Posted 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area) (5+ Years)

San FranciscoOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Leads multimodal transportation planning and engineering projects, applying analytical tools and technical expertise to solve complex mobility challenges while mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships.

About this role

Fehr & Peers is looking for an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to help lead meaningful, multimodal transportation projects that shape how people move through their communities.

In this role, you won’t just deliver projects—you’ll help define them. You’ll bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to complex transportation challenges, while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of those around you.

You’ll join a team that values initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and mentorship. We trust our experienced staff to take ownership, contribute to strategy, and help move both projects and people forward.

Responsibilities

Lead and solve complex transportation planning and engineering challenges across all travel modes

Communicate technical concepts clearly through strong writing, presentations, and discussions with clients and stakeholders

Apply a range of analytical tools and software to develop practical, well-supported recommendations

Work across diverse project types, including traffic and transit simulation, corridor and campus plans, multimodal studies, and transportation impact analyses

Work on a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more

Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Mentor and support the development of junior staff

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

5+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering, including experience in one or more of the following:

Traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM)

Traffic engineering and streetscape design

Transportation planning (e.g., bicycle/ transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy)

Travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME) 

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics) 

Strong technical writing and public speaking skills 

Experience with project management and contributing to business development efforts

Professional license (highly desirable) 

Willingness to travel to support projects and collaboration across offices

GIS experience (preferred, but not required)

Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment

At Fehr & Peers, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, take on leadership, and make a lasting impact—while working in an environment that values collaboration, mentorship, and balance.

Skills

Business DevelopmentCube/VoyagerEmmeGISHCSProject ManagementPublic SpeakingSynchroTechnical WritingTraffic Operations AnalysisTransCADTravel Demand ForecastingVISSIM