Transportation Consultant (8-12 years)

Fehr & Peers; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match & profit sharing

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave

Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)

Mentoring and Career Development

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in Washington is seeking an experienced transportation planning/engineering consultant with 8–12 years of experience to help grow the Tacoma office. The role combines project delivery with business development, leveraging established relationships in the South Puget Sound and Central Washington markets.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the Tacoma office, and offers opportunities to mentor staff, lead cross-functional teams, and contribute

Qualifications

• Approximately 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 with Washington State/local agencies, institutions, developers, and private sector organizations.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with mentoring abilities.
• Professional registration (PE or AICP, as appropriate).
• Openness to adopting new technologies and tools with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through delivery, as the primary client contact.
• Manage a variety of projects including corridor studies, analyses, multimodal plans, and environmental review.
• Build relationships with public agencies, clients, developers, and partners in the region.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and interviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow Fehr & Peers' presence in the local market.
• Mentor staff and foster high-performing project teams.

Skills

Transportation planning

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PE license

AICP certification

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 help grow our presence in the South Sound while delivering exceptional work for our clients. This role will help grow our Tacoma office.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing project delivery with business development, has established relationships within the South Puget Sound and/or the Central Washington transportation markets, 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 Tacoma 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 a variety of transportation projects, which may include corridor studies, transportation impact analyses, multimodal plans, active transportation projects, campus and institutional planning, environmental review, traffic operations analyses, and transportation system planning.
• 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 Tacoma 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 and repeat work.
• Established relationships and experience working with Washington State and local agencies, institutional clients, developers, and private-sector organizations, with strong knowledge of the South Puget Sound and/or Central Washington 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 Washington 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.