Entry-Level Transportation Engineer​/Planner; Spring​/Summer

Entry‑Level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Spring/Summer 2026)

Join Fehr & Peers as an Entry‑Level Transportation Engineer/Planner for the Spring/Summer 2026 cohort. This role offers a foundation in both planning and engineering through a range of project types and tasks.

$76,000.00/yr – $82,000.00/yr

Our emphasis on early development of project management and technical skills provides a strong foundation for growth. You will gain experience in:

• Transportation impact studies
• Bicycle and pedestrian planning
• Access, circulation, and parking studies
• Multimodal operations assessments
• Complete streets planning, operations, and design
• Cost estimates and project specifications
• Transit forecasting and operations
• Travel behavior forecasting
• Vehicle miles of travel assessments
• Systemic safety studies
• Highway interchange/corridor studies
• Climate action plans
• Freight planning
• Transportation demand management (TDM) plans
• Design drawings from conceptual to construction‑ready documents, including bikeways, complete streets, signing and striping, traffic signals/ITS, street lighting, roundabouts, and temporary traffic control

Throughout your tenure, you will:

• Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
• Participate in meetings, preparing presentations and public outreach materials
• Handle project management responsibilities
• Participate in professional organizations
• Conduct site visits and collect field data
• Explore Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development program
• Engage in on‑the‑job training and mentoring in the first month
• Work on multiple projects and seek additional work from project managers
• Use technical software programs and prepare deliverables such as memos, reports, and presentations within six months
• Attend client meetings and gradually take on responsibility for managing small projects by the end of the first year

• Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive communication
• Curious about transportation challenges in your community
• Completed bachelor’s degree (or in‑process master’s) in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or a related field
• Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, planning, or related areas (EIT for engineering candidates preferred)
• Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, bicycle or transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, or travel demand modeling
• Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation), traffic operations analysis tools (HCS, Synchro/Sim Traffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra), travel demand modeling tools (Cube/Voyager, Trans
  
  CAD, VISUM, Emme), and programming (Python, R)
• Prior office experience related to the above topics
• Technical writing and public speaking experience
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem‑solving skills
• Organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks on defined timelines

• 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
• Full information available on the careers page

Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nondiscrimination:
All programs and activities are nondiscriminatory under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For assistance with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.

We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact us.

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based on education, experience, and qualifications.