Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner

About the Role

As an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer or Planner, you will build a strong professional foundation by applying standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of experienced staff. You will develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow throughout your career. We look for genuine curiosity, an openness to new experiences and tools, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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)
• 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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to their work. You do not need experience in every topic area or software program listed below—we expect you to continue learning and developing on the job. Experience can come from internships, employment, coursework, research, student organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant experiences.

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.