Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers

Transportation Design Engineer (4-7 years)

Tacoma, Washington · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$150kDetected 51 days ago
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Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Based out of our Seattle or Tacoma offices, you will work in person at least three days per week, collaborating with colleagues.
  • Your work will combine technical leadership, project management, and client development.
  • At Fehr & Peers, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of transportation in communities across the region.

Responsibilities

  • As a Transportation Design Engineer, you will help grow Fehr & Peers' transportation engineering practice in Washington while leading the delivery of impactful, community-based, transportation projects.
  • You will work with clients and community partners while helping expand our presence in the local market.
  • You will deliver innovative, thoughtful design solutions that align with client objectives and reflect current best practices.
  • You will also manage projects, oversee tasks, and mentor technical staff to deliver high-quality engineering work for our clients.
  • We partner with public, private, and institutional clients to provide cutting-edge transportation planning and engineering expertise.
  • For public sector clients, we lead PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents and processes, and related services.

Requirements

  • 4-7 years of experience in transportation and traffic engineering, including preparing and reviewing traffic signals, roadway illumination, ITS, and signing & striping plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Bachelor's degree in transportation, civil, electrical engineering, urban planning, or related field
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Washington State, or the ability to obtain Washington P.E. licensure within six months of hire date
  • Familiarity with safety & mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
  • 4-7 years of experience in transportation and traffic engineering, including preparing and reviewing traffic signals, roadway illumination, ITS, and signing & striping plans, specifications, and estimates; selecting and designing transportation safety countermeasures and complete streets elements
  • The ideal candidate will have experience applying Washington State local agency design standards, WSDOT Design Manual, MUTCD, AASHTO design standards on a variety of transportation projects
  • Strong project management skills and client-facing responsibilities
  • Understanding of WSDOT and local agency operational standards, with experience applying them on Washington projects
  • Demonstrated success developing client relationships, leading proposals, and contributing to business development efforts
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, teaming partners, stakeholders, and internal project teams with a passion for listening to and engaging with communities across different backgrounds and experiences.
  • Interest and experience in mentoring and developing staff
  • Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment

Compensation

  • $105k-$150k

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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