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Experienced Transportation Engineer (Bay Area) (7-12 Years)

Fehr & Peers

Job Location:

Oakland, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 140000 - 190000

Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Fehr & Peers we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in commona passion for transportation. We value that same curiosity initiative and commitment to improving communities in our employees.

As a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience you are:

Operating with a strong technical foundation
Demonstrating ownership in the quality and timeliness of your work
Balancing collaboration while also effectively using judgment and expertise to operate independently
Successfully scoping and managing projects including delegating to other individuals as well as managing clients
Effectively mentoring and teaching others as part of project work execution

Youllwork on a widerangeengineering projectsadvancingyour technicalexpertiseand your ability to manage projects support clientsbring in new project opportunitiesand contribute to the success of your team. Along the wayyoullbe supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship encourages initiative and empowers you to grow into a strong project manager.

Project Experience May Include:

Managing and delivering transportation projects from conceptual planning through final design including preparation of Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Traffic engineering design including bikeways traffic signals signing and striping roundabouts lighting and temporary traffic control.
- Complete streets planning operations and design.
- Multimodal operations assessments.
- Corridor and interchange studies.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects including coordinating scope schedule and budget
Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently with appropriate guidance
Contribute to and as appropriate lead project approaches problem-solving and decision-making
Prepare clear well-organized technical reports memos and presentations
Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development
Mentor entry-level staff and interns including delegating reviewing work and providing guidance
Lead in collaboration with others proposal efforts and business development initiatives
Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively
Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed

Growth & Development

In this role you can expect to:

Contribute to a rapidly growing complete streets design practice with opportunities for office and regional leadership
Strengthen and enhance your project management skills by leading moderate to large project efforts and coordinating with team members
Deepen confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients stakeholders and the public
Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staff
Deepen your area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset
Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program

Qualifications

712years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
Bachelors or masters degree in transportation or civil engineering
Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence
Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning traffic engineering transportation design (conceptual through PS&E) complete streets traffic operations analysis or travel demand modeling
Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required):
- General (required): Microsoft Excel CAD (AutoCAD MicroStation)
- Traffic Operations (preferred): HCS Synchro/SimTraffic Vistro VISSIM Sidra
Demonstrated ability to manage tasks prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative
Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment
California Civil PE License required; additional license or certification viewed favorably

$140000 - $190000 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.

Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.

EEO: Fehr & Peers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit hire develop and promote employees based on qualifications merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion creed sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship age disability genetic information veteran or military status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We value the unique experiences perspectives and contributions of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

San Francisco Applicants:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 contactHuman Resources.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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