Fehr & Peers
Transportation Consultant (8-12 years)
Dallas, Texas · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$13,211 more — $128,211 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $128,211 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (19-3099) · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The position follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of at least three days per week in our downtown Dallas office.
- At Fehr & Peers, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Texas while helping grow an established practice alongside a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through successful delivery, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and project teams.
- Manage direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement.
- Build and strengthen relationships with public agencies, private-sector clients, developers, institutions, and other partners throughout the region.
- Collaborate with office and regional leadership to grow Fehr & Peers' presence and reputation in the local market.
- Mentor and develop staff while fostering collaborative, high-performing project teams.
Requirements
- Approximately 8-12 years of transportation planning or engineering consulting experience.
- Professional registration (PE or AICP, as appropriate) or the ability to obtain it if applicable.
- At Fehr & Peers, our most successful consultants combine technical expertise with strong client relationships, business development, and project leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading complex transportation projects from proposal through delivery.
- Experience developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth through business development, identification of project leads, and receiving repeat work.
- While not required, it is preferable that the candidate have established relationships and experience working with TxDOT, regional and local agencies, institutional clients, developers, and private-sector organizations, with strong knowledge of the North Texas transportation market.
- Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing staff.
- Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.
Compensation
- $115k-$155k
Equal opportunity
- Fehr & Peers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
- We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
- We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
- Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Visa & Work Authorization
- sis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or an
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