Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner

Fehr & Peers • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Fehr & Peers is hiring an entry-level Transportation Engineer or Planner. The role provides a foundation for professional growth through applying standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of experienced staff. Employees are encouraged to bring curiosity, openness to new experiences and tools, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving while developing skills and taking on greater responsibility.

The position offers exposure to a variety of transportation planning, engineering, and design projects. Work may include transportation impact studies; bicycle and pedestrian planning; access, circulation, and parking studies; multimodal operations; VMT assessments; transportation demand management; climate action plans; freight planning; traffic operations analysis; transit forecasting and operations; travel behavior forecasting; safety studies; highway interchange and corridor studies; and transportation design from concept through construction-ready documents.

During the first year, employees receive on-the-job training and mentoring, contribute to projects across the office, build proficiency with technical software, prepare technical deliverables, participate in client meetings, and gradually take on more independence and responsibility. The position also offers opportunities to participate in professional organizations, public outreach, and Fehr & Peers' internal 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, math, statistics, or economics.
• Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to work.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive communication and work habits.
• Genuine curiosity about transportation and familiarity with day-to-day travel challenges within one's community.
• Interpersonal skills, willingness 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.

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 operations 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, which may come from internships, employment, coursework, research, student organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant 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.
• Learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results.
• Coordinate and manage small projects or project tasks as experience and responsibility grow.

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.
• Participation in the Research and Development group.

What This Job Offers

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