Salary Range: 140000 to 160000 (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 a Transportation Design Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of various transportation system solutions for different communities. You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels, coordinating closely with members of complete streets engineering and planning teams, and engaging in discussions with clients and communities to build strong relationships.

Your main focus will be on business development and innovative, 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 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

Build and strengthen relationships with public agencies, private-sector clients, developers, institutions, and other partners throughout the region.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to client strategy, proposals, interviews, and long-term relationship development.
Collaborate with office and regional leadership to grow Fehr & Peers' presence and reputation in the local market.
Mentoring and training your colleagues and receiving mentorship from senior staff
Leading and managing tasks for engineering and planning studies
Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging
Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects
Performing field work, such as site review preceding design, and support during construction
Managing direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement
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

7-12 years of experience in transportation engineering consulting
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 professional engineer’s (PE) license
Experience applying MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards on a variety of projects
Familiarity with ODOT and local agency design and operations standards and experience applying them on Oregon projects
Experience developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth through business development and repeat work.
Experience with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans
Safety countermeasure selection and design
Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
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
Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities
Quick-build project design and implementation
Active transportation planning and design
Road safety planning and design

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.

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