Senior Transportation Engineer & Project Leader

Fehr & Peers; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring and Career Development

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience to lead and deliver transportation projects from planning through PS&E. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients, and contribute to business development in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes project management, technical excellence, and the ability to work independently while leveraging a strong team culture to grow as a project manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation or civil engineering
• California PE license required
• 7–12 years in transportation planning or engineering
• Experience with PS&E and complete streets design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget
• 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 proposals and business development initiatives

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Synchro

VISSIM

Sidra

Job description

Fehr & Peers in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience to lead and deliver transportation projects from planning through PS&E. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients, and contribute to business development in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes project management, technical excellence, and the ability to work independently while leveraging a strong team culture to grow as a project manager.