Transportation Design Engineer (4-7 Years)

Fehr & Peers•Portland, OR

21h

About The Position

As a Transportation Design Engineer at Fehr & Peers, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of transportation system solutions for communities. The role includes developing conceptual designs and construction documents, conducting field work, collaborating with complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging with clients and communities, and participating in on-the-job training. You will develop innovative design solutions aligned with client objectives and current best practices from NACTO and similar organizations. You will also manage projects, oversee tasks, and assign technical staff as needed to deliver work to clients. Fehr & Peers works with public, private, and institutional clients. Work for public-sector clients may include PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, and environmental documents. Private-sector clients include civil engineers, urban designers, developers, and technology firms. The company describes its work as helping communities expand accessibility and improve mobility, and offers career support, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Requirements

4–7 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.
Currently hold or plan to hold a professional engineer’s (PE) license.
Experience applying MUTCD and AASHTO design standards on a variety of projects.
Familiarity with ODOT and local agency design and operations standards, and experience applying them on Oregon projects.
Experience preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans.
Experience with safety countermeasure selection and design.
Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering.
Experience leading proposals and nurturing 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.
Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities.
Quick-build project design and implementation experience.
Active transportation planning and design experience.
Road safety planning and design experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage tasks for engineering and planning studies.
Perform field work, including site reviews before design and support during construction.
Prepare accurate, feasible, and visually engaging conceptual designs.
Prepare 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 communicate with members of the public through community engagement.
Market and bring in new projects by nurturing client relationships, preparing proposals, and presenting in interviews.
Mentor and train colleagues, while receiving mentorship from senior staff.
Learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results.