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Full-time
Description
At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for a Project Planner to join our California team in Fresno, CA, someone who’s excited to create welcoming places and transportation networks that benefit all users.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- We’re not just another firm, we’re a purpose-driven team of planners, engineers, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone.
- At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise.
- We offer:
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
- A flexible schedule and fully remote, with the expectation to travel to either our Oakland or Los Angeles office one day per month
- 8 paid holidays; and at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks
- Benefits and Supports Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
What You’ll Do
- As a Project Planner at Toole Design, you’ll be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working on projects that make travel safer, more accessible, and more equitable for everyone.
- From urban streetscapes to rural trail systems, you’ll lead analyses, manage projects/tasks, and engage directly with clients and communities to create plans that move from vision to implementation.
- You’ll do fieldwork and face-to-face community outreach, travelling occasionally around the region.
- Our work spans all scales—local to national—and covers everything from multimodal corridor studies and Safe Routes to School, active transportation plans, micromobility planning, and Complete Streets.
- We never take on a project that doesn’t align with our values, and we empower ourselves and our clients to center equity, climate, safety, and health in everything we do.
- We are targeting a salary range of $92,000 to $105,000 for this position.
- Join us. Make an impact.
- We’re proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.
- If you’re ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team—apply today.
- Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, press 5.
- At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities.
- We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply.
- We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve.
- Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).
- For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
Requirements
- Relevant background: 5+ years experience in planning, engineering, design, public health, or related fields—including advocacy, outreach, program management, or policy work.
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field. Additional years may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Fluent in Spanish: Communications with Spanish-speaking community members to gather input, answer questions, and support inclusive public engagement
- Transportation & engagement skills: Passion for active transportation and travel options for all ages and abilities.
- Experience with multimodal transportation planning, virtual and/or in-person public engagement, and fieldwork
- Project & communication skills: Able to manage projects/tasks, collaborate on teams, and clearly communicate technical ideas in writing
- Technical tools: Skilled in Excel and comfortable with descriptive statistics
- Bonus: Local knowledge and professional network
- Bonus: Experienced with visual communication (e.g., maps, graphics, or design tools like Adobe or ArcGIS)
- Bonus: Marketing and business development experience or interest