Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner

About the Role

At Fehr & Peers, we value passion for transportation and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. As an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer or Planner, you will build a professional foundation by applying standard techniques and procedures under guidance, while developing skills for career growth. We seek genuine curiosity, openness to new experiences and tools, and a collaborative spirit. Your growth will be supported through exposure to diverse transportation planning, engineering, and design projects.

Key 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.

Projects May Include

• Transportation Planning and Analysis: Transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, access, circulation and parking studies, multimodal operations, VMT assessments, transportation demand management (TDM), climate action plans, and freight planning.
• Traffic Operations, Forecasting, and Safety: Traffic operations analysis, transit forecasting and operations, travel behavior forecasting, systemic safety studies, and highway interchange and corridor studies.
• Transportation Design: Complete streets, bikeways, signing and striping, traffic signals/ITS, street lighting, roundabouts, temporary traffic control, cost estimates, project specifications, and design drawings from concept through construction-ready documents.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach. Experience in every topic or software is not required, as continued learning and development on the job is expected. Experience can stem from internships, employment, coursework, research, student organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant experiences.

• 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.
• An EIT is preferred for engineering candidates.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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