Principal Civil Engineer

Toole Design Group in Boston, MA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Principal Civil Engineer .

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

Do you have a strong background in civil engineering with final roadway/corridor design experience? Do you desire to be part of a collaborative design process for sustainable multimodal transportation projects, and believe an auto-centric approach is outdated? Are you passionate about creating quality construction documents and safe streets for all, which 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 Boston team.

This engineering position focuses on final design construction plan development and corridor modeling, with a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). We encourage transportation options by providing financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is a leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation in North America. Since 2003, we have grown across the United States. Our team of planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and engineers is committed to delivering quality work for all people, regardless of age, ability, race or gender. As an Engineering News-Record top 500 design firm, we have 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 who foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

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 in contexts ranging from roadway reconstructions and urban streetscapes to signature trail projects in suburban and rural areas. You will use programs like AutoCAD to fulfill production work and supervise others as needed. You will manage projects through design development, design review, bid package development, permitting, and construction support, ensuring high-quality results.

You will assist Engineering Group Managers and/or the Engineering Director in the Northeast by independently managing and leading company projects, collaborating with clients and colleagues from various disciplines, delivering projects to construction. You will participate in business development, project pursuits, and contribute to the firm’s quality initiatives.

Qualifications of a Principal Engineer:

• A Professional Engineering license with ability to obtain in MA and/or RI
  
• A bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, or relevant field
  
• At least 13 years of relevant engineering experience
  
• Experience serving as a project manager or design lead 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
  
• Experience developing construction documents
  
• Interest in multimodal and active transportation design
  
• Experience in managing staff
  
• Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (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
  

Any of the following would be considered a plus, though not a requirement:

• Exposure to construction management
  
• Experience analyzing and designing stormwater infrastructure
  
• Experience using stormwater design software such as HydroCAD or HydroFlow
  
• Experience with right of way and/or easement acquisition process
  
• Traffic engineering and signal design experience
  
• Specific knowledge of advanced multimodal roadway design and NACTO guidance
  
• Understanding of MUTCD standards at the state and federal level
  
• Experience working on transit projects
  
• Experience with bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and Safe Routes to School issues for all ages and abilities
  
• Experience in Complete Streets, bikeway, and crossing design
  
• Experience in preparing transportation and local agency permit documents
  

You'll be great here if:

• You enjoy generating and evaluating engineering solutions that can be constructed and maintained
  
• You have strong leadership skills and enjoy mentoring junior staff
  
• 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 built
  
• You have strong communication skills, whether written, verbal, or graphical
  
• You can build relationships, bring enthusiasm to exciting projects, and are detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  
• You have experience in Civil - Roadway - Highway design and are interested in moving into Complete Streets 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. We provide the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2-3 days per week. The Boston office of Toole Design is located in downtown Boston, accessible by foot, bicycle, and transit.

Ready to Join our Boston Team? We have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Principal Engineer position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.

Toole Design Group is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting 301-927-1900 and asking for Human Resources or emailing [email protected].

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

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Civil Engineering

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