Full-Time

Transportation Design Engineer

Posted on 4/18/2024

Fehr & Peers

201-500 employees

Develops transportation solutions for communities

Consulting

Senior

Orlando, FL, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

5 to 15 years of experience in transportation engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation, civil, or electrical engineering
Florida Professional Engineer’s (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6-months of employment
Proven track record of business development
Proficiency in FDOT, MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards
Experience with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, traffic signal and lighting plans
Familiarity with safety countermeasure selection and design
Familiarity with mobility issues in transportation engineering
Strong communication skills
Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff

Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts and nurture client relationships
Lead and manage engineering and planning studies
Perform field work for site review and construction support
Prepare conceptual designs and PS&E for transportation projects
Manage client interactions and community engagement
Engage in mentoring and knowledge sharing with staff

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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop our local design engineering practice, where as a Transportation Design Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of transportation system solutions for communities. 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 main focus will be offering innovative and well-thought-out design solutions that align with client objectives and industry best practices established by NACTO and similar organizations. Additionally, you will be responsible for business development, project management, task oversight, and assigning technical staff as needed.

At Fehr & Peers, we work with public, private, and institutional clients, striving to embody diversity in our market area. We aim to be our clients’ most trusted partner by delivering cutting-edge technical expertise. For public sector clients, we lead the development of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (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 us, you can expect to grow your career with support at every stage while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts, and nurture client and teaming partner relationships
Lead and manage engineering and planning studies
Perform field work, such as site review preceding design, and construction support
Prepare accurate, feasible, and visually engaging conceptual designs
Prepare PS&E for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects
Manage client interactions and community engagement with members of the public
Actively engage in mentoring and knowledge sharing with staff around the firm

Qualifications

5 to 15 years of experience in transportation engineering
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation, civil, or electrical engineering
Florida Professional Engineer’s (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6-months of employment
Proven track record of business development through leading proposal efforts and cultivating strong client relationships that lead to repeat work
Proficiency in applying FDOT, MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards
Experience with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, traffic signal and lighting plans
Familiarity with safety countermeasure selection and design
Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
Strong communication skills and a passion for listening and engaging with diverse communities
Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff

Additional Desired Qualifications

Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
IMSA Level I/II and PTOE certifications
ITS/TSMO experience
Quick-build project design and implementation
Active transportation planning and design
Road safety planning and design

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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

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1 year growth

↑ 6%

2 year growth

↑ 5%