Toole Design Group
Toole Design Group – Principal Civil Engineer (Boston)
Toole Design Group in Boston, MA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full‑time Principal Civil Engineer. If you have a strong background in civil engineering with final roadway design experience and want to be part of a collaborative design process for safe streets and sustainable multimodal transportation projects, consider joining our Boston team.
The engineering position focuses on final design, construction plan development and corridor modeling, and earns a competitive salary with a possible annual bonus and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). All staff receive eight holidays and at least 16 days of paid time off over the course of the year. We also provide financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.
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 various contexts, from roadway reconstructions and streetscapes in highly urban settings to signature trail projects in suburban and rural areas that enhance the natural environment. You will use AutoCAD to fulfill production work as needed and supervise others. You will manage projects and guide your team through design development, design review, bid package development, permitting, and construction support. You will work with your team to ensure the projects meet the highest quality standards, and you will play a key role in implementing the firm’s quality initiatives, supporting business development and project pursuits.
We are targeting a salary range of $175,000–$200,000 for this position.
Qualifications of a Principal Civil Engineer
A Professional Engineering license in MA (other Northeast states a plus)
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or a relevant field
At least 15 years of relevant engineering experience
It would be a plus if you had some of the following:
At least 5 years serving in a project manager or design lead role, preferably for MA or other Northeast-based clients, with a proven track record of delivering multiple large/complex projects on time and on budget
A broad knowledge base in civil engineering, with specific experience in roadway design, drainage design, geometric design, 3‑D modeling and design of accessible public spaces
Proficiency in computer‑automated design (AutoCAD or MicroStation) and design software (Civil 3D, GEOPAK or InRoads)
Experience analyzing and designing stormwater infrastructure, including the use of stormwater design software such as HydroCAD or HydroFlow
Experience developing construction documents and providing construction management services
Experience preparing transportation and local agency permit documents
General experience leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating utility and right‑of‑way impacts, street lighting, traffic signal, and landscape/hardscape layout
Interest in multimodal and active transportation design
You’ll be great here if:
You have experience in civil‑roadway‑highway design and are interested in moving into complete streets design
You are passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that make communities more livable
You have strong leadership skills and enjoy mentoring junior staff
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 also provide employees the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to two days per week. Applicants should be willing to travel within New England to support public engagement activities.
About Toole Design Toole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation in North America. 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, urban designers, 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.
Ready to Join our Boston 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 Principal Engineer position, please fill out our application by clicking the link on this page.
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 don’t think your current skill set checks every box below, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.
We’re 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 301‑927‑1900, press 5 for Human Resources or emailing HR@tooledesign.com.
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The engineering position focuses on final design, construction plan development and corridor modeling, and earns a competitive salary with a possible annual bonus and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). All staff receive eight holidays and at least 16 days of paid time off over the course of the year. We also provide financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.
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 various contexts, from roadway reconstructions and streetscapes in highly urban settings to signature trail projects in suburban and rural areas that enhance the natural environment. You will use AutoCAD to fulfill production work as needed and supervise others. You will manage projects and guide your team through design development, design review, bid package development, permitting, and construction support. You will work with your team to ensure the projects meet the highest quality standards, and you will play a key role in implementing the firm’s quality initiatives, supporting business development and project pursuits.
We are targeting a salary range of $175,000–$200,000 for this position.
Qualifications of a Principal Civil Engineer
A Professional Engineering license in MA (other Northeast states a plus)
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or a relevant field
At least 15 years of relevant engineering experience
It would be a plus if you had some of the following:
At least 5 years serving in a project manager or design lead role, preferably for MA or other Northeast-based clients, with a proven track record of delivering multiple large/complex projects on time and on budget
A broad knowledge base in civil engineering, with specific experience in roadway design, drainage design, geometric design, 3‑D modeling and design of accessible public spaces
Proficiency in computer‑automated design (AutoCAD or MicroStation) and design software (Civil 3D, GEOPAK or InRoads)
Experience analyzing and designing stormwater infrastructure, including the use of stormwater design software such as HydroCAD or HydroFlow
Experience developing construction documents and providing construction management services
Experience preparing transportation and local agency permit documents
General experience leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating utility and right‑of‑way impacts, street lighting, traffic signal, and landscape/hardscape layout
Interest in multimodal and active transportation design
You’ll be great here if:
You have experience in civil‑roadway‑highway design and are interested in moving into complete streets design
You are passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that make communities more livable
You have strong leadership skills and enjoy mentoring junior staff
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 also provide employees the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to two days per week. Applicants should be willing to travel within New England to support public engagement activities.
About Toole Design Toole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation in North America. 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, urban designers, 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.
Ready to Join our Boston 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 Principal Engineer position, please fill out our application by clicking the link on this page.
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 don’t think your current skill set checks every box below, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.
We’re 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 301‑927‑1900, press 5 for Human Resources or emailing HR@tooledesign.com.
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