Experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner

Fehr & Peers; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Fehr & Peers is looking for an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to join their team in Emeryville, CA. The ideal candidate will analyze complex transportation issues and manage a variety of projects, promoting innovative solutions that positively impact communities.

The role emphasizes supporting professional development and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid parental leave. Join us to make a difference in transportation planning!

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
• Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills.
• Experience with project management and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems.
• Communicate effectively with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Manage projects and develop internal and client relationships.

Skills

Traffic operations analysis

Traffic engineering and streetscape design

Transportation planning

Travel demand forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

Cube/Voyager

TransCAD

EMME

GIS

Job description

Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to join our team of creative professionals. You’ll have exciting opportunities to develop innovative multimodal transportation solutions, guide entry-level staff, and foster client connections. We are seeking professionals passionate about improving communities, motivating others, and taking initiative.

Our focus at Fehr & Peers is on empowering you to grow in your career. Our Engineers and Planners will help you build upon your project management and technical skills, advancing to higher levels of expertise and leadership. We provide support at every stage of your professional journey while respecting your need for work-life balance. Come be a part of our team, where your contributions will leave a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems involving all travel modes
• Communicate clearly and concisely, using strong writing and presentation skills
• Use a variety of software programs effectively and make timely and informed recommendations to elected officials, managers, and decision-makers
• Work on a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more
• Manage projects and develop high-quality internal and client relationships

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of directly relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM), traffic engineering and streetscape design, transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy), or travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME)
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
• Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills
• Experience with project management and marketing
• Willingness to travel to other geographic markets as necessary
• Professional license (highly desirable)
• GIS experience (preferred, but not required)

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

Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.