Transportation Consultant (8-12 years)

Fehr & Peers • Tacoma, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced transportation planning or engineering consultant to help grow its presence in the South Sound and Tacoma while delivering high-quality work for clients. The role is suited to someone who balances project delivery with business development, has established relationships in the South Puget Sound and/or Central Washington transportation markets, and is motivated to expand the practice and mentor colleagues. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with at least three days per week in the Tacoma office.

The consultant leads transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through delivery, serves as a primary client and project-team contact, develops regional client relationships, and pursues new business. The role also involves collaborating with office and regional leadership, advising clients on practical and innovative transportation solutions, mentoring staff, and contributing to the Tacoma office's long-term success. Fehr & Peers encourages learning and responsible adoption of new tools and technologies while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability.

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 and repeat work.
• Established relationships and experience working with Washington State and local agencies, institutional clients, developers, and private-sector organizations.
• Strong knowledge of the South Puget Sound and/or Central Washington transportation market.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and passion for mentoring and developing staff.
• Professional registration (PE or AICP, as appropriate), or ability to obtain it if applicable.
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

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 projects such as corridor studies, transportation impact analyses, multimodal plans, active transportation projects, campus and institutional planning, environmental review, traffic operations analyses, and transportation system planning.
• Build and strengthen relationships with public agencies, private-sector clients, developers, institutions, and other regional partners.
• Identify and pursue 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.
• Understand client goals and provide practical, innovative transportation solutions as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and develop staff while fostering collaborative, high-performing project teams.
• Contribute to the long-term success of the Tacoma office through leadership, collaboration, and practice growth.
• Learn and responsibly adopt tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching and profit sharing.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Mentoring and career development programs.
• Research and Development group participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed