Entry-Level Transportation Engineer/Planner

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 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 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 degree 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 (experience in all areas is not required): 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 (experience with all software is not required): General Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), and/or CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation). Traffic Operations Analysis (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, and/or Sidra). Travel Demand Modeling (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, and/or Emme). Programming (Python 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 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 EEO and Nondiscrimination 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr