Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (2026 and 2027)

Fehr & Peers•Riverside, CA

46d•$84,000 - $86,000

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is seeking passionate individuals for their Entry-Level Transportation Engineer or Planner roles. This position offers a strong professional foundation, applying standard techniques under experienced guidance, and developing skills for career growth. The ideal candidate will possess genuine curiosity, openness to new experiences and tools, and a collaborative problem-solving approach. Opportunities for growth are enhanced through exposure to diverse projects in transportation planning, engineering, and design, including transportation planning and analysis (impact studies, bicycle/pedestrian planning, access, circulation, parking, multimodal operations, VMT assessments, TDM, climate action plans, freight planning), traffic operations, forecasting, and safety (operations analysis, transit forecasting, travel behavior forecasting, systemic safety, interchange/corridor studies), and transportation design (complete streets, bikeways, signing/striping, traffic signals/ITS, street lighting, roundabouts, temporary traffic control, cost estimates, specifications, and design drawings).

Requirements

A completed bachelor's or in-progress master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field such as geography, math, statistics, or economics.
Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects.
Experience or exposure in the following transportation topic areas: 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, and related areas.
Experience or exposure to relevant technical software and tools: Microsoft Excel; GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS); CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation); traffic operations analysis tools (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra); travel demand modeling tools (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme); and programming languages such as Python or R.
An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done.
Genuine curiosity about transportation and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel within your community.
Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Organizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timeline.
Experience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or work experience.
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

An EIT is preferred for engineering candidates.
Previous experience in a professional or team environment related to transportation or another relevant field is helpful but may come from a variety of settings and experiences.

Responsibilities

Conduct transportation analysis and prepare reports, memos, and other technical deliverables
Participate in meetings, including preparing 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
Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results