Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

Fehr & Peers•Petaluma, CA

2d•$97,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is seeking a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2–4 years of relevant experience to work on a wide range of transportation planning and engineering projects. The role builds on an established technical foundation and offers increasing ownership, including opportunities to shape project approaches, lead efforts, support clients, and mentor others. Employees are supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship, initiative, and professional growth. Project work may include transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, access, circulation and parking studies, multimodal operations assessments, complete streets planning and design, transit forecasting and operations, travel behavior forecasting, vehicle miles traveled assessments, systemic safety studies, corridor and interchange studies, climate action plans, freight planning, transportation demand management strategies, and design from conceptual stages through final design. The position offers opportunities to strengthen project management, client communication, mentoring and delegation skills; develop a technical area of expertise; and explore tools and ideas through the company’s 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 at least one of the following areas: transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design from 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

Familiarity with relevant software, including Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD or MicroStation), traffic operations software (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, or Sidra), modeling software (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, or Emme), and/or Python or R.
EIT certification for engineering candidates; progress toward professional licensure is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Lead tasks and manage projects, 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 proposals and business development initiatives.
Balance multiple assignments and manage workload effectively.
Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed.
Learn and adopt tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results.