Full-Time

Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner

Posted on 4/18/2024

Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers

201-500 employees

Develops transportation solutions for communities

Consulting

Entry, Junior, Mid

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

Required Skills
CAD
Communications
AutoCAD
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Completed or in-process bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major
  • Coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or other related courses
  • Experience or exposure related to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, and travel demand modeling
  • Experience with relevant software such as Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation), HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra, Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme, Python, and R
  • Previous work experience in an office setting related to transportation or planning
  • Experience with technical writing and public speaking
  • Interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills and ability to balance priorities
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and work
  • Genuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with day-to-day travel challenges within the community
Responsibilities
  • Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
  • Participate in meetings, prepare presentations, and create public outreach materials
  • Handle project management responsibilities
  • Participate in professional organizations
  • Conduct site visits and collect field data
  • Explore the Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development program
  • Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring
  • Work on different projects and seek additional work from project managers
  • Work on a variety of projects with most staff in the office
  • Use several technical software programs
  • Prepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentations
  • Attend client meetings and increase responsibility for managing small projects

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

4%