Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

Fehr & Peers•Petaluma, CA

6d•$97,000 - $115,000

About The Position

At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in commonâa passion for transportation. We value that same curiosity, initiative, and commitment to improving communities in our employees. As a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2-4 years of experience, you are building on a strong technical foundation and beginning to take on greater ownership in your work. This role represents an important step in your careerâwhere you move from primarily executing tasks to helping shape project approaches, leading efforts, and mentoring others. Youâll work on a wide range of planning and engineering projects, developing both your technical expertise and your ability to manage projects, support clients, and contribute to the success of your team. Along the way, youâll be supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship, encourages initiative, and empowers you to grow into a strong project manager. Project Experience May Include: Transportation impact studies (e.g. CEQA and non-CEQA studies) Bicycle and pedestrian planning Access, circulation, and parking studies Multimodal operations assessments Complete streets planning, operations, and design Transit forecasting and operations Travel behavior forecasting Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments Systemic safety studies Corridor and interchange studies Climate action plans Freight planning and TDM strategies Conceptual through final design (e.g., bikeways, signals, signing and striping, roundabouts, lighting, temporary traffic control)

Requirements

2â4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
Bachelorâs or masterâs degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence
Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling
Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required): General: Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation) Traffic Operations: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra Modeling: Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme Programming: Python and/or R
Demonstrated 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

Nice To Haves

EIT certification (for engineering candidates) preferred; progress toward professional licensure 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, including delegating, reviewing work and providing guidance
Assist with proposal efforts and business development initiatives
Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively
Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed