Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Spring/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 of individuals with a passion for transportation. Our Entry-Level Engineers and Planners build a career foundation through varied experiences including transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian planning, complete streets design, and more. This role offers early development in project management and technical skills as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 variety of projects and seek additional work from project managers.
• Utilize technical software to prepare deliverables such as memos, reports, and presentations.
• Attend multiple client meetings and gradually take on responsibility for managing small projects.

Required Qualifications:

• An entrepreneurial spirit paired with a proactive approach to communication and task execution.
• Genuine curiosity about the work and an understanding of the challenges of day-to-day travel within your community.
• 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 disciplines. (An EIT for engineering candidates is preferred.)
• Experience or exposure in areas such as field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, infrastructure finance, transportation or land use policy, and/or travel demand modeling.
• Familiarity with relevant software including Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation), traffic operations analysis tools (e.g., HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic), travel demand modeling software (e.g., Cube/Voyager, VISUM, Emme), or programming languages such as Python and/or R.
• Previous work experience in an office environment related to these topics.
• Experience with technical writing and public speaking through academic or professional settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and effective organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within a defined timeline.

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 our Research and Development group.
• Additional benefits – full details available on our careers page.