Senior Transportation Planning Leader – Orlando

Fehr & Peers; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis/

401(k) Plan with matching and profit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring and Career Development

R&D group participation

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in Orlando, FL, seeks an experienced transportation planning/engineering consultant with 8–12 years in a role that blends project delivery and business development. The ideal candidate will manage projects, mentor staff, and expand Fehr & Peers’ presence in the Central Florida market while delivering high-impact transportation solutions.

The role follows a hybrid schedule with a requirement of at least three days per week in our downtown Orlando office.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of transportation planning or engineering consulting experience.
• Experience leading complex transportation projects from proposal through delivery.
• Experience developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth through business development and repeat work.
• Established relationships and knowledge of Central Florida transportation market and local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through delivery, as the primary client contact.
• Manage projects in areas like corridor studies, traffic operations, multimodal planning, and PS&E for transportation projects.
• Direct client interactions and community engagement with the public.
• Build relationships with public agencies, developers, and private-sector clients to grow the practice.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and support proposals and interviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand Fehr & Peers' presence in Central Florida and mentor staff.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

PE license

AICP certification

Job description

Fehr & Peers in Orlando, FL, seeks an experienced transportation planning/engineering consultant with 8–12 years in a role that blends project delivery and business development. The ideal candidate will manage projects, mentor staff, and expand Fehr & Peers’ presence in the Central Florida market while delivering high-impact transportation solutions.

The role follows a hybrid schedule with a requirement of at least three days per week in our downtown Orlando office.