Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

Fehr & Peers • San Francisco, CA

14h

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is hiring a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2–4 years of experience. The role builds on a strong technical foundation and offers increasing ownership of work, project leadership, client support, and opportunities to mentor others. The employee will work on a broad range of transportation planning and engineering projects while developing technical expertise and project management skills in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.

Project experience may include transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, access and parking studies, multimodal operations assessments, complete streets planning and design, transit forecasting and operations, travel behavior forecasting, vehicle miles of travel assessments, safety studies, corridor and interchange studies, climate action plans, freight planning, transportation demand management, and design from conceptual through final stages.

The role includes leading tasks and managing projects, applying analytical techniques, contributing to project approaches and decisions, preparing technical materials, engaging with clients, mentoring junior staff, supporting proposals and business development, and conducting site visits and field data collection as needed. The position also encourages responsible exploration of new tools and technologies while maintaining professional judgment and accountability.

The position supports professional growth through increasing responsibility, project management experience, client communication, mentoring and delegation, development of technical expertise, and participation in the internal Research and Development program.

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 transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Familiarity with relevant software, including Microsoft Excel; GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS; CAD tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation; traffic operations software such as HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, or Sidra; modeling tools such as Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, or Emme; and Python and/or R.

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 while managing personal workload effectively.
• Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed.
• Learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working while maintaining 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 an area of technical expertise while continuing to expand overall skills.
• 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.
• 8 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