Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
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Entry-Level Transportation Engineer/Planner Our Central Valley office in Stockton seeks an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer/Planner who is eager to gain hands-on exposure to a wide variety of transportation projects while working closely with senior staff and local clients. The position offers the flexibility and entrepreneurial benefits of operating at a "start-up" office, but is also backed by the technical experts, support, and resources of our long-established offices in Sacramento, Roseville, and Walnut Creek. To support training and exposure to a broad array of project types, some travel should be expected in the first year to our Sacramento and Roseville offices.
As part of the growth of a new office, multiple opportunities present themselves for building client and staff relationships, accelerating career growth, and making a difference in the transportation futures of the Central Valley communities. Opportunities for personal and professional growth will include exposure to both planning and engineering project work across a wide range of project types and tasks, including the following:
Transportation impact studies
Bicycle and pedestrian planning
Access, circulation, and parking studies
Multimodal operations assessments
Complete streets 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
Climate action plans
Freight planning
Transportation demand management (TDM) plans
Design drawings from the conceptual stage all the way to construction-ready documents, including the following types: Bikeways/complete streets, Signing and striping, Traffic signals/ITS, Street lighting, Roundabouts, Temporary traffic control
Please review the responsibilities below.
Ongoing: 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
By the end of the first month: Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring
Work on a few different projects
Seek additional work from project managers
By the end of six months: Work on a variety of projects with most staff in the office
Use several technical software programs
Prepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentations
By the end of the first year: Attend multiple client meetings
Increase responsibility for managing small projects
Qualifications (We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you don't meet all of the qualifications listed below) An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done
Genuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel within your community
Completed bachelor's or in-process master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, 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 that experience in all these areas is not required) Topic Areas: Field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, and/or travel demand modeling)
Experience or exposure to relevant software (note that experience with all software is not required). GeneralMicrosoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), and/or CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation). Traffic Operations AnalysisHCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, and/or Sidra. Travel Demand ModelingCube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, and/or Emme. ProgrammingPython and/or R.
Previous work experience in an office setting related to a topic area listed above
Experience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or work experience
Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving
Organizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timeline
Willingness to travel to other offices/market areas as necessary
$72,000 - $80,000 a year
Placement 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.
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, contact Human Resources.
- Location:
- Stockton, CA, United States