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Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area) (5+ Years)

Posted 9 days ago

OfficeSan Francisco, California115k - 155k USD

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
  • 5+ 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.
     
     
    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.
    Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Salary
    115k - 155k USD
    per year
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    Fehr & Peers partners with public and private clients to design safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move

    Employees
    445
    Industry
    Civil Engineering
    Headquarters
    Walnut Creek, California
    Founded
    1985
    Specialties
    Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Solutions, local transportation, transportation engineering, innovative transportation solutions, transportation research, transportation economics, complete streets, vehicle miles traveled, transportation design, highway traffic forecasting, transportation policy, research and development, multimodal transportation, transportation leadership, transportation safety, transportation technology, grant planning and support, transportation trends, and parks and recreation

    Key team members

    Patrick McDonough

    Patrick McDonough

    Nick VanderKwaak

    Nick VanderKwaak

    Suzanne Luckjiff

    Suzanne Luckjiff

    Matt Benjamin

    Matt Benjamin

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