Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Summer 2026)

About this role

Fehr & Peers seeks entry-level transportation engineers and planners for a summer 2026 position in San Jose to develop foundational skills across diverse project types, from impact studies to design work, while gaining exposure to planning and engineering initiatives.

What you'll do

• Conduct transportation impact studies and multimodal assessments
• Support bicycle, pedestrian, and complete streets planning projects
• Assist with parking, access, and circulation analysis studies
• Contribute to design development from conceptual through construction-ready documents
• Participate in transit forecasting and travel behavior modeling work
• Help develop cost estimates, specifications, and safety assessments

What they're looking for

• Transportation engineering fundamentals
• Project management and coordination
• Technical drawing and CAD skills
• Data analysis and forecasting
• Planning and design principles
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Communication and teamwork
• Multimodal transportation knowledge

Benefits

• Diverse project exposure across planning and engineering
• Early career development and mentorship
• Professional skill-building in technical and project management areas
• Experience with multiple transportation project types
• Growth opportunities and career foundation building
• Location flexibility discussions during screening