Transportation Consultant (8-12 years)

Fehr & Peers•Dallas, TX

2d•$115,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced transportation planning or engineering consultant with approximately 8-12 years of experience to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing project delivery with business development, has established relationships within the DFW and broader north Texas transportation market, and is motivated to help expand the practice while mentoring others. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of at least three days per week in their downtown Dallas office.

Requirements

Approximately 8–12 years of transportation planning or engineering consulting experience.
Demonstrated success leading complex transportation projects from proposal through delivery.
Experience developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth through business development, identification of project leads, and receiving repeat work.
Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing staff.
Professional registration (PE or AICP, as appropriate) or the ability to obtain it if applicable.
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Established relationships and experience working with TxDOT, regional and local agencies, institutional clients, developers, and private-sector organizations, with strong knowledge of the North Texas transportation market.

Responsibilities

Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through successful delivery, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and project teams.
Manage and deliver transportation planning and/or engineering projects in one or more of the following areas, depending on your background: corridor studies, transportation impact analyses, multimodal plans, active transportation projects, safety analysis, mobility impact fees, traffic operations analyses, transportation system planning, travel demand forecasting, conceptual design, and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects.
Manage direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement.
Build and strengthen relationships with public agencies, private-sector clients, developers, institutions, and other partners throughout the region.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to client strategy, proposals, interviews, and long-term relationship development.
Collaborate with office and regional leadership to grow Fehr & Peers' presence and reputation in the local market.
Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding clients' goals and delivering practical, innovative transportation solutions.
Mentor and develop staff while fostering collaborative, high-performing project teams.
Contribute to the long-term success of the practice through leadership, collaboration, and practice growth.
Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results.