Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area) (5+ Years)

Fehr & Peers; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Mentoring and Career Development programs

Job summary

Fehr & Peers in Petaluma, California is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to lead meaningful multimodal transportation projects. The role involves solving complex transportation challenges, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and strong technical writing skills. The position offers extensive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering.
• Strong technical writing and public speaking skills.
• Experience with project management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and solve complex transportation planning and engineering challenges.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly through strong writing and presentations.
• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.

Skills

Traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM)

Traffic engineering and streetscape design

Transportation planning (e.g., bicycle/transit plans, infrastructure finance)

Travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME)

Technical writing

Public speaking

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Fehr & Peers is looking for an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to help lead meaningful, multimodal transportation projects that shape how people move through their communities. In this role, you won’t just deliver projects—you’ll help define them. You’ll bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to complex transportation challenges, while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of those around you. You’ll join a team that values initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and mentorship. We trust our experienced staff to take ownership, contribute to strategy, and help move both projects and people forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead and solve complex transportation planning and engineering challenges across all travel modes
• Communicate technical concepts clearly through strong writing, presentations, and discussions with clients and stakeholders
• Apply a range of analytical tools and software to develop practical, well-supported recommendations
• Work across diverse project types, including traffic and transit simulation, corridor and campus plans, multimodal studies, and transportation impact analyses
• Work on a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more
• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering, including experience in one or more of the following:
• Traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM)
• Traffic engineering and streetscape design
• Transportation planning (e.g., bicycle/transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy)
• Travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME)
• 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)
• Strong technical writing and public speaking skills
• Experience with project management and contributing to business development efforts
• Professional license (highly desirable)
• Willingness to travel to support projects and collaboration across offices
• GIS experience (preferred, but not required)

At Fehr & Peers, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, take on leadership, and make a lasting impact—while working in an environment that values collaboration, mentorship, and balance.

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.

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.