Experienced Transportation Design Engineer at Fehr & Peers

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Transportation, Civil Engineering, Urban PlanningIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience in transportation engineering
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
Currently hold or plan to hold an Oregon professional engineer’s (PE) license
Experience applying MUTCD and AASHTO design standards on a variety of projects
Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans
Safety countermeasure selection and design
Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
Experience leading proposals and nurturing client relationships
Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff
Additional Desired Qualifications
Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities
Quick-build project design and implementation
Active transportation planning and design
Road safety planning and design
Experience with Oregon engineering standards and clients

Responsibilities

Leading and managing engineering and planning projects
Performing field work, such as site review preceding design, and support during construction
Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging
Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects
Managing direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement
Marketing and bringing in new projects by nurturing client relationships and preparing proposals and interviews
Mentoring and training your colleagues and receiving mentorship from senior staff

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Transportation DesignConceptual DesignConstruction DocumentsProject ManagementCivil EngineeringComplete StreetsNACTO StandardsField WorkSite ReviewPS&ECorridor StudiesMaster Plans

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Transportation Design Engineer role?

The position requires 7+ years of experience in transportation engineering.

What education is needed for this position?

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics) is required.

What license is required or planned for this role?

Candidates must currently hold or plan to hold an Oregon professional engineer’s (PE) license.

Is this a remote position, or what is the location policy?

The job supports multiple locations; apply once and discuss preferences during screening. Flexibility and work-life balance are emphasized.

What is the company culture like at Fehr & Peers?

Fehr & Peers is a group of passionate planners and engineers focused on helping communities by expanding accessibility and improving mobility, with emphasis on career growth, mentorship, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Fehr & Peers

Develops tailored transportation solutions

About Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers specializes in developing innovative transportation solutions tailored to diverse community needs, leveraging self-funded research and development investments to provide well-informed, data-driven answers and potential solutions. They actively listen to client and community needs, handling every project with diligence and focus, and have been trusted as objective partners in transportation since 1985.

100 Pringle Ave #600, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USAHeadquarters

1985Year Founded

$5MTotal Funding

DEBT_PPCompany Stage

ConsultingIndustries

201-500Employees