Job Description

Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer/Planner to join our team of eight creative professionals in our Tacoma office. You’ll have exciting opportunities to develop innovative multimodal transportation solutions, guide entry- and mid-level staff, and foster client connections. We are seeking professionals passionate about improving communities, motivating others, and taking initiative. As part of a smaller office, you can accelerate your career growth and have a larger impact on developing our team. Here, you’ll be empowered to grow in your career. Your fellow engineers and planners will also help you build upon your project management and technical skills to advance to higher levels of expertise and leadership. We provide support at every stage of your professional journey while respecting your need for work-life balance. Come be a part of our team, where your contributions will leave a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve.  

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems involving all travel modes  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, using strong writing and presentation skills  
• Use a variety of software programs effectively and make timely and informed recommendations to elected officials, managers, and decisionmakers 
• 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 and develop high-quality staff and client relationships  

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of directly relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM), traffic engineering and streetscape design, transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy), or travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME) 
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics) 
• Commitment to working in our Tacoma office for three core days per week 
• Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills 
• Experience with project management and marketing 
• Willingness to travel to other geographic markets as necessary  
• Professional license (highly desirable) 

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. 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