Experienced Transportation Engineer (Bay Area) (7-12 Years)

Fehr & Peers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in the Bay Area seeks a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience to lead and manage transportation projects from concept through final design, including PS&E. You will apply your technical foundation, coordinate scope, schedule, and budget, and mentor junior staff while engaging with clients.

This role offers growth into project management and leadership across offices, with focus on traffic engineering, complete streets, and multimodal planning, and requires

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation or civil engineering.
• Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence.
• Experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation); experience with HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with guidance.
• Contribute to, and as appropriate, lead project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Prepare clear, well-organized technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development.
• Mentor entry-level staff and interns, including delegating, reviewing work and providing guidance.
• Lead, in collaboration with others, proposal efforts and business development initiatives.
• Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively.
• Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed.
• Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working while maintaining professional judgment.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Mentoring

Initiative

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation or civil engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

Vistro

VISSIM

Sidra

Job description

At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We value that same curiosity, initiative, and commitment to improving communities in our employees.

As a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience, you are:

• Operating with a strong technical foundation
• Demonstrating ownership in the quality and timeliness of your work
• Balancing collaboration while also effectively using judgment and expertise to operate independently
• Successfully scoping and managing projects including delegating to other individuals as well as managing clients
• Effectively mentoring and teaching others as part of project work execution

You’ll work on a wide range engineering projects, advancing your technical expertise and your ability to manage projects, support clients, bring in new project opportunities, and contribute to the success of your team. Along the way, you’ll be supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship, encourages initiative, and empowers you to grow into a strong project manager.

Project Experience May Include

• Managing and delivering transportation projects from conceptual planning through final design, including preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E)
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Traffic engineering design, including bikeways, traffic signals, signing and striping, roundabouts, lighting, and temporary traffic control
  • Complete streets planning, operations, and design
  • Multimodal operations assessments
  • Corridor and interchange studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget
• Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance
• Contribute to, and as appropriate, lead project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Prepare clear, well-organized technical reports, memos, and presentations
• Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development
• Mentor entry-level staff and interns, including delegating, reviewing work and providing guidance
• Lead, in collaboration with others, proposal efforts and business development initiatives
• Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively
• Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed
• 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 result

Growth & Development

In this role, you can expect to:

• Contribute to a rapidly growing complete streets design practice with opportunities for office and regional leadership
• Strengthen and enhance your project management skills by leading moderate to large project efforts and coordinating with team members
• Deepen confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staff
• Deepen your area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset
• Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation or civil engineering
• Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence
• Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling
• Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required):
  • General (required): Microsoft Excel, CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation)
  • Traffic Operations (preferred): HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment
• California Civil PE License required; additional license or certification viewed favorably
• 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.

San Francisco Applicants:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.