Fehr & Peers
Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (2027)
About this role
Entry-level transportation engineering and planning role at Fehr & Peers in San Diego, offering broad exposure to diverse project types including traffic analysis, transit planning, complete streets design, and multimodal assessments. You'll develop technical and project management skills through mentorship while working across planning and engineering disciplines.
What you'll do
- Conduct transportation analysis and prepare technical reports, memos, and deliverables
- Participate in client meetings and prepare presentations and public outreach materials
- Support project coordination and management activities
- Conduct site visits and collect field data for transportation studies
- Develop proficiency with technical software including GIS, CAD, and traffic modeling tools
- Contribute to research and development initiatives while exploring new technologies
What they're looking for
- Transportation planning and engineering analysis
- GIS and CAD software (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, QGIS, Microstation)
- Traffic operations analysis and signal design
- Travel demand modeling and forecasting
- Technical writing and presentation skills
- Project coordination and management
- Data collection and field work
- Microsoft Excel and programming languages (Python or R preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts
- Mentoring and career development programs
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Fehr & Peers
Fehr & Peers designs and evaluates transportation system solutions focused on multimodal mobility, complete streets, and community accessibility. The company is hiring transportation engineers and planners at multiple levels, from mid-career professionals advancing to project leadership through senior roles managing complex regional projects, client relationships, and team mentorship.
- Website
- fehrandpeers.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with transportation planning or engineering coursework and what topics interested you most.
- Which transportation software tools have you used, and how comfortable are you learning new technical platforms on the job?