Fehr & Peers
Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)
Walnut Creek, California · Mid · Contract
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Even the top of this range is below the Level II threshold of $115,336, so this role stays at one lottery entry however you negotiate. That is a property of the posted band, not of you.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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
- At Fehr & Peers, our people bring different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to their work, with one thing in common-a passion for transportation.
- We highly value that same passion in candidates for our team.
- This role represents an important step in your career-where you move from primarily executing tasks to helping shape project approaches, leading efforts, and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
- Bachelor's or master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
- Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence
- Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required):
- Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling
Nice to have
- EIT certification (for engineering candidates) preferred
- progress toward professional licensure encouraged
Compensation
- $97k-$115k
Benefits
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative
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.
- San Francisco Applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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