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# Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years) at Fehr & Peers

- **Company:** Fehr & Peers
- **Location:** Walnut Creek, CA
- **Compensation:** $97k–$115k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/fehrandpeers/e694021d-1eeb-4e30-b8b4-b0621fd80fcc

## Job description

At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We value that same curiosity, initiative, and commitment to improving communities in our employees. As a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2-4 years of experience, you are building on a strong technical foundation and beginning to take on greater ownership in your work. This role represents an important step in your career—where you move from primarily executing tasks to helping shape project approaches, leading efforts, and mentoring others. You’ll work on a wide range of planning and engineering projects, developing both your technical expertise and your ability to manage projects, support clients, and contribute to the success of your team. Along the way, you’ll be supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship, encourages initiative, and empowers you to grow into a strong project manager.

Project Experience May Include:

- Transportation impact studies (e.g. CEQA and non-CEQA studies)
- Bicycle and pedestrian planning
- Access, circulation, and parking studies
- Multimodal operations assessments
- Complete streets planning, operations, and design
- Transit forecasting and operations
- Travel behavior forecasting
- Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments
- Systemic safety studies
- Corridor and interchange studies
- Climate action plans
- Freight planning and TDM strategies
- Conceptual through final design (e.g., bikeways, signals, signing and striping, roundabouts, lighting, temporary traffic control)

## Responsibilities

- Lead tasks and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget
- Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance
- Contribute to project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Prepare clear, well-organized technical reports, memos, and presentations
- Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development
- Mentor entry-level staff and interns, including delegating, reviewing work and providing guidance
- Assist with proposal efforts and business development initiatives
- Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively
- Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed

Growth & Development

In this role, you can expect to:

- Take increasing ownership of your work and understand how it contributes to overall project success
- Strengthen your project management skills by leading smaller efforts and coordinating with team members
- Develop confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public
- Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staff
- Begin developing an area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset
- Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program

## Qualifications

- 2–4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
- 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)
- Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence
- Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets,  traffic operations analysis,  or travel demand modeling
- Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required):

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- General: Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation)
- Traffic Operations: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra
- Modeling: Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme
- Programming: Python and/or R
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative
- Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment
- EIT certification (for engineering candidates) preferred; progress toward professional licensure encouraged

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.

## 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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