Fehrandpeersdc
Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
Fehrandpeersdc, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.At Fehr & Peers, we are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We highly value that same passion in candidates for our team. Our Entry-Level Engineers and Planners may expect to build a career foundation through a wide variety of experiences. Our emphasis on the early development of project management and technical skills provides the tools for success as well as a foundation for increasing career growth. These opportunities for personal and professional growth are maximized through experience in both planning and engineering project work and by exposure to a multitude of project types and tasks, including the following:Transportation impact studiesBicycle and pedestrian planningAccess, circulation, and parking studiesMultimodal operations assessmentsComplete streets planning, operations, and designCost estimates and project specificationsTransit forecasting and operationsTravel behavior forecastingVehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessmentsSystemic safety studiesHighway interchange/corridor studiesClimate action plansFreight planningTransportation demand management (TDM) plansDesign drawings from the conceptual stage all the way to construction-ready documents, including:Bikeways/complete streetsSigning and stripingTraffic signals/ITSStreet lightingRoundaboutsTemporary traffic controlPlease review the responsibilities below.Ongoing:
Conduct transportation analysis and write reportsParticipate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materialsHandle project management responsibilitiesParticipate in professional organizationsConduct site visits and collect field dataExplore the Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development programBy the end of the first month:
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoringWork on a few different projectsSeek additional work from project managersBy the end of six months:
Work on a variety of projects with most staff in the officeUse several technical software programsPrepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentationsBy the end of the first year:
Attend multiple client meetingsIncrease responsibility for managing small projectsQualifications (We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you don't meet all of the qualifications listed below)
An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work doneGenuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel within your communityCompleted bachelor’s or in-progress 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 (note that experience in all these 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 (note that 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 aboveExperience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or work experienceInterpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solvingOrganizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timelineSalary:
$89,000 - $92,000 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 Insurance401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharingFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter BenefitsPaid Vacation, holidays and sick leave8 weeks of Paid Parental LeaveMentoring and Career Development programsResearch and Development group participation, and moreFull information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.EEO:
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.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, contact
Human Resources .
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Conduct transportation analysis and write reportsParticipate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materialsHandle project management responsibilitiesParticipate in professional organizationsConduct site visits and collect field dataExplore the Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development programBy the end of the first month:
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoringWork on a few different projectsSeek additional work from project managersBy the end of six months:
Work on a variety of projects with most staff in the officeUse several technical software programsPrepare deliverables, including memos, reports, and presentationsBy the end of the first year:
Attend multiple client meetingsIncrease responsibility for managing small projectsQualifications (We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you don't meet all of the qualifications listed below)
An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work doneGenuine curiosity for the work and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel within your communityCompleted bachelor’s or in-progress 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 (note that experience in all these 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 (note that 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 aboveExperience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or work experienceInterpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solvingOrganizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timelineSalary:
$89,000 - $92,000 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 Insurance401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharingFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter BenefitsPaid Vacation, holidays and sick leave8 weeks of Paid Parental LeaveMentoring and Career Development programsResearch and Development group participation, and moreFull information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.EEO:
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.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, contact
Human Resources .
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