Transportation Engineer II/III

Toole Design Group in Northwest Arkansas is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Engineer II/III with a focus on active transportation. Do you have a background in transportation engineering design? Are you passionate about sustainability and the opportunity to work on innovative, people centered, multimodal projects that make communities more livable and equitable? Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees? If so, please consider joining our team in Bentonville.

This engineering position with a focus on multimodal roadway design and active transportation earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded throughout the United States and Canada. Our talented team of planners, landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race or gender. 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, and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

A Day in the Life of an Engineer II/III

You are at the forefront of the brainstorming of creative solutions for challenging projects alongside an interdisciplinary team. You will have access to state-of-the-art tools and resources. You use programs such as AutoCAD or MicroStation to fulfill production work on your projects. You will work with other staff and clients, to develop feasibility studies, concept plans, and construction documents; and work with your team to ensure that our projects are consistently of the highest quality. Your job can sometimes be challenging, but you get to work with a close-knit team and a broader network of colleagues recognized as national multimodal experts.

As a member of a growing team, you will have the opportunity to lead tasks and mentor others as you grow your project management skills.

Qualifications of an Engineer II/III

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification required with the intent to obtain a Professional Engineering license within 18 months; preference given to individuals with a PE
• 3+ years of experience in civil or transportation engineering
• A broad knowledge base in aspects of street design, including AASHTO and MUTCD standards, with an understanding of what goes into the development of concept drawings, exhibits, civil details, and a PS&E project submittal
• Experience leading tasks, including coordinating topographic survey, utility, right-of-way, street lighting, traffic signals, and landscape and hardscape layouts
• Interest in multimodal transportation issues, studies, and design, specifically for bicycle, pedestrian, Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and/or transit integration
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Civil 3D, OpenRoads, Inroads, and/or Geopak
• Excellent task and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across disciplines
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications

As a plus, please highlight if you have any of the following:

• Experience preparing transportation and local agency permit documents
• Experience with construction management of public agency infrastructure
• Experience with stormwater design and/or using software such as HydroCAD or HydroFlow
• Familiarity working with Northwest Arkansas public transportation agencies and standards

You'll be great here if:

• You have strong leadership skills and enjoy participating in multi-disciplinary teams
• You are motivated to tackle new projects and develop creative solutions
• 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 get built