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

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

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This role offers an entry‑level career foundation in transportation engineering and planning. You will gain experience across a wide variety of project types and tasks, including transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, access studies, multimodal operations assessments, complete streets planning, cost estimates, transit forecasting, travel behavior forecasting, vehicle miles of travel assessments, safety studies, corridor studies, climate action plans, freight planning, demand management plans, and full design drawings from concept to construction‑ready documents.

$76,000 – $82,000 per year.

• 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.
• Explore the Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development program.

• Participate in on‑the‑job training and mentoring.
• Work on a few different projects.
• Seek additional work from project managers.

• Work on a variety of projects with most staff in the office.
• Use several technical software programs.
• Prepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentations.

• Attend multiple client meetings.
• Increase responsibility for managing small projects.

• An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done.
• Genuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with the challenges of day‑to‑day travel within your community.
• Completed bachelor’s or in‑process master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics).
• Coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or other related courses (an EIT for engineering candidates is preferred).
• Experience or exposure related to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, and/or travel demand modeling).
• Experience or exposure to relevant software:
  Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), AutoCAD, Micro Station;
  Traffic Operations Analysis (HCS, Synchro/Sim Traffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra);
  Travel Demand Modeling (Cube/Voyager, Trans
  
  CAD, VISUM, Emme);
  Programming (Python, R).
• Previous work experience in an office setting related to a topic area listed above.
• Experience with technical writing and public speaking through school or work.
• Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem‑solving.
• Organizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timeline.

• 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 about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.

Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to 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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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

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