Experienced Complete Streets Designer/Civil Engineer

Fehr & Peers•Los Angeles, CA

15d•$110,000 - $155,000

About The Position

As an Experienced Complete Streets Designer/Civil Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of transportation system solutions for a range of communities, emphasizing Safe Systems and Complete Streets. The role includes developing conceptual designs and construction documents, conducting field work, coordinating with complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging with clients and communities, collaborating with staff at all levels, and providing and receiving on-the-job training and mentorship. You will deliver innovative design solutions aligned with client objectives and current best practices from NACTO and similar organizations. You will also manage projects and design tasks, oversee work, and assign technical staff as needed. Projects may include PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents, bikeways, transit improvements, traffic signals, and lighting. The position serves public, private, and institutional clients and involves client development, proposal work, community engagement, and construction support.

Requirements

5–12 years of experience in transportation engineering.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major such as geography, math, statistics, or economics.
Hold a California professional engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering, or be able to obtain one through reciprocity within one year.
Demonstrated understanding of Complete Streets, including separated bikeways, protected intersections, and roundabout layout.
Experience applying Caltrans, MUTCD, NACTO, and AASHTO design standards or guidelines on a variety of projects.
Experience developing construction documents (final design and PS&E) for traffic engineering projects.
Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans.
Familiarity with safety countermeasure selection and design.
Familiarity with mobility issues and their effects on transportation engineering.
Familiarity with the Safe System approach to safety.
Experience leading proposals and building client relationships.
Interest and experience in mentoring and training staff.
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification.
Traffic Engineer (TE) certification.
ADA and PROWAG expertise.
Quick-build project design and implementation experience.
Active transportation planning and design experience.
Road safety planning and design experience.
Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including all-ages-and-abilities bikeways, bus speed and reliability improvements, traffic signals, and lighting.
Build client relationships, prepare proposals, present in interviews, and help bring in new projects.
Mentor and train colleagues and receive mentorship from senior staff.
Develop scopes of work and fees for multidisciplinary traffic engineering design projects.
Manage direct client interaction and communication with the public through community engagement.
Prepare accurate, feasible, and visually engaging conceptual designs.
Lead and manage design tasks for transportation engineering and planning studies.
Perform field work, including site reviews before design and support during construction.
Learn and adopt tools, technologies, and ways of working while applying professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability.