Senior Transportation Engineer - Bay Area Project Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring and Career Development

R&D group participation

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in San Francisco seeks a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience to lead and manage transportation projects from planning through PS&E, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, project scoping, and business development, with opportunities to grow into a senior project manager within a supportive, mentorship-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
• Experience in transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence.
• Familiarity with software: Excel, CAD, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply analytical techniques independently with guidance.
• Prepare clear technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Participate in client meetings and support relationship development.
• Mentor entry-level staff and interns, delegating and reviewing work.
• Lead proposals and business development efforts.
• Balance multiple assignments and manage workload.

Skills

Transportation planning

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAD AutoCAD

MicroStation

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISSIM

Sidra

Job description

Fehr & Peers in San Francisco seeks a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience to lead and manage transportation projects from planning through PS&E, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, project scoping, and business development, with opportunities to grow into a senior project manager within a supportive, mentorship-driven culture.