Experienced Transportation Design Engineer

Fehr & Peers • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Engineer to lead the evaluation, selection, and design of transportation system solutions for diverse communities. The role involves developing conceptual designs and construction documents, conducting field work, collaborating with engineering and planning teams, engaging with clients and communities, and providing and receiving on-the-job training. The engineer will develop innovative design solutions aligned with client objectives and current best practices, including guidance from NACTO and similar organizations. The position also includes project management, task oversight, and assigning technical staff as needed.

Fehr & Peers works with public, private, and institutional clients on projects including ITS and transportation technology, PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, and environmental documents. The team focuses on expanding accessibility and improving mobility while supporting employees’ career growth, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• 3–8 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, mathematics, statistics, or economics.
• Currently hold or plan to hold a professional engineer’s (PE) license.
• Experience applying Caltrans, MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards across a variety of projects.
• Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans.
• Experience with safety countermeasure selection and design.
• Familiarity with mobility issues and their effects on 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 projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signals, signing and striping, and lighting.
• Manage direct client interactions and communicate with the public through community engagement.
• Develop new project opportunities by nurturing client relationships and preparing proposals and interviews.
• Mentor and train colleagues, while receiving mentorship from senior staff.
• Learn and responsibly adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability.

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.
• Opportunity to participate in the Research and Development group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level