Full-Time
Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
Posted on 4/18/2024
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