Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers

Transportation Design Engineer (7-12 Years)

Portland, Oregon · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 37 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

  • 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.
  • 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging
  • Performing field work, such as site review preceding design, and support during construction
  • As a Transportation Design Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of various transportation system solutions for different communities.
  • You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels, coordinating closely with members of complete streets engineering and planning teams, and engaging in discussions with clients and communities to build strong relationships.
  • Your main focus will be on business development and innovative, 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.

Requirements

  • 7-12 years of experience in transportation engineering consulting
  • 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)
  • Experience with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans
  • Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
  • Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff
  • Currently hold a professional engineer's (PE) license
  • Experience applying MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards on a variety of projects
  • Familiarity with ODOT and local agency design and operations standards and experience applying them on Oregon projects
  • Experience developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth through business development and repeat work.
  • Safety countermeasure selection and design
  • Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment

Compensation

  • $140k-$160k

Company info

  • We are a group of passionate planners and engineers who work to help communities by expanding accessibility 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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