A Day in the Life of a Senior Engineer If you are on the civil design track, you'll lead and mentor an interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure in a wide range of ...
A Day in the Life of a Senior Engineer If you are on the civil design track, you'll lead and mentor an interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure in a wide range of ...
Traffic Engineer/Senior Engineer (Minneapolis)
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
The Traffic Engineer/Senior Engineer will help design and implement effective transit advantages and transitway projects, leading to improved rider experiences and increased transit speed and ...
Traffic Engineer/Senior Engineer (Minneapolis)
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
The Traffic Engineer/Senior Engineer will help design and implement effective transit advantages and transitway projects, leading to improved rider experiences and increased transit speed and ...
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$98K - $176K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who brings curiosity, craftsmanship, and technical depth to help evolve our IAM capabilities and influence the next generation of identity platforms. This ...
Sr Engineer - US
Brooklyn Park, MN ยท On-site
$98K - $176K/yr
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$106K - $146K/yr
A Senior Engineer shall be capable of independently managing projects and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans and specifications while working with and ...
Sr. Engineer - Water Resources
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$106K - $146K/yr
A Senior Engineer shall be capable of independently managing projects and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans and specifications while working with and ...
Senior Engineer
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$157K/yr
Encourage junior engineers to invest in learning as a part of their job; Collaborate within the Team * Participate in team's collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve problems ...
Senior Engineer
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site +1
$157K/yr
Encourage junior engineers to invest in learning as a part of their job; Collaborate within the Team * Participate in team's collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve problems ...
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$125K - $175K/yr
A Senior Engineer shall be capable of independently managing projects and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans and specifications while working with and ...
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Sr. Engineer - Water Resources
Hopkins, MN ยท On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
A Senior Engineer shall be capable of independently managing projects and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans and specifications while working with and ...
Senior Engineer
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$157K/yr
Encourage junior engineers to invest in learning as a part of their job; Collaborate within the Team * Participate in team's collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve problems ...
Senior Engineer
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$157K/yr
Encourage junior engineers to invest in learning as a part of their job; Collaborate within the Team * Participate in team's collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve problems ...
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$105.23 - $146.72/hr
Senior Engineer** and play a key role in advancing power integration for our transport refrigeration units. In this position, you will provide application and system engineering support, working ...
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Senior Engineer, Engines
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$105.23 - $146.72/hr
Senior Engineer** and play a key role in advancing power integration for our transport refrigeration units. In this position, you will provide application and system engineering support, working ...
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Toole Design Group in Minneapolis, MN is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Senior Engineer. Do you have a strong background in civil engineering with roadway/corridor design or ...
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Toole Design Group in Minneapolis, MN is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Senior Engineer. Do you have a strong background in civil engineering with roadway/corridor design or ...
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Saint Paul, MN ยท On-site
$95K - $155K/yr
A senior or principal engineer in the Interceptor Engineering group is responsible for managing capital improvement projects. Either a senior or principal engineer is responsible for preparing ...
Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer
Saint Paul, MN ยท On-site
$95K - $155K/yr
A senior or principal engineer in the Interceptor Engineering group is responsible for managing capital improvement projects. Either a senior or principal engineer is responsible for preparing ...
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$95K - $155K/yr
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Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer
Saint Paul, MN ยท Hybrid
$95K - $155K/yr
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Transmission Planning Staff or Senior Engineer
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Transmission Planning Senior Engineer; Staff Engineer will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The ...
Transmission Planning Staff or Senior Engineer
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Transmission Planning Senior Engineer; Staff Engineer will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The ...
Transmission Planning Staff or Senior Engineer
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Transmission Planning Senior Engineer; Staff Engineer will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The ...
Transmission Planning Staff or Senior Engineer
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Transmission Planning Senior Engineer; Staff Engineer will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The ...
Transmission Planning Staff or Senior Engineer
$109K - $149K/yr
The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Transmission Planning Senior Engineer; Staff Engineer will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The ...
Transmission Planning Staff or Senior Engineer
$109K - $149K/yr
The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Transmission Planning Senior Engineer; Staff Engineer will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The ...
Sr Engineer - US
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site +1
$98K - $176K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who brings curiosity, craftsmanship, and technical depth to help evolve our IAM capabilities and influence the next generation of identity platforms. This ...
Sr Engineer - US
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$98K - $176K/yr
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Plant Senior Engineer
Virginia, MN ยท On-site
$76 - $170/hr
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Plant Senior Engineer
Virginia, MN ยท On-site
$76 - $170/hr
GLAD Manufacturing Company is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Engineer at the Amherst, Virginia plant. The qualified individual will be a hands-on plant engineer focusing on the ...
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Senior Engineer - Transportation
Eden Prairie, MN ยท On-site
$113K - $127K/yr
Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Having been in ...
Senior Engineer - Transportation
Eden Prairie, MN ยท On-site
$113K - $127K/yr
Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Having been in ...
Senior Engineer - Transportation
$113K - $127K/yr
Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Having been in ...
Senior Engineer - Transportation
$113K - $127K/yr
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Senior Engineer, Engines
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
Join Thermo King as a Senior Engineer and play a key role in advancing power integration for our transport refrigeration units. In this position, you will provide application and system engineering ...
Senior Engineer, Engines
Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
Join Thermo King as a Senior Engineer and play a key role in advancing power integration for our transport refrigeration units. In this position, you will provide application and system engineering ...
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| Work Environment | Design, development, project management; leadership roles | Design, analysis, testing, manufacturing |
| Industry Usage | Used across engineering sectors for experienced professionals | Entry to mid-level engineering roles in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace |
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Description
Toole Design Group in Minneapolis, MN is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Senior Engineer. Do you have a strong background in civil engineering with roadway/corridor design or traffic engineering? Are you passionate about creating quality construction documents? Do you believe an auto-centric approach is outdated? Are you looking for the opportunity to work on challenging multimodal projects that 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 Minneapolis team.
This engineering position with a focus on roadway design and active transportation design, earns 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). All staff receive 8 holidays and earn at least 16 days of PTO over the course of the year. 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. 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. 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.
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 a Senior Engineer
If you are on the civil design track, you'll lead and mentor an interdisciplinary team to deliver multimodal transportation infrastructure in a wide range of contexts from roadway reconstructions and streetscapes in highly urban settings to signature trail projects in suburban and rural areas that highlight and enhance the natural environment. You use programs such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation in order to fulfill production work on your projects. You will manage projects; guide your team and clients through concept development, design review, bid package development, permitting, and construction management. You will help develop construction documents; and work with your team to ensure that our projects are consistently of the highest quality.
If you're on the transportation design track, you'll help lead the team in creation of signing and pavement marking plans, maintenance of traffic, and traffic signal plans for roadway projects and streetscapes in urban settings. You will use programs such as Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, MicroStation, and AutoCAD to fulfill production work on your projects. You'll use state of the art tools and practices to help create sustainable multimodal transportation networks. You'll also have the opportunity to work on a wide spectrum of projects that inform your design work, including road diet analyses, multimodal traffic studies for new development, roundabout studies, trail/roadway intersection studies and designs, and parking studies and design guidance.
Work Schedule for a Senior Engineer
This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to 2 days per week.Toole Design's Minneapolis office is conveniently located downtown at 212 3rd Avenue N, near to the Mississippi River and Cedar Lake bike trail systems and walking distance from Metro Blue, Green, Orange, and C line Stations. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit.
Ready to Join our Minneapolis 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 Senior Engineer position, please fill out our application by clicking on 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 and asking for Human Resources or emailing HR@tooledesign.com.
For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Facebook .
Requirements
Qualifications of a Senior Engineer:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering
- Professional Engineering license (PE/PTOE) in Minnesota (or ability to obtain)
- 10+ years of experience
- 3+ years of experience in project or design management
- A broad knowledge base in civil engineering
- Understanding of basic geometric design principles of transportation facilities and industry transportation facility design standards
- Proficiency in one or more of the following: MicroStation (including OpenRoads), AutoCAD (including Civil 3D)
- Experience coordinating utility, right-of-way, street lighting, traffic signals, and landscape and hardscape layout
- Experience developing construction documents and cost estimates
You'll be great here if:
- You have strong leadership skills and enjoy participating in multi-disciplinary teams
- 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
- 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 strong relationships working with other consultant teams as a prime or sub consultant
About Toole Design Group
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Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Silver Spring, MD, US
Year founded
2003