Fehr & Peers

Experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area)

Fehr & Peers  •  Walnut Creek, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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

  • 4-10 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. 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

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About Fehr & Peers

We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and over 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985, we’ve partnered with public and private clients to design safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move—creating spaces where everyone can thrive, today and for generations to come.

Bringing together data, technology, and the lived experiences of the communities we serve, we help clients make confident, well-informed decisions. Along the way, we’ve earned national recognition for raising the bar on how transportation projects are planned, designed, and delivered. Many of our first clients still trust us with their transportation needs after decades of collaboration—a testament to the strong partnerships we build and the innovative mindset we bring to every project.

Through these long-standing community relationships and ongoing investments in research and development, we continue to influence the future of transportation while mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. Our mission is to empower every employee to develop effective and innovative transportation solutions that improve communities. We ensure that every decision supports this mission by encouraging creativity, accountability, and collaboration. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive culture that embraces fresh ideas.

Whether you’re looking to collaborate or join our team, we’d love to connect. Explore our current openings by visiting the Jobs tab.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Walnut Creek, CA
Year Founded
1985
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