Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

Fehr & Peers • Sacramento, CA

1d • $80,000 - $97,000

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is hiring a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2–4 years of relevant experience. The role builds on an established technical foundation and offers increasing ownership of work, project leadership, and opportunities to mentor others. The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of transportation planning and engineering projects while developing technical expertise, project management skills, client support capabilities, and the ability to contribute to team success. The position is supported by a collaborative culture focused on mentorship, initiative, and professional growth.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
• 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.
• Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design from conceptual through PS&E, complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling.
• Familiarity with relevant software; experience with every listed tool is not required. General tools: Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS), and CAD (AutoCAD or MicroStation). Traffic operations: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, or Sidra. Modeling: Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, or Emme. Programming: Python and/or R.
• Ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification for engineering candidates is preferred.
• Progress toward professional licensure is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance.
• Contribute to project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Prepare clear, well-organized technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development.
• Mentor entry-level staff and interns by delegating, reviewing work, and providing guidance.
• Assist with proposal efforts and business development initiatives.
• Balance multiple assignments and manage workload effectively.
• Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed.
• Learn and adopt useful tools, technologies, and ways of working while applying professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability.
• Build project management skills by leading smaller efforts and coordinating with team members.
• Communicate technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public.
• Develop mentoring and delegation skills and begin building a technical area of expertise.
• Explore new tools and ideas through the internal Research and Development program.

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.
• Participation in the Research and Development group.

What This Job Offers

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