Experienced Transportation Design Engineer

@ Fehr & Peers

Experienced Transportation Design Engineer

Posted 15 months ago

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About the job

Fehr & Peers provides transportation planning and engineering services. This role focuses on designing transportation systems, managing projects, collaborating with teams, and engaging with communities to improve mobility and accessibility.

Requirements

3-8 years in transportation engineering
Experience with site review and field work
Knowledge of design standards (Caltrans, MUTCD, AASHTO)
Ability to prepare plans and specifications
Client relationship management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering or planning
PE license or eligibility
Experience with traffic signals and signing
Interest in community engagement
Mentoring and team leadership skills

Full job description

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 ITS and transportation technology projects, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

3-8 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 Caltrans, 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

Additional Desired Qualifications

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 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.

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