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Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

Principal Civil Engineer

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Boston, MA, United States


Toole Design Group in Boston, MA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Principal Civil Engineer. Do you have a strong background in civil engineering with final roadway/corridor design experience? Do you desire to be a part of a collaborative design process for sustainable multimodal transportation projects? Are you passionate about creating quality construction documents and safe streets for all, making communities more livable? If so, please consider joining our Boston team.

This engineering position focuses on final design construction plan development and corridor modeling, earning a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA).

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation in North America. Our talented team is committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race, or gender.

A Day in the Life of a Principal Engineer

As a Principal Engineer, you will lead and mentor an interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure. You will manage projects and guide your team through design development, design review, bid package development, permitting, and answer questions during construction.

Qualifications of a Principal Engineer:

  • A Professional Engineering license in MA
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering
  • At least 15 years of engineering experience developing construction documents and/or public agency construction administration
  • At least 5 years serving in a project and/or design management role
  • A broad knowledge base in civil engineering, with specific experience in roadway design, drainage design, geometric design, 3D modeling, and design of accessible public spaces
  • A proven track record of delivering multiple large/complex projects on time and on budget
  • Experience in preparing transportation and local agency permit documents
  • General experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Interest in multimodal and active transportation design
  • Experience in managing staff
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation and design software (Civil 3D, GEOPAK or InRoads)
  • Experience managing engineering projects in the Northeast
  • Experience in preparing proposals and scope/fees
  • Interest in business development

It would be a plus if you had some of the following:

  • Professional Engineering license(s) in other Northeast states or the ability to obtain
  • Exposure to construction management
  • Experience analyzing and designing stormwater infrastructure
  • Experience using stormwater design software
  • Traffic engineering and signal design experience
  • Specific knowledge of advanced multimodal roadway design
  • Understanding of MUTCD standards
  • Experience working on transit projects
  • Experience in Complete Streets, bikeway, and crossing design

Work Schedule for a Principal Engineer

This full-time position typically works a hybrid schedule of 40 hours a week, with at least two to three days a week in the office.

Ready to Join our Boston Team?

If you feel that you would be right for this Principal Engineer position, please visit our website to apply: www.tooledesign.com/careers/

At Toole Design, diversity is a necessity. We encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer.

Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting 301-927-1900 or emailing HR@tooledesign.com.

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