Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (2026 and 2027)

If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.
 
At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We highly value that same passion in candidates for our team. Our Entry-Level Engineers and Planners may expect to build a career foundation through a wide variety of experiences. Our emphasis on the early development of project management and technical skills provides the tools for success as well as a foundation for increasing career growth. These opportunities for personal and professional growth are maximized through experience in both planning and engineering project work and by exposure to a multitude of project types and tasks, including the following:
 
- Transportation impact studies 
- Bicycle and pedestrian planning 
- Access, circulation, and parking studies 
- Multimodal operations assessments 
- Complete streets planning, operations, and design 
- Cost estimates and project specifications 
- Transit forecasting and operations 
- Travel behavior forecasting 
- Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments 
- Systemic safety studies 
- Highway interchange/corridor studies 
- Climate action plans 
- Freight planning 
- Transportation demand management (TDM) plans 
- Design drawings from the conceptual stage all the way to construction-ready documents, including the following: 
- Bikeways/complete streets 
- Signing and striping 
- Traffic signals/ITS 
- Street lighting 
- Roundabouts 
- Temporary traffic control 
 
Please review the responsibilities below.

Responsibilities

- Conduct transportation analysis and prepare reports, memos, and other technical deliverables

- Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materials

- Support project coordination and management activities

- Engage with professional organizations and industry activities

- Conduct site visits and collect field data

- Explore opportunities to contribute to Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development program

- Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results

What Your First Year May Look Like

By the end of the first month:

- Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring

- Contribute to several different projects

- Seek additional work from project managers

By the end of six months:

- Work on a variety of projects with staff throughout the office

- Build proficiency with several technical software programs

- Prepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentations

- Take on increasing independence and responsibility for your work

By the end of the first year:

- Participate in multiple client meetings

- Take on increased responsibility for coordinating and managing small projects or project tasks

- Start to develop deeper experience in areas that align with project opportunities, your interests, and your growing skills

Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to their work. You do not need experience in every topic area or software program listed below—we expect you to continue learning and developing on the job. Experience can come from internships, employment, coursework, research, student organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant experiences.

- A completed bachelor’s or in-progress master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field such as geography, math, statistics, or economics.

- Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects. An EIT is preferred for engineering candidates.

- Experience or exposure in the following transportation topic areas: Field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, travel demand modeling, and related areas.

- Experience or exposure to relevant technical software and tools: Microsoft Excel; GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS); CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation); traffic operations analysis tools (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra); travel demand modeling tools (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme); and programming languages such as Python or R.

- Previous experience in a professional or team environment related to transportation or another relevant field is helpful but may come from a variety of settings and experiences.

- An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done.

- Genuine curiosity about transportation and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel within your community.

- Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving.

- Organizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timeline.

- Experience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or work experience.

- Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

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.

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.