built environment.
• You can examine large amounts of information and data and identify, distill, and “tell the story” about the vision moving forward in a compelling way.
• You enjoy producing high-quality construction documents and seeing your projects get built
• You excel at working on a broad range of project types from beginning to end resulting in best in the industry deliverables, with attention to project budgets, and happy clients.
• You’re motivated to thrill clients and solve new challenges
• You are skilled at getting the message across, whether written, verbal, or graphically
• You can build relationships, bring enthusiasm to exciting projects, and are detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
We’ll offer you:
• The opportunity to work full time on projects that seek to create more connected, equitable transportation systems that serve all people.
• Opportunities to learn our leading-edge methods for assessing, planning, and developing transportation policies, programs and networks for communities across the Mid-Atlantic, and the rest of the country.
• Opportunities to collaborate with other landscape architects/urban designers, along with planners and traffic and civil engineers.
• Competitive salary and industry-best benefits.
• A workplace that practices what it preaches, with engaged colleagues and financial incentives to bike, walk, and use transit on your commute.
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development through internal trainings, mentorship and professional associations.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered as a potential candidate for this position, please click “Apply for this Job” below or visit our careers page http://www.tooledesign.com/careers and select the corresponding position. You will need a resume, cover letter, and 150 word statement on your commitment to equity and diversity. Toole Design Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply. No phone calls, please. For more information about Toole Design Group, visit our website (www.tooledesign.com), follow us on Twitter (@tooledesign), or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TooleDesignGroup).
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and partners through any medium or situation. Strong writing skills are a must.
• At least 3 years of active transportation, planning, urban design, or other related experience (consulting experience is preferred).
• At least 2 years of hands-on design experience
• A willingness to develop new techniques, lead projects in new practice areas, or oversee the use of new tools.
• A passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional landscape architecture by designing projects with an emphasis in active transportation
• The ability to present to employees, clients, agency staff, and professional organizations.
• Working knowledge of Microstation and Adobe Creative Suite are desirable.
• A professional license in Landscape Architecture or the ability to get licensed within 2 years is a plus, but is not required