Fehr & Peers

Develops tailored transportation solutions

Experienced Complete Streets Designer/Civil Engineer

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have 5–12 years of experience in transportation engineering.
Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in transportation, civil engineering, electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major such as geography, mathematics, statistics, or economics.
Currently hold a California professional engineer's license in Civil Engineering, or be able to obtain it through reciprocity within one year.
Demonstrate understanding of Complete Streets, including separated bikeways, protected intersections, and roundabout layout.
Have experience applying Caltrans, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design standards and guidelines on a variety of projects.
Have experience developing construction documents, including final design and plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), for traffic engineering projects.
Be familiar with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans.
Be familiar with safety countermeasure selection and design.
Be familiar with mobility issues and their effects on transportation engineering.
Be familiar with the Safe System approach to safety.
Have experience leading proposals and building client relationships.
Have interest and experience in mentoring and training staff.
Be open to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including all-ages-and-abilities bikeways, bus speed and reliability improvements, traffic signals, and lighting projects.
Market and bring in new projects by building client relationships, preparing proposals, and presenting in interviews.
Mentor and train colleagues and receive mentorship from senior staff.
Develop scopes of work and fees for multidisciplinary traffic engineering design projects.
Manage direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement.
Prepare conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging.
Lead and manage design tasks for transportation engineering and planning studies.
Perform field work, including site review before design and support during construction.
Learn and adopt tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results.
Evaluate, select, and design transportation system solutions for communities, emphasizing Safe Systems and Complete Streets design.
Generate conceptual designs and construction documents; collaborate with staff at all levels; conduct field work; coordinate with complete streets engineering and planning teams; engage clients and communities; and participate in on-the-job training.
Develop design solutions aligned with client objectives and the latest best practices established by NACTO and similar organizations.
Manage projects, oversee tasks, and assign technical staff as needed to deliver projects to clients.

Desired Qualifications

Hold Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification.
Hold Traffic Engineer (TE) certification.
Have expertise in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).
Have experience with quick-build project design and implementation.
Have experience in active transportation planning and design.
Have experience in road safety planning and design.
Have a commitment to listening to and engaging with diverse communities.

Salary Range: 110000 to 155000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.

As an Experienced Complete Streets Designer/Civil Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of various transportation system solutions for a range of communities, with an emphasis on Safe Systems and Complete Streets design. You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels while conducting field work, coordinating closely with members of complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging in discussions with clients and communities, and on-the-job training.  

Your focus will be to offer innovative and well-thought-out design solutions that align with client objectives and adhere to the latest best practices established by NACTO and similar organizations. Additionally, you will be responsible for project management, overseeing tasks, and assigning technical staff as necessary to deliver projects to clients.  

We partner with public, private, and institutional clients while embracing and striving to embody the diversity of our market area. We aim to be our clients’ most trusted partner by delivering cutting-edge technical expertise. For public sector clients, we lead PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents, and everything in between. Our private sector clients include civil engineers, urban designers, developers, and technology firms.  

We are a group of passionate planners and engineers who work to help communities by expanding accessibility, enhancing safety, and improving mobility. By joining Fehr & Peers, you can expect to grow your career with support at every stage while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance.  

Responsibilities

Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including all ages and abilities bikeways, bus speed and reliability improvements, traffic signals, and lighting projects 
Marketing and bringing in new projects by building client relationships, preparing proposals, and presenting in interviews 
Mentoring and training your colleagues and receiving mentorship from senior staff 
Developing scopes of work and fees for multi-disciplinary traffic engineering design projects 
Managing direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement 
Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging 
Leading and managing design tasks for transportation engineering and planning studies 
Performing field work, such as site review preceding design, and support during construction 
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

5-12 years of experience in transportation engineering 
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
Currently hold a California professional engineer’s (PE) license in Civil Engineering, or have the ability to obtain through reciprocity within one year 
Demonstrated understanding of complete streets, including separated bikeways, protected intersections, and roundabout layout 
Experience applying Caltrans, MUTCD, NACTO, and AASHTO design standards/guidelines on a variety of projects 
Experience developing construction documents (final design, PS&E) for traffic engineering projects 
Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans 
Familiarity with safety countermeasure selection and design 
Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering 
Familiarity with the Safe System approach to safety 
Experience leading proposals and building client relationships 
Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff 
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
Traffic Engineer (TE) certification 
ADA and PROWAG expertise
Quick-build project design and implementation
Active transportation planning and design
Road safety planning and design
Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities

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 committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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.

About the Company

Fehr & Peers

Develops tailored transportation solutions

Fehr & Peers specializes in developing innovative transportation solutions tailored to diverse community needs, leveraging self-funded research and development investments to provide well-informed, data-driven answers and potential solutions. They actively listen to client and community needs, handling every project with diligence and focus, and have been trusted as objective partners in transportation since 1985.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $5M
Headquarters: Walnut Creek, California
Founded: 1985

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