Fehr & Peers
Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Spring/Summer 2026)
Fehr & Peers, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Spring/Summer 2026) role at Fehr & Peers. The position offers hands-on exposure to a wide variety of transportation projects while working closely with senior staff and local clients. Some travel to supporting offices is expected in the first year. Responsibilities
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 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
An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done. Genuine curiosity about transportation work and familiarity with day-to-day travel challenges in your community. Completed bachelor’s or in-process master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or related fields. Coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, or related areas; EIT is preferred for engineering candidates. Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, and transportation planning. Experience with software: Microsoft Excel, GIS, CAD; Traffic Operations Analysis tools (e.g., HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra); Travel Demand Modeling tools (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme); Programming (Python and/or R). Office experience related to listed topic areas; experience with technical writing and public speaking; strong interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to balance priorities and deadlines; willingness to travel to other offices as needed. Benefits
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 on 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 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. Placement:
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
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Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Spring/Summer 2026) role at Fehr & Peers. The position offers hands-on exposure to a wide variety of transportation projects while working closely with senior staff and local clients. Some travel to supporting offices is expected in the first year. Responsibilities
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 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
An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done. Genuine curiosity about transportation work and familiarity with day-to-day travel challenges in your community. Completed bachelor’s or in-process master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or related fields. Coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, or related areas; EIT is preferred for engineering candidates. Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, and transportation planning. Experience with software: Microsoft Excel, GIS, CAD; Traffic Operations Analysis tools (e.g., HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra); Travel Demand Modeling tools (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme); Programming (Python and/or R). Office experience related to listed topic areas; experience with technical writing and public speaking; strong interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to balance priorities and deadlines; willingness to travel to other offices as needed. Benefits
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 on 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 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. Placement:
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
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