Transportation Consultant (8-12 years)

Fehr & Peers; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; 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 and Holidays

Parental Leave

Mentoring Programs

Career Development

Job summary

Fehr & Peers seeks an experienced transportation planning/engineering consultant (8-12 years) to grow our Central Florida presence in Orlando. The role blends project leadership with business development, and includes mentoring staff and expanding relationships with public agencies and private clients.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in our downtown Orlando office, focusing on delivering practical, innovative transportation solutions while growing the

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of transportation planning or engineering consulting experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with mentoring and staff development.
• Established relationships with Florida State and local agencies, institutions, developers, and private-sector organizations; deep Central Florida market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through delivery, serving as main client and team contact.
• Manage projects in areas such as corridor studies, traffic operations analyses, multimodal plans, PS&E preparation, and complete streets.
• Engage with the public and stakeholders through community engagement.
• Build relationships with public agencies, clients, developers, and partners to grow Fehr & Peers' presence in Central Florida.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to proposals and interviews.
• Mentor staff and foster high-performing project teams to support office growth.

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 the Central Florida area while delivering exceptional work for our clients.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing project delivery with business development, has established relationships within the Central Florida 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 Orlando 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 Orlando office through leadership, collaboration, and practice growth.

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 and repeat work.
• Established relationships and experience working with Florida State and local agencies, institutional clients, developers, and private‑sector organizations, with strong knowledge of the Central Florida 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.

At Fehr & Peers, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Florida 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.