Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

Fehr & Peers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A transportation engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Engineer or Planner in San Jose, CA. This role is ideal for individuals with 2–4 years of experience, emphasizing project management and analytical skills. You'll lead teams on transportation studies, mentor junior staff, and contribute to diverse planning and engineering projects. A collaborative environment promises growth in technical expertise and project ownership, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
• Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks and manage projects including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare clear, well-organized technical reports and presentations.
• Mentor entry-level staff and interns.

Skills

Transportation planning

Project management

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)

AutoCAD

Python

Job description

At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We value that same curiosity, initiative, and commitment to improving communities in our employees.

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 initiativesBalance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively
• Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed

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 staff
• Begin 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
• 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
• 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

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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.