Transportation Design Engineer (4-7 years)

Fehr & Peers•Seattle, WA

21h•$105,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is hiring a Transportation Design Engineer to help grow its transportation engineering practice in Washington and lead the delivery of community-based transportation projects. The role is based in the Seattle or Tacoma office, with in-person work at least three days per week. The position is particularly focused on growing and mentoring design staff in Tacoma; the ideal candidate will be based there, and any successful candidate must work physically in the Tacoma office at least one day per week. The work combines technical leadership, project management, and client development, delivering practical, innovative design solutions aligned with client objectives and current best practices. The engineer will work with public, private, and institutional clients and community partners. Projects may include plans, specifications, and estimates; corridor studies; master plans; conceptual designs; and environmental documents and processes. The role also includes managing projects and tasks, mentoring technical staff, supporting business development, and contributing to the firm’s local presence. Some field work, including site reviews, design verification, and construction management support, is expected.

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in transportation and traffic engineering, including preparing and reviewing traffic signal, roadway illumination, ITS, and signing and striping plans, specifications, and estimates.
Experience selecting and designing transportation safety countermeasures and complete streets elements.
Strong project management skills and client-facing experience.
Bachelor’s degree in transportation, civil engineering, electrical engineering, urban planning, or a related field.
Washington State Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain Washington P.E. licensure within six months of hire.
Understanding of WSDOT and local agency operational standards and experience applying them on Washington projects.
Familiarity with transportation safety and mobility issues and their effects on transportation engineering.
Demonstrated success developing client relationships, leading proposals, and contributing to business development.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, teaming partners, stakeholders, and internal project teams; ability and interest in listening to and engaging communities with different backgrounds and experiences.
Interest and experience in mentoring and developing staff.
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience practicing engineering in Oregon or Alaska.
Additional professional credentials such as Road Safety Professional (RSP), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Existing relationships with Washington State, regional, or local agency clients.
Active transportation planning and design experience.
Road safety planning and design experience.
Quick-build project design and implementation experience.
Experience applying Washington State local agency design standards, the WSDOT Design Manual, MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards across transportation projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with public agency, institutional, and private-sector clients throughout Washington.
Manage projects and serve as a trusted client advisor, leading communications and ensuring successful delivery of traffic engineering design and planning studies.
Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signals, signing and striping, and lighting projects for Pacific Northwest public agencies.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and planners and contribute to a collaborative office culture.
Identify, pursue, and help secure business opportunities through networking, client engagement, proposal preparation and development, and participation in interviews.
Prepare and oversee technically sound, feasible, and visually compelling engineering conceptual designs.
Perform field work such as site reviews, design verification, and construction management support.
Engage community members, stakeholders, and agency staff through public outreach and engagement.
Learn and adopt useful tools, technologies, and ways of working while applying professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability.