Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Summer 2026)

Fehrandpeers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Fehr & Peers is seeking entry-level engineers and planners in transportation to build a strong career foundation through diverse project experiences in the San Jose area. You will gain exposure to planning and engineering tasks, and develop project management and technical skills across transportation studies, multimodal planning, and design.

The role emphasizes on-the-job training and mentoring, with opportunities to participate in internal R&D and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
• Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materials
• Handle project management responsibilities
• Participate in professional organizations
• Conduct site visits and collect field data
• Explore internal Research and Development program
• Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring
• Work on a few different projects
• 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 multiple client meetings
• Increase responsibility for managing small projects
• An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done
• Genuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with the challenges of dayto-day travel within your community

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or related major

Coursework in transportation, engineering, urban planning, geography, math, statistics, economics

EIT for engineering candidates preferred

Office experience in related topic area

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

Vistro

VISSIM

Cube/Voyager

TransCAD

VISUM

Emme

Python

R

Job description

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

At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We highly value that same passion in candidates for our team. Our Entry‑Level Engineers and Planners may expect to build a career foundation through a wide variety of experiences. Our emphasis on the early development of project management and technical skills provides the tools for success as well as a foundation for increasing career growth. These opportunities for personal and professional growth are maximized through experience in both planning and engineering project work and by exposure to a multitude of project types and tasks, including the following:

• Transportation impact studies
• Bicycle and pedestrian planning
• Access, circulation, and parking studies
• Multimodal operations assessments
• Complete streets planning, operations, and design
• Cost estimates and project specifications
• Transit forecasting and operations
• Travel behavior forecasting
• Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments
• Systemic safety studies
• Highway interchange/corridor studies
• Climate action plans
• Freight planning
• Transportation demand management (TDM) plans
• Design drawings from the conceptual stage all the way to construction‑ready documents, including the following:
• Bikeways/complete streets
• Signing and striping
• Traffic signals/ITS
• Street lighting
• Roundabouts
• Temporary traffic control

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
• Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and 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 a few different projects
• 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 multiple client meetings
• Increase responsibility for managing small projects
• An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done
• Genuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with the challenges of day‑to‑day travel within your community

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s or in-progress master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
• Coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or other related courses (an EIT for engineering candidates is preferred)
• Experience or exposure related to the following topic areas (note that experience in all these areas is not required): field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, and/or travel demand modeling)
• Experience or exposure to relevant software (note that experience with all software is not required). General: Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), and/or CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation). Traffic Operations Analysis: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, and/or Sidra. Travel Demand Modeling: Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, and/or Emme. Programming: Python and/or R.
• Previous work experience in an office setting related to a topic area listed above
• Experience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or work experience
• Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem‑solving
• Organizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timeline

Benefits

• 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.