Experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner Project Manager

Fehr & Peers; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join its dynamic Orlando office. This role offers the chance to develop cutting-edge transportation solutions while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships in the vibrant Central Florida region. The company emphasizes a culture of flexibility and autonomy, allowing employees to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about enhancing communities and driving impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring Programs

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in transportation engineering/planning.
• Florida PE license or AICP credential required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex transportation problems across all travel modes.
• Manage projects and develop strong internal and client relationships.
• Lead business development efforts and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering

Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Degree in Geography, Math, Statistics, or Economics

Tools

FDOT Standards

MUTCD Standards

AASHTO Standards

Job description

Are you interested in creating cutting-edge transportation solutions for communities in the Central Florida region? Do you want to help build a growing team? Do project management opportunities, collaboration, and building client relationships motivate you? Our Orlando office is looking for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing team of innovative professionals. This role provides many opportunities to develop multimodal transportation solutions, mentor junior staff, and build client relationships in the growing and vibrant Central Florida region. In addition, we provide an outstanding place to work and grow, with a focus on inspiring employees through a culture of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial approaches to achieve the best in both professional and personal development. If you are passionate about improving communities, inspiring others, and showing initiative we’d love to hear from you!

Our Engineers and Planners build on an existing foundation of project management and technical skills. At Fehr & Peers, we emphasize rising to progressively higher levels of technical proficiency and greater degrees of management and leadership in our positions.

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, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, preparing design plans for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects and more.
• Manage projects and develop high-quality internal and client relationships.
• Actively engage in mentoring and knowledge sharing with staff around the firm.
• Perform field reviews.
• Lead business development efforts, and nurture client and teaming partner relationships.

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of experience in transportation engineering and/or planning.
• 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).
• Florida Professional Engineer’s (PE) license or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credential or ability to obtain within 6-months of employment.
• Proven track record of business development through leading proposal efforts and cultivating strong client relationships that lead to repeat work.
• Proficiency and understanding in applying FDOT, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
• Familiarity with safety countermeasure selection and design.
• Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering and planning.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for listening and engaging with diverse communities.
• Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification.
• IMSA Level I/II and PTOE certifications.
• ITS/TSMO experience.
• Quick-build project design and implementation.
• Active transportation planning and design.
• Road safety planning and design.

$85,000 - $150,000 a year

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

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. 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.

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.