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Entry-Level Transportation EngineerPlanner (SpringSummer 2026) at Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers Seattle, WA

Job Description

If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once your preference will be discussed during the screening process.At Fehr & Peers we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in commona passion for highly value that same passion incandidates for our team. Our Entry-Level Transportation Engineers and Planners may expect to build a career foundation through a wide variety of emphasisontheearly development of project management and technical skillsprovides the tools for success as well as a foundation for increasing career opportunities for personal and professional growthare maximizedthrough experience in both planning and engineeringproject workandbyexposure toa multitude of project types and tasks including the following:- Transportation impact studies- Bicycle and pedestrian planning- Access circulation and parking studies- Multimodal operations assessments- Completestreets planning operations and design- Cost estimates and project specifications- Transit forecasting and operations- Travel behavior forecasting- Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments- Systemic safety studies- Highway interchange/corridor studies- Climateactionplans- Freight planning- Transportationdemandmanagement(TDM)plans- Design drawings from the conceptual stage all the way to construction-ready documents including the following:- Bikeways/completestreets- Signing and striping- Traffic signals/ITS- Street lighting- Roundabouts- Temporary traffic controlPlease review the responsibilities below.Ongoing: Conduct transportation analysis and write reportsParticipate in meetings including preparing presentations and public outreach materialsHandle project management responsibilitiesParticipate in professional organizationsConduct site visits and collect field dataExplore the Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development programBy the end of the first month: Participate in on-the-job training and mentoringWork on a few different projectsSeek additional work from project managersBy the end of six months: Work on a variety of projects with most staff in the officeUse several technical software programsPrepare deliverables including memos reports and presentationsBy the end of the first year: Attend multiple client meetingsIncrease responsibilityformanaging small projectsQualifications (We encourage all applicants to apply even if you dont meet all of the qualifications listed below)An entrepreneurial spiritandproactive approach to communication and getting work doneGenuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel within your communityCompletedbachelors or in-processmasters degree in transportation civil or electrical engineering urban and regional planning or a related major ( 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 the following topic areas (note thatexperience in all these areas is not required)Topic Areas: Field work traffic operations analysis signal design transportation planning ( or transit plans infrastructure finance transportation and land use policy and/or travel demand modeling)Experience or exposure to relevant software(note thatexperience with allsoftware is not required). GeneralMicrosoftExcel GIS (ArcGIS QGIS) and/or CAD (AutoCADMicrostation). Traffic Operations AnalysisHCS Synchro/SimTrafficVistro VISSIM and/or Sidra. Travel Demand ModelingCube/VoyagerTransCAD VISUM and/or Emme. ProgrammingPython and/or R.Previous work experience in an office setting related to a topic area listed aboveExperience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or workexperienceInterpersonal skills a desire to collaborate and a creative approach to problem-solvingOrganizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timeline$75000 - $85000 a yearPlacement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education experience and qualifications.Benefit Highlights: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 and more.Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.EEO: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.Nondiscrimination: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 contactHuman 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.Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Children Activity,Internal Audit,Installation Maintenance Repair,Front Office Management,Banking & Finance,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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