Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

Fehr & Peers•Riverside, CA

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is seeking a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2–4 years of relevant experience who is ready to build on a strong technical foundation and take greater ownership of work. The role involves transportation planning and engineering projects, developing technical expertise and project-management skills, supporting clients, and contributing to team success. The company describes a collaborative culture focused on mentorship, initiative, and growth toward project management. Project work may include transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, access and parking studies, multimodal operations assessments, complete streets, transit and travel behavior forecasting, vehicle-miles-traveled assessments, safety and corridor studies, climate action plans, freight planning, transportation demand management, and design from conceptual through final stages. The position offers increasing ownership of work, opportunities to lead smaller efforts, communicate technical concepts to clients and the public, mentor junior staff, develop technical expertise, and explore tools and ideas through the internal Research and Development program. Compensation is $80,000–$97,000 per year, with placement based on education, experience, and qualifications.

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, complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling.
Familiarity with relevant software; experience with all listed software is not required. General tools include Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS), and CAD (AutoCAD or MicroStation); traffic operations tools include HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, and Sidra; modeling tools include Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, and Emme; programming includes Python and/or R.
Ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A 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 is preferred for engineering candidates; 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 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 for results.