Experienced Transportation Design Engineer

If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.

As a Transportation Design Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of various transportation system solutions for different communities. You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels conducting field work, coordinating closely with members of complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging in discussions with clients and communities, and on-the-job training.  

Your main focus will be to offer innovative and well-thought-out design solutions that align with client objectives and adhere to the latest best practices established by NACTO and similar organizations. Additionally, you will be responsible for project management, overseeing tasks, and assigning technical staff as necessary to deliver projects to clients.  

We partner with public, private, and institutional clients while embracing and striving to embody the diversity of our market area. We aim to be our clients’ most trusted partner by delivering cutting-edge technical expertise. For public sector clients, we lead PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents, and everything in between. Our private sector clients include civil engineers, urban designers, developers, and technology firms. We are a group of passionate planners and engineers who work to help communities by expanding accessibility and improving mobility. By joining Fehr & Peers, you can expect to grow your career with support at every stage while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance

• Leading and managing tasks for engineering and planning studies 
• Performing field work, such as site review preceding design, and support during construction
• Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging 
• Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects 
• Managing direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement 
• Marketing and bringing in new projects by nurturing client relationships and preparing proposals and interviews 
• Mentoring and training your colleagues and receiving mentorship from senior staff

• 7-12 years of experience in transportation engineering 
• 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)  
• Currently hold or plan to hold a professional engineer’s (PE) license 
• Experience applying MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards on a variety of projects 
• Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans 
• Safety countermeasure selection and design 
• Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering 
• Experience leading proposals and nurturing client relationships
• Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff 

• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
• Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities 
• Quick-build project design and implementation 
• Active transportation planning and design 
• Road safety planning and design 

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.

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000