Experienced Transportation Engineer (Bay Area) (7-12 Years)

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. 

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget
Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance
Contribute to, and as appropriate, lead 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
Lead, in collaboration with others, proposal efforts and business development initiatives
Balance 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:
• Contribute to a rapidly growing complete streets design practice with opportunities for office and regional leadership 
• Strengthen and enhance your project management skills by leading moderate to large project efforts and coordinating with team members 
• Deepen confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public 
• Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staff 
• Deepen your area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset 
• Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program 

Qualifications

7–12 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation or civil engineering 
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 (required): Microsoft Excel, CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation)
Traffic Operations (preferred): HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra
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
California Civil PE License required; additional license or certification viewed favorably 

We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.