Full-Time

Transportation Engineer or Planner

Posted on 4/18/2024

Fehr & Peers

201-500 employees

Develops transportation solutions for communities

Consulting

Junior

Seattle, WA, USA

Requirements

1-3 years of directly relevant work experience in traffic operations analysis, traffic engineering, transportation planning, transit planning, or travel demand forecasting
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or related major
Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills
Experience with project management and marketing
Willingness to travel to other geographic markets
GIS experience (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems involving all travel modes
Communicate clearly and concisely using strong writing and presentation skills
Use software programs effectively and make timely recommendations to decision makers
Work on various projects including transit planning, traffic simulation, corridor studies, and more
Manage projects and develop staff and client relationships

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

Fehr & Peers is seeking a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 1-3 years of professional experience to join our team of creative professionals. You’ll have exciting opportunities to develop innovative multimodal transportation solutions, guide entry-level staff, and foster client connections. We are seeking professionals passionate about improving communities, motivating others, and taking initiative.

Here, you’ll be empowered to grow in your career. Your fellow engineers and planners will also help you build upon your project management and technical skills to advance to higher levels of expertise and leadership. We provide support at every stage of your professional journey while respecting your need for work-life balance. Come be a part of our team, where your contributions will leave a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems involving all travel modes
Communicate clearly and concisely, using strong writing and presentation skills
Use a variety of software programs effectively and make timely and informed recommendations to elected officials, managers, and decision makers
Work on a variety of projects, which may include transit planning, traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more
Manage projects and develop high-quality staff and client relationships

Qualifications

1-3 years of directly relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM), traffic engineering and streetscape design, transportation planning (e.g., active transportation plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy), transit planning and analysis, or travel demand forecasting (e.g.,TransCAD, EMME)
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) 
Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills 
Experience with project management and marketing 
Willingness to travel to other geographic markets as necessary
GIS experience (preferred, but not required)

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Fehr & Peers is a leader in crafting tailored transportation solutions that cater to various community needs, accentuated by a robust commitment to self-funded research and development. Their dedication to listening closely to clients and communities, combined with a history of objective partnership since 1985, ensures each project is managed with utmost diligence. This focus on responsive, data-driven strategies in transportation makes it a reliable and rewarding workplace.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$5M

Headquarters

Walnut Creek, California

Founded

1985

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 6%

2 year growth

↑ 5%