Overview
Entry-Level Transportation Engineer / Planner (Spring / Summer 2026) at Fehr & Peers. This role provides a foundation in planning and engineering with opportunities to build project management and technical skills across diverse transportation projects.
Base pay range
$76,000.00 / yr - $82,000.00 / yr
Responsibilities
- Ongoing : Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
- Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materials
- Handle project management responsibilities
- Participate in professional organizations
- Conduct site visits and collect field data
- Explore the Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development program
- By the end of the first month : Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring
- Work on a few different projects
- Seek additional work from project managers
- By the end of six months : Work on a variety of projects with most staff in the office
- Use several technical software programs
- Prepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentations
- By the end of the first year : Attend multiple client meetings
- Increase responsibility for managing small projects
- Face-to-face collaboration and creative problem-solving in a team environment
Qualifications
An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work doneGenuine curiosity for transportation work and awareness of day-to-day travel challenges in your communityCompleted bachelor's or in-process master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or related fieldCoursework in transportation, engineering, urban planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related areasExperience or exposure to topics such as field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, and transportation planningExperience or exposure to software : Microsoft Excel, GIS, CAD; Traffic Operations Analysis tools (HCS, Synchro / SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra); Travel Demand Modeling tools (Cube / Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme); programming (Python and / or R)Previous office experience related to listed topicsExperience with technical writing and public speakingInterpersonal skills and collaborative, creative problem-solving approachOrganizational skills with ability to balance priorities within timelinesBenefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401(k) plan with matching and profit sharingFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter benefitsPaid vacation, holidays and sick leave8 weeks of paid parental leaveMentoring and career development programsResearch and Development group participationEEO
Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
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