Junior Transportation Engineer & Planner — Growth & Mentorship

Fehr & Peers; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid vacation/holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring and Career Development

R&D program

Job summary

Fehr & Peers is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer or Planner to build a strong foundation by applying standard techniques under guidance while growing skills and taking on increasing responsibility. The role offers exposure to transportation planning, engineering, and design projects across planning, operations, and design disciplines.

Responsibilities include conducting analyses, preparing reports, and supporting client meetings, with opportunities to learn new tools and contribute

Qualifications

• We’re looking for curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to work.
• You do not need experience in every topic or software listed; continue learning on the job.
• Experience from internships, coursework, research, or related activities is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation analysis and prepare reports, memos, and other technical deliverables.
• Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materials.
• Support project coordination and management activities.
• Engage with professional organizations and industry activities.
• Conduct site visits and collect field data.
• Explore opportunities to contribute to Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development program.
• Embrace learning and adoption of new tools and technologies while maintaining accountability.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Collaborative

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or in-progress Master in transportation/civil/electrical eng; urban planning

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

Vistro

VISSIM

Sidra

Cube/Voyager

TransCAD

VISUM

Emme

Python

R

Job description

Fehr & Peers is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer or Planner to build a strong foundation by applying standard techniques under guidance while growing skills and taking on increasing responsibility. The role offers exposure to transportation planning, engineering, and design projects across planning, operations, and design disciplines.

Responsibilities include conducting analyses, preparing reports, and supporting client meetings, with opportunities to learn new tools and contribute