Fehr & Peers
Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner
San Diego, California · Junior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$84k-$86kDetected 28 days ago
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odds of building a lasting career here
50Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
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
Level I$82,2851 entry
Level II$100,4022 entries
Level III$118,5183 entries
Level IV$136,6354 entries
Even the top of this range is below the Level II threshold of $100,402, 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Experience or exposure in the following transportation topic areas: Field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, travel demand modeling, and related areas.
- Field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, travel demand modeling, and related areas.
Requirements
- Experience can come from internships, employment, coursework, research, student organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant experiences.
- A completed bachelor's or in-progress master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field such as geography, math, statistics, or economics.
- Experience or exposure to relevant technical software and tools: Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience in a professional or team environment related to transportation or another relevant field is helpful but may come from a variety of settings and experiences.
- Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects. An EIT is preferred for engineering candidates.
Nice to have
- Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects.
- An EIT is preferred for engineering candidates.
Skills
- An entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to communication and getting work done.
- Genuine curiosity about transportation and familiarity with the challenges of day-to-day travel within your community.
- Organizational skills and the ability to balance priorities between multiple tasks within a defined timeline.
- Experience with technical writing and public speaking through school and/or work experience.
- Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.
- Transportation planning and analysis:
- Traffic operations, forecasting, and safety:
- Transportation design:
Compensation
- $84k-$86k
Benefits
- You do not need experience in every topic area or software program listed below-we expect you to continue learning and developing on the job.
Company info
- What Your First Year May Look Like Qualifications We're looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to their work.
- We're looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to their work.
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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