Fehr & Peers
Entry-Level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Spring/Summer 2026)
Fehr & Peers, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Entry‑Level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Spring/Summer 2026)
Join Fehr & Peers as an Entry‑Level Transportation Engineer/Planner for the Spring/Summer 2026 cohort. This role offers a foundation in both planning and engineering through a range of project types and tasks.
Base Pay Range $76,000.00/yr – $82,000.00/yr
Work Experience and Learning Opportunities Our emphasis on early development of project management and technical skills provides a strong foundation for growth. You will gain experience in:
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 assessments
Systemic safety studies
Highway interchange/corridor studies
Climate action plans
Freight planning
Transportation demand management (TDM) plans
Design drawings from conceptual to construction‑ready documents, including bikeways, complete streets, signing and striping, traffic signals/ITS, street lighting, roundabouts, and temporary traffic control
Responsibilities Throughout your tenure, you will:
Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
Participate in meetings, 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
Engage in on‑the‑job training and mentoring in the first month
Work on multiple projects and seek additional work from project managers
Use technical software programs and prepare deliverables such as memos, reports, and presentations within six months
Attend client meetings and gradually take on responsibility for managing small projects by the end of the first year
Qualifications
Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive communication
Curious about transportation challenges in your community
Completed bachelor’s degree (or in‑process master’s) in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or a related field
Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, planning, or related areas (EIT for engineering candidates preferred)
Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, bicycle or transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, or travel demand modeling
Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation), traffic operations analysis tools (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra), travel demand modeling tools (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme), and programming (Python, R)
Prior office experience related to the above topics
Technical writing and public speaking experience
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem‑solving skills
Organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks on defined timelines
Benefits 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
Full information available on the careers page
EEO & Nondiscrimination Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants regardless of 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: All programs and activities are nondiscriminatory under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For assistance with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact us.
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based on education, experience, and qualifications.
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Base Pay Range $76,000.00/yr – $82,000.00/yr
Work Experience and Learning Opportunities Our emphasis on early development of project management and technical skills provides a strong foundation for growth. You will gain experience in:
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 assessments
Systemic safety studies
Highway interchange/corridor studies
Climate action plans
Freight planning
Transportation demand management (TDM) plans
Design drawings from conceptual to construction‑ready documents, including bikeways, complete streets, signing and striping, traffic signals/ITS, street lighting, roundabouts, and temporary traffic control
Responsibilities Throughout your tenure, you will:
Conduct transportation analysis and write reports
Participate in meetings, 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
Engage in on‑the‑job training and mentoring in the first month
Work on multiple projects and seek additional work from project managers
Use technical software programs and prepare deliverables such as memos, reports, and presentations within six months
Attend client meetings and gradually take on responsibility for managing small projects by the end of the first year
Qualifications
Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive communication
Curious about transportation challenges in your community
Completed bachelor’s degree (or in‑process master’s) in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or a related field
Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, planning, or related areas (EIT for engineering candidates preferred)
Experience or exposure to field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, bicycle or transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, or travel demand modeling
Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation), traffic operations analysis tools (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra), travel demand modeling tools (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme), and programming (Python, R)
Prior office experience related to the above topics
Technical writing and public speaking experience
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem‑solving skills
Organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks on defined timelines
Benefits 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
Full information available on the careers page
EEO & Nondiscrimination Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants regardless of 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: All programs and activities are nondiscriminatory under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For assistance with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact us.
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based on education, experience, and qualifications.
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