Fehr & Peers
Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area) (5+ Years)
San Francisco, 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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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$336 more — $115,336 — moves this role to Level II and 2 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 $115,336 would place this position at wage Level II. 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) · 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
- You'll join a team that values initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and mentorship.
- We trust our experienced staff to take ownership, contribute to strategy, and help move both projects and people forward.
- Benefit Highlights: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
Responsibilities
- Fehr & Peers is looking for an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to help lead meaningful, multimodal transportation projects that shape how people move through their communities.
- In this role, you won't just deliver projects-you'll help define them.
- You'll bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to complex transportation challenges, while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of those around you.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering, including experience in one or more of the following:
- 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 with project management and contributing to business development efforts
- At Fehr & Peers, you'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, take on leadership, and make a lasting impact-while working in an environment that values collaboration, mentorship, and balance.
- Traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM)
- Traffic engineering and streetscape design
- Transportation planning (e.g., bicycle/ transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy)
- Travel demand forecasting (e.g., Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, EMME)
- Strong technical writing and public speaking skills
- Professional license (highly desirable)
- Willingness to travel to support projects and collaboration across offices
- Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment
Nice to have
- GIS experience (preferred, but not required)
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.
- 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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