Fehr & Peers

Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area) (5+ Years)

Fehr & Peers • $115K — $155K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in transportation planning or engineering
  • Degree in transportation, civil/electrical engineering, or urban planning
  • Strong technical writing and presentation abilities
  • Experience managing projects and supporting business development
  • Professional license preferred
  • Willingness to travel for project collaboration
  • Familiarity with GIS is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex transportation planning and engineering projects
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to clients and stakeholders
  • Utilize analytical tools to formulate data-driven recommendations
  • Engage in diverse project types such as traffic simulation and multimodal studies
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships
  • Build and nurture strong client relationships
  • Mentor junior staff and foster their growth
  • Adopt and integrate new technologies to enhance project outcomes

Benefits

  • 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
  • Opportunities to participate in research and development initiatives
Full Job Description
In this role, you won't just deliver projects-you'll help define them. You'll bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to complex transportation challenges, while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of those around you.

You'll join a team that values initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and mentorship. We trust our experienced staff to take ownership, contribute to strategy, and help move both projects and people forward.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and solve complex transportation planning and engineering challenges across all travel modes
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly through strong writing, presentations, and discussions with clients and stakeholders
  • Apply a range of analytical tools and software to develop practical, well-supported recommendations
  • Work across diverse project types, including traffic and transit simulation, corridor and campus plans, multimodal studies, and transportation impact analyses
  • Work on a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more
  • Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Mentor and support the development of junior staff
  • 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


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering, including experience in one or more of the following:
    • Traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM)
    • Traffic engineering and streetscape design
    • Transportation planning (e.g., bicycle/ transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy)
    • Travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME)
  • 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)
  • Strong technical writing and public speaking skills
  • Experience with project management and contributing to business development efforts
  • Professional license (highly desirable)
  • Willingness to travel to support projects and collaboration across offices
  • GIS experience (preferred, but not required)
  • Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment


At Fehr & Peers, you'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, take on leadership, and make a lasting impact-while working in an environment that values collaboration, mentorship, and balance.

$115,000 - $155,000 a year

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.

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.

About Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm that provides consulting services to public and private sector clients. The company was founded in 1985 and has since grown to become one of the largest transportation consulting firms in the United States, with multiple offices across the country. Fehr & Peers is known for its expertise in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and sustainable transportation solutions, and has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco Bay Bridge and the Los Angeles Metro.
Learn more about Fehr & Peers
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1985

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