Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner

Fehr & Peers • Roseville, CA

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About The Position

Fehr & Peers is hiring an entry-level Transportation Engineer or Planner. The role provides a professional foundation through applying standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of experienced staff. The successful candidate will build skills, knowledge, and confidence while working collaboratively, learning new tools, and taking on increasing responsibility.

The position offers exposure to a wide variety of transportation planning, engineering, and design projects. These may include transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, access and parking studies, multimodal operations, VMT assessments, transportation demand management, climate action plans, freight planning, traffic operations and safety analysis, transit forecasting and operations, travel behavior forecasting, and highway corridor studies. Design work may include complete streets, bikeways, signing and striping, traffic signals and ITS, street lighting, roundabouts, temporary traffic control, cost estimates, specifications, and design drawings.

During the first year, the employee will receive on-the-job training and mentoring, contribute to multiple projects, build proficiency with technical software, prepare deliverables, participate in client meetings, and progressively assume responsibility for coordinating or managing small projects and tasks. The role also encourages involvement in professional organizations, public outreach, site visits, field data collection, and the company’s Research and Development program.

Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree or in-progress master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field such as geography, mathematics, statistics, or economics.
• Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, mathematics, statistics, economics, or related subjects.
• Curiosity, initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a proactive approach to communication and getting work done.
• Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks within defined timelines.
• Technical writing and public speaking experience through school or work.
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.
• Genuine curiosity about transportation and familiarity with day-to-day travel challenges in one’s community.

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification for engineering candidates.
• Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, travel demand modeling, or related areas.
• Experience or exposure to Microsoft Excel; GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS; CAD tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation; traffic analysis tools such as HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, or Sidra; travel demand modeling tools such as Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, or Emme; and programming languages such as Python or R.
• Previous experience in a professional or team environment related to transportation or another relevant field. Experience may come from internships, employment, coursework, research, student organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation analysis and prepare reports, memos, and other technical deliverables.
• Participate in meetings and prepare presentations and public outreach materials.
• Support project coordination and management activities.
• Engage with professional organizations and industry activities.
• Conduct site visits and collect field data.
• Explore opportunities to contribute to Fehr & Peers’ internal Research and Development program.
• Learn and adopt tools, technologies, and ways of working while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability.
• Coordinate and manage small projects or project tasks as experience and responsibility increase.

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.
• Research and Development group participation.

What This Job Offers

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