Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Summer 2026)

Position Overview

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 with a passion for transportation. Our Entry-Level Engineers and Planners build a career foundation through varied experiences that emphasize early project management and technical skills development. This role provides exposure to an array of project types and tasks including transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, access/circulation/parking studies, multimodal operations assessments, complete streets planning, cost estimates, transit forecasting, travel behavior forecasting, vehicle miles of travel assessments, systemic safety studies, highway interchange/corridor studies, climate action plans, freight planning, transportation demand management plans, and comprehensive design drawings from the conceptual stage to construction-ready documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Ongoing: Conduct transportation analysis and write reports; participate in meetings—including preparing presentations and public outreach materials; handle project management responsibilities; engage in professional organizations; conduct site visits and collect field data; and explore the internal Research and Development program.
• By the end of the first month: Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring; work on multiple projects; and seek additional work from project managers.
• By the end of six months: Collaborate on a variety of projects with most office staff; utilize several technical software programs; and prepare deliverables including memos, reports, and presentations.
• By the end of the first year: Attend multiple client meetings and increase responsibility for managing small projects.

Required Qualifications

• An entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to communication and getting work done.
• Genuine curiosity and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel in your community.
• Education: Completed bachelor’s or in-progress master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects (EIT certification is preferred for engineering candidates).
• Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, and transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, land use policy, and/or travel demand modeling).
• Familiarity with relevant software tools such as Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation); traffic operations analysis tools (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra); travel demand modeling software (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme); and programming languages (Python and/or R).
• Previous work experience in an office setting related to transportation topics.
• Experience with technical writing and public speaking through academic or work experience.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, creative problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks within defined timelines.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.
• Participation in the Research and Development group, among other benefits.