Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
Description For Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
Fehr & Peers is seeking an Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner to join their diverse team of transportation professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a career foundation through various experiences in both planning and engineering project work. The position involves working on diverse projects including transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, complete streets design, transit operations, and safety studies.
The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to grow through hands-on experience in multiple aspects of transportation engineering and planning. From day one, you'll be involved in real projects, working alongside experienced professionals. Within your first six months, you'll be using technical software, preparing deliverables, and working with various team members. By the end of your first year, you'll be attending client meetings and managing small projects.
The role offers exposure to cutting-edge transportation solutions, including climate action plans, freight planning, and transportation demand management. You'll work on everything from conceptual designs to construction-ready documents for bikeways, traffic signals, street lighting, and roundabouts. The position emphasizes both technical skills and project management development, providing a solid foundation for career growth.
What makes this role particularly exciting is the combination of technical work and public impact. You'll be involved in projects that directly affect community mobility and sustainability. The company values diversity and provides a collaborative environment where new ideas are welcomed. With a salary range of $72,000-$80,000, this position offers competitive compensation for entry-level professionals in the transportation field.
The role requires a balance of technical expertise and soft skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members. You'll be part of a company that emphasizes professional development and offers opportunities to participate in research and development programs. If you're passionate about transportation and want to make a meaningful impact on how people move through their communities, this position offers an excellent starting point for your career.
Responsibilities For Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
- Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
- Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materials
- Handle project management responsibilities
- Participate in professional organizations
- Conduct site visits and collect field data
- Work on various transportation projects
- Prepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentations
- Attend client meetings
- Manage small projects
Requirements For Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
- Bachelor's or in-progress master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban planning, or related field
- Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication
- Experience with technical writing and public speaking
- Knowledge of software: Microsoft Excel, GIS, CAD, traffic operations analysis tools
- Interpersonal skills and desire to collaborate
- Organizational skills and ability to balance priorities
- EIT certification preferred for engineering candidates
- Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning
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