Transportation Engineer or Planner (5+ Years)
About The Position
Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to lead meaningful, multimodal transportation projects that shape how people move through their communities. The role involves defining and delivering projects by applying technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to complex transportation challenges. The successful candidate will build strong client relationships, contribute to project strategy, and support the growth of colleagues. The position offers opportunities to take ownership, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the firm’s work across a range of transportation planning and engineering projects. It calls for initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, openness to new tools and technologies, and accountability for results. The role includes travel to support projects and collaboration across offices.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
- Experience in one or more of the following: traffic operations analysis, traffic engineering and streetscape design, transportation planning, or travel demand forecasting.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field such as geography, math, statistics, or economics.
- Strong technical writing and public speaking skills.
- Experience with project management and contributing to business development efforts.
- Willingness to travel to support projects and collaboration across offices.
- Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional license.
- GIS experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and solve complex transportation planning and engineering challenges across all travel modes.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly through writing, presentations, and discussions with clients and stakeholders.
- Use analytical tools and software to develop practical, well-supported recommendations.
- Work on projects such as traffic and transit simulation, corridor and campus plans, multimodal studies, transportation impact analyses, bicycle and pedestrian studies, and regional transportation plans.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Mentor and support the development of junior staff.
- Learn and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
