Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner

Fehr & Peers•Tacoma, WA

6d•$78,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Fehr & Peers is hiring an entry-level Transportation Engineer or Planner to build a professional foundation by applying standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of experienced staff. The role offers opportunities to learn, develop professional skills, and take on increasing responsibility through exposure to a wide range of transportation planning, engineering, and design projects. Projects may include transportation impact studies; bicycle and pedestrian planning; access, circulation, and parking studies; multimodal operations; vehicle miles traveled (VMT) assessments; transportation demand management; climate action plans; freight planning; traffic operations analysis; transit and travel behavior forecasting; safety studies; highway interchange and corridor studies; and transportation design such as complete streets, bikeways, traffic signals, street lighting, roundabouts, temporary traffic control, cost estimates, specifications, and design drawings. The position involves analysis, technical writing, project coordination, meetings and public outreach, site visits, field data collection, and professional engagement. During the first year, the employee is expected to participate in training and mentoring, contribute to multiple projects, develop proficiency with technical software, prepare deliverables, participate in client meetings, and gradually take on responsibility for coordinating and managing small projects or tasks. The role also encourages participation in Fehr & Peers’ internal Research and Development program and responsible exploration of new tools and technologies.

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.
Experience or exposure in transportation areas such as field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, or travel demand modeling.
Experience or exposure to relevant technical software and tools, including Microsoft Excel; GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS; CAD tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation; traffic operations 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.
Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done.
Curiosity about transportation and familiarity with day-to-day travel challenges in one’s community.
Interpersonal skills, willingness to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Organizational skills and ability to balance priorities across multiple tasks within defined timelines.
Technical writing and public speaking experience through school and/or work.
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred for engineering candidates.
Previous experience in a professional or team environment related to transportation or another relevant field is helpful; experience may come from a variety of settings.

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.
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring and contribute to several projects.
Build proficiency with technical software programs and prepare memos, reports, and presentations.
Participate in client meetings and take on increased responsibility for coordinating and managing small projects or project tasks.