Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner

Fehr & Peers•Orange County, CA

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer or Planner. The role provides a foundation for professional growth by applying standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of experienced staff. Employees learn through mentoring and exposure to a wide range of transportation planning, engineering, and design projects, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility over time. Projects may involve transportation planning and analysis; traffic operations, forecasting, and safety; and transportation design. The position values curiosity, initiative, collaboration, sound professional judgment, and openness to learning new tools and approaches. During the first year, the employee will participate in on-the-job training and mentoring, contribute to multiple projects, build proficiency with technical software, prepare deliverables, participate in client meetings, and gradually assume more responsibility for coordinating and managing smaller projects or project tasks. The employee may also develop deeper experience in areas aligned with project opportunities, interests, and skills.

Requirements

Completed bachelor's degree or in-progress master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field such as geography, math, statistics, or economics.
Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects.
Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to work.
Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive communication and work habits.
Genuine curiosity about transportation and familiarity with day-to-day travel challenges within one's community.
Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks within defined timelines.
Technical writing and public speaking experience through school and/or work.
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

An EIT is preferred for engineering candidates.
Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, travel demand modeling, or related areas.
Experience or exposure to Microsoft Excel; GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS; CAD tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation; traffic operations tools such as HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, or Sidra; travel demand modeling tools such as Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, or Emme; and programming languages such as Python or R.
Previous experience in a professional or team environment related to transportation or another relevant field; experience may come from internships, employment, coursework, research, student organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct transportation analysis and prepare reports, memos, and other technical deliverables.
Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materials.
Support project coordination and management activities.
Engage with professional organizations and industry activities.
Conduct site visits and collect field data.
Explore opportunities to contribute to Fehr & Peers' internal Research and Development program.
Learn and adopt tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability.
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring and contribute to multiple projects.
Build proficiency with technical software and prepare memos, reports, and presentations.
Participate in client meetings and take on increasing responsibility for coordinating and managing small projects or project tasks.