
Posted 8 days ago
Entry-level Transportation Design Engineer
AI Summary
Develops engineering plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic and multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, signals, ITS, and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure, while gaining experience with design software and project lifecycle management.
About this role
Join our team as a Transportation Design Engineer, dedicated to solving complex transportation challenges and developing engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for traffic and multimodal projects, including complete streets improvements, traffic signals, intelligent transportation solutions (ITS), lighting and illumination, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit access and speed/reliability improvements, temporary traffic control, and signing/striping plans.
In our collaborative environment, you’ll gain experience with software such as AutoCAD and Microstation, Synchro/SimTraffic, Bluebeam, AGi32, and ProjectWise, while benefiting from the support of our companywide Engineering Discipline Group, focused on advancing capabilities and skills. You’ll develop project management skills through experience in the full life cycle of a project including citywide planning, project scoping, design, and construction support, and supporting state and local agencies implementing multimodal infrastructure improvements, policies, and plans. At Fehr & Peers you’ll maximize your personal and professional growth potential as you contribute to a variety of projects.
Responsibilities
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Provide support for planning and feasibility activities by developing concept designs and planning level cost estimates
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Develop and analyze design alternatives for traffic engineering projects
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Conduct field visits to review existing conditions and design constraints
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Prepare design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
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Provide design support during construction (requests for information, contractor submittals, etc.)
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Effectively communicate engineering concepts in memos, reports, and project meetings
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Collaborate with a diverse set of professionals including planners, engineers, technicians, analysists, and data scientists
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Work under the guidance of professional engineers to gain experience that counts towards state licensing requirement for the P.E. exam
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Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results
Qualifications
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Bachelor's or master's degree in transportation, civil engineering, or a related field
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Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months
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Work experience and/or completion of significant project coursework in traffic engineering design or related transportation design experience
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Exceptional technical writing and public speaking skills
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Work experience and/or coursework with software such as AutoCAD and/or Microstation (highly desirable)
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Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment
Skills
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