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# Transportation Design Engineer (4-7 years) at Fehr & Peers

- **Company:** Fehr & Peers
- **Location:** Tacoma, WA
- **Compensation:** $105k–$150k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/fehrandpeers/e5b92127-d819-4715-bec7-0633af89b4f4

## 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

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with public agency, institutional, and private-sector clients throughout Washington
- Serve as a project manager and trusted advisor, leading client communication and ensuring successful project delivery of traffic engineering design and planning studies
- Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signals, signing/striping, and lighting projects for Pacific Northwest public agencies
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and planners while contributing to a collaborative office culture
- Identify, pursue, and help secure new business opportunities through networking, client engagement, proposal preparation and development, and interview participation
- Prepare and oversee engineering conceptual designs that are technically sound, feasible, and visually compelling
- Perform some field work, including site reviews, design verification, and construction management support
- Engage with community members, stakeholders, and agency staff through public outreach and engagement efforts

## Qualifications

- 4-7 years of experience in transportation and traffic engineering, including preparing and reviewing traffic signals, roadway illumination, ITS, and signing & striping plans, specifications, and estimates; selecting and designing transportation safety countermeasures and complete streets elements
- The ideal candidate will have experience applying Washington State local agency design standards, WSDOT Design Manual, MUTCD, AASHTO design standards on a variety of transportation projects
- Strong project management skills and client-facing responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in transportation, civil, electrical engineering, urban planning, or related field
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Washington State, or the ability to obtain Washington P.E. licensure within six months of hire date
- Understanding of WSDOT and local agency operational standards, with experience applying them on Washington projects
- Familiarity with safety & mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
- Demonstrated success developing client relationships, leading proposals, and contributing to business development efforts
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, teaming partners, stakeholders, and internal project teams with a passion for listening to and engaging with communities across different backgrounds and experiences.
- Interest and experience in mentoring and developing staff

Additional Desired Qualifications

- Experience practicing engineering in Oregon or Alaska
- Additional professional credentials such as: Road Safety Professional (RSP), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), Project Management Profession (PMP) certification
- Existing relationships with Washington State, regional, or local agency clients
- Active transportation planning and design experience
- Road safety planning and design experience
- Quick-build project design and implementation experience

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. 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.

## About Fehr & Peers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm that designs safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move, partnering with public and private clients since 1985.
- **Entity Type**: Private (employee-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Walnut Creek, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1985
- **Founders**: Jerry Walters (Founding Principal)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering
- **Target customers**: Public agencies (municipalities, transit authorities) and private sector clients (developers, corporations)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To empower every employee to develop effective and innovative transportation solutions that improve communities.” [fehrandpeers.com](https://www.fehrandpeers.com/careers/)

## Products & Services
Fehr & Peers offers a range of transportation planning and engineering services:
- **Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning**: Design and analysis for active transportation modes.
- **Freight & Goods Movement**: Planning for efficient, safe movement of goods.
- **Land Use & Transportation**: Integrated land use and transportation strategies.
- **Sustainable Transportation**: Climate-friendly mobility solutions.
- **Multimodal Operations & Simulation**: Traffic modeling and simulation for all modes.
- **Multimodal Safety**: Safety analysis and countermeasure design.
- **Transit Planning**: Planning and design for public transit systems.
- **Transportation Demand Management**: Strategies to reduce solo driving.
- **Transportation Engineering**: Roadway design, traffic signals, and geometric design.
- **Travel Behavior & Forecasting**: Travel demand modeling and forecasting.
- **Visual Communications & GIS**: Mapping, data visualization, and public engagement tools. [careers.mytrb.org](https://careers.mytrb.org/profile/fehr-and-peers/1287350/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held, employee-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $27M (per LinkedIn profile) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/fehr-&-peers) — note: conflicting reports indicate 400+ staff, suggesting revenue may be higher; use as proxy.
- **Total Funding**: Not applicable (bootstrapped/employee-owned, no external funding rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (employee-owned). Long-standing clients include many of its original clients from 1985. [fehrandpeers.com](https://www.fehrandpeers.com/careers/)
- **Growth Signals**: 400+ staff across 24 offices nationwide; 4.3% headcount growth YoY (353 employees per LinkedIn, but careers page says 400+); strong LinkedIn follower growth of +20.4% yearly. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/fehr-&-peers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee-owned structure**: Fosters long-term thinking, shared success, and retention of talent.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Specialized in all modes of transportation with decades of experience since 1985.
- **Nationwide presence**: 24 offices allow local teams to lead projects tailored to community needs.
- **Strong partnerships**: Many clients have been with the firm for decades, reflecting trust and high-quality work.
- **Investment in R&D**: Dedicated Director of Research and Development and continuous innovation in transportation planning methods.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Influence the future of transportation through data-driven decision-making, community engagement, and sustainable mobility solutions.
- **Direction for growth**: Expanding services, mentoring the next generation of industry leaders, and continuing to invest in research and development. [fehrandpeers.com](https://www.fehrandpeers.com/careers/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-owned, collaborative, and empowering environment where employees “have the freedom to contribute ideas, lead efforts, make decisions, and own the results.” [fehrandpeers.com](https://www.fehrandpeers.com/careers/)
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Hybrid work schedules available; most roles are on-site at one of the 24 offices (e.g., Seattle, Los Angeles, Bay Area, Phoenix, Portland). [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/fehrandpeers)
- **Notable Perks**: Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid vacation/holidays/sick leave, commuter benefits, annual performance bonuses, 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, wellness reimbursement, discounts on travel/shopping/tech, and Costco membership reimbursement. [fehrandpeers.com](https://www.fehrandpeers.com/careers/)
- **Career Development**: Access to mentorship at every stage, in-person courses, training, and research & development groups to support continuous learning.
- **Employee Reviews**: Indeed and LinkedIn ratings show mixed reviews (2.7/5.0 on LinkedIn, 155 reviews) with concerns about work-life balance (2.7) and compensation (2.9), but culture (2.9) and career development (3.0) rated slightly higher. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/fehr-&-peers)

## Sources
1. [fehrandpeers.com](https://www.fehrandpeers.com/careers/)
2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/fehr-&-peers)
3. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/fehrandpeers)
4. [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Fehr-&-Peers?campaignid=mobvjcmp&from=mobviewjob&fromjk=c688f1b735d673fe&tk=1jskn6540k3ea800)
5. [careers.mytrb.org](https://careers.mytrb.org/profile/fehr-and-peers/1287350/)

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