Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We value that same curiosity, initiative, and commitment to improving communities in our employees. Project Experience May Include: Transportation impact studies (e.g., CEQA and non-CEQA studies) Bicycle and pedestrian planning Access, circulation, and parking studies Multimodal operations assessments Complete streets planning, operations, and design Transit forecasting and operations Travel behavior forecasting Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments Systemic safety studies Corridor and interchange studies Climate action plans Freight planning and TDM strategies Conceptual through final design (e.g., bikeways, signals, signing and striping, roundabouts, lighting, temporary traffic control) Responsibilities Lead tasks and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance Contribute to project approaches, problem‑solving, and decision‑making Prepare clear, well‑organized technical reports, memos, and presentations Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development Mentor entry‑level staff and interns, including delegating, reviewing work and providing guidance Assist with proposal efforts and business development initiatives Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed Growth & Development Take increasing ownership of your work and understand how it contributes to overall project success Strengthen your project management skills by leading smaller efforts and coordinating with team members Develop confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staff Begin developing an area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program Qualifications 2-4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics) Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling Familiarity with relevant software (General: Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation); Traffic Operations: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra; Modeling: Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme; Programming: Python and/or R) Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment EIT certification (for engineering candidates) preferred; progress toward professional licensure encouraged Benefit Highlights 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. 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Mentoring and Career Development programs. Research and Development group participation, and more. Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page. EEO Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and 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. San Francisco Applicants We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Nondiscrimination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr