Fehr & Peers
Experienced Complete Streets Designer/Civil Engineer
Los Angeles, California · 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
$9,912 more — $119,912 — moves this role to Level III and 3 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 $119,912 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. 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
- If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.
- Our private sector clients include civil engineers, urban designers, developers, and technology firms.
- Additional Desired Qualifications Benefit Highlights: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
Responsibilities
- As an Experienced Complete Streets Designer/Civil Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of various transportation system solutions for a range of communities, with an emphasis on Safe Systems and Complete Streets design.
- You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels while conducting field work, coordinating closely with members of complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging in discussions with clients and communities, and on-the-job training.
- Your focus will be to offer innovative and well-thought-out design solutions that align with client objectives and adhere to the latest best practices established by NACTO and similar organizations.
- Additionally, you will be responsible for project management, overseeing tasks, and assigning technical staff as necessary to deliver projects to clients.
- We partner with public, private, and institutional clients while embracing and striving to embody the diversity of our market area.
- We aim to be our clients' most trusted partner by delivering cutting-edge technical expertise.
- For public sector clients, we lead PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents, and everything in between.
Requirements
- 5-12 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 a California professional engineer's (PE) license in Civil Engineering, or have the ability to obtain through reciprocity within one year
- Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans
- Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
- Familiarity with the Safe System approach to safety
- Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff
- Demonstrated understanding of complete streets, including separated bikeways, protected intersections, and roundabout layout
- Experience applying Caltrans, MUTCD, NACTO, and AASHTO design standards/guidelines on a variety of projects
- Experience developing construction documents (final design, PS&E) for traffic engineering projects
- Familiarity with safety countermeasure selection and design
- Experience leading proposals and building client relationships
- Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.
Compensation
- $110k-$155k
Company info
- We are a group of passionate planners and engineers who work to help communities by expanding accessibility, enhancing safety, and improving mobility.
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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