Entry-level Transportation Design Engineer

Fehr & Peers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching and profit分享

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring and Career Development

Job summary

Fehr & Peers seeks a Transportation Design Engineer to develop PS&E for traffic and multimodal projects, including complete streets, ITS, lighting, and bike/pedestrian improvements. You will use AutoCAD, Microstation, Synchro, Bluebeam, AGi32, and ProjectWise while gaining experience across the full project life cycle.

You’ll work with engineers, planners, technicians, and data scientists, advancing skills and contributing to citywide planning and construction support. A PE path is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in transportation, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Work experience and/or coursework in traffic engineering design or related transportation design experience.
• Exceptional technical writing and public speaking skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation is highly desirable.
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept designs and planning level cost estimates.
• Analyze design alternatives for traffic engineering projects.
• Conduct field visits to review existing conditions and constraints.
• Prepare design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Support during construction with RFIs and submittals.
• Communicate engineering concepts in memos, reports, and meetings.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, technicians, analysts, and data scientists.
• Learn under licensed engineers to count towards PE exam requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in transportation/civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

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

Join our team as a Transportation Design Engineer, dedicated to solving complex transportation challenges and developing engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for traffic and multimodal projects, including complete streets improvements, traffic signals, intelligent transportation solutions (ITS), lighting and illumination, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit access and speed/reliability improvements, temporary traffic control, and signing/striping plans.

In our collaborative environment, you’ll gain experience with software such as AutoCAD and Microstation, Synchro/SimTraffic, Bluebeam, AGi32, and ProjectWise, while benefiting from the support of our companywide Engineering Discipline Group, focused on advancing capabilities and skills. You’ll develop project management skills through experience in the full life cycle of a project including citywide planning, project scoping, design, and construction support, and supporting state and local agencies implementing multimodal infrastructure improvements, policies, and plans. At Fehr & Peers you’ll maximize your personal and professional growth potential as you contribute to a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for planning and feasibility activities by developing concept designs and planning level cost estimates
• Develop and analyze design alternatives for traffic engineering projects
• Conduct field visits to review existing conditions and design constraints
• Prepare design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Provide design support during construction (requests for information, contractor submittals, etc.)
• Effectively communicate engineering concepts in memos, reports, and project meetings
• Collaborate with a diverse set of professionals including planners, engineers, technicians, analysists, and data scientists
• Work under the guidance of professional engineers to gain experience that counts towards state licensing requirement for the P.E. exam
• 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

• Bachelor's or master's degree in transportation, civil engineering, or a related field
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months
• Work experience and/or completion of significant project coursework in traffic engineering design or related transportation design experience
• Exceptional technical writing and public speaking skills
• Work experience and/or coursework with software such as AutoCAD and/or Microstation (highly desirable)
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.