Transportation Consultant (8-12 years)

Fehr & Peers; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Parental Leave (8 weeks)

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in Dallas is seeking an experienced transportation planning or engineering consultant with 8–12 years of experience to grow our North Texas practice while delivering exceptional client work.

Ideal candidates balance project delivery with business development, maintain relationships in the DFW market, and mentor others. The role is hybrid with in-office presence required several days per week in downtown Dallas.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of transportation planning or engineering consulting experience.
• Proven success leading complex transportation projects from proposal through delivery.
• Experience building client relationships and contributing to practice growth via business development.
• Knowledge of North Texas market and local agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through delivery, serving as the primary contact for clients and project teams.
• Manage and deliver projects in corridors, planning, multimodal and PS&E for transportation projects including complete streets and related components.
• Direct client interaction and public engagement.
• Build relationships with public agencies, private-sector clients, developers, and partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to proposals and interviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow Fehr & Peers' presence in North Texas.
• Mentor staff and foster high‑performing teams.
• Support Dallas office growth and adopt new tools and technologies.

Skills

Transportation planning

Project leadership

Client relationships

Business development

North Texas market

Job description

At Fehr & Peers, our most successful consultants combine technical expertise with strong client relationships, business development, and project leadership. We're seeking an experienced transportation planning or engineering consultant with approximately 8-12 years of experience who is excited to continue growing our presence in North Texas while delivering exceptional work for our clients.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing project delivery with business development, has established relationships (or the ability to quickly establish them) within the DFW and broader north Texas transportation market, and is motivated to help expand our practice while mentoring others. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of at least three days per week in our downtown Dallas office.

What You'll Do

• Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through successful delivery, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and project teams.
• Manage and deliver transportation planning and/or engineering projects in one or more of the following areas, depending on your background: corridor studies, transportation impact analyses, multimodal plans, active transportation projects, safety analysis, mobility impact fees, traffic operations analyses, transportation system planning, travel demand forecasting, conceptual design, and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects.
• Manage direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement.
• Build and strengthen relationships with public agencies, private‑sector clients, developers, institutions, and other partners throughout the region.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to client strategy, proposals, interviews, and long‑term relationship development.
• Collaborate with office and regional leadership to grow Fehr & Peers' presence and reputation in the local market.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding clients' goals and delivering practical, innovative transportation solutions.
• Mentor and develop staff while fostering collaborative, high‑performing project teams.
• Contribute to the long‑term success of the Dallas office through leadership, collaboration, and practice growth.
• Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day‑to‑day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8-12 years of transportation planning or engineering consulting experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex transportation projects from proposal through delivery
• Experience developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth through business development, identification of project leads, and receiving repeat work
• While not required, it is preferable that the candidate have established relationships and experience working with TxDOT, regional and local agencies, institutional clients, developers, and private‑sector organizations, with strong knowledge of the North Texas transportation market
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing staff
• Professional registration (PE or AICP, as appropriate) or the ability to obtain it if applicable
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

At Fehr & Peers, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Texas while helping grow an established practice alongside a collaborative team. We empower our consultants to build lasting client relationships, pursue meaningful opportunities, mentor the next generation of professionals, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

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 committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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