Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

Fehr & Peers; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with matching and profit

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring and Career Development

R&D group participation

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in Oakland is seeking a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2–4 years of experience. You will build on a strong technical foundation and begin to take on greater ownership, leading tasks and mentoring others.

You will work on a wide range of planning and engineering projects, develop your technical expertise, manage projects, support clients, and grow into a strong project manager within a collaborative culture that values mentorship and initiative.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field.
• EIT certification preferred; progress toward professional licensure encouraged.
• Open to exploring new technologies and tools while maintaining judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently with guidance.
• Contribute to project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• 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 and reviewing work.
• Assist with proposals and business development initiatives.
• Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client communication

Proactive mindset

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation/civil/EE/urban planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)

CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation)

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

Vistro

VISSIM

Sidra

Cube/Voyager

TransCAD

VISUM

Emme

Python

R

Job description

At Fehr & Peers, our people bring different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to their work, with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We highly value that same passion in candidates for our team.

As a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2-4 years of experience, you are building on a strong technical foundation and beginning to take on greater ownership in your work. This role represents an important step in your career—where you move from primarily executing tasks to helping shape project approaches, leading efforts, and mentoring others.

You’ll work on a wide range of planning and engineering projects, developing both your technical expertise and your ability to manage projects, support clients, and contribute to the success of your team. Along the way, you’ll be supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship, encourages initiative, and empowers you to grow into a strong project manager.

Project Experience May Include:

• Transportation impact studies (e.g. CEQA and non-CEQA studies)
• Bicycle and pedestrian planning
• Access, circulation, and parking studies
• Multimodal operations assessments
• Complete streets planning, operations, and design
• Transit forecasting and operations
• Travel behavior forecasting
• Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments
• Systemic safety studies
• Corridor and interchange studies
• Climate action plans
• Freight planning and TDM strategies
• Conceptual through final design (e.g., bikeways, signals, signing and striping, roundabouts, lighting, temporary traffic control)

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget
• Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance
• Contribute to project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making
• 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
• Assist with proposal efforts and business development initiatives
• Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively
• Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed
• 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

Growth & Development

In this role, you can expect to:

• Take increasing ownership of your work and understand how it contributes to overall project success
• Strengthen your project management skills by leading smaller efforts and coordinating with team members
• Develop confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staffBegin developing an area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset
• Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
• Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence
• Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment
• EIT certification (for engineering candidates) preferred; progress toward professional licensure encouraged
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment

Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required):

• General: Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation)
• Traffic Operations: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra
• Modeling: Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme
• Programming: Python and/or R

$97,000 - $115,000 a year

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

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.

San Francisco Applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.