Experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area)

Fehr & Peers • Oakland, CA

5d • $110,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is looking for an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to help lead meaningful, multimodal transportation projects that shape how people move through their communities. In this role, you won’t just deliver projects—you’ll help define them. You’ll bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to complex transportation challenges, while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of those around you. You’ll join a team that values initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and mentorship. We trust our experienced staff to take ownership, contribute to strategy, and help move both projects and people forward.

Requirements

• 4-10 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering, including experience in one or more of the following:
• Traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM)
• Traffic engineering and streetscape design
• Transportation planning (e.g., bicycle/ transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy)
• Travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
• Strong technical writing and public speaking skills
• Experience with project management and contributing to business development efforts

Nice To Haves

• Professional license (highly desirable)
• Willingness to travel to support projects and collaboration across offices
• GIS experience (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Lead and solve complex transportation planning and engineering challenges across all travel modes
• Communicate technical concepts clearly through strong writing, presentations, and discussions with clients and stakeholders
• Apply a range of analytical tools and software to develop practical, well-supported recommendations
• Work across diverse project types, including traffic and transit simulation, corridor and campus plans, multimodal studies, and transportation impact analyses
• Work on a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more
• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff

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.
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Mentoring and Career Development programs.
• Research and Development group participation, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees