Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (2027) at Fehr in Denver, Colorado

Job description

• 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.
• As an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer or Planner, you’ll build a strong professional foundation by applying standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of experienced staff while developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow throughout your career. We look for genuine curiosity, an openness to new experiences and tools, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving – qualities that help you learn, contribute, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation analysis and prepare reports, memos, and other technical deliverables
• Participate in meetings, including preparing presentations and public outreach materials
• Support project coordination and management activities
• Engage with professional organizations and industry activities
• Conduct site visits and collect field data
• Explore opportunities to contribute to Fehr & Peers internal Research and Development program
• Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results

Requirements

• We’re looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to their work. 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. 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.
• Relevant coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or related subjects. An EIT is preferred for engineering candidates.
• 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.
• Experience or exposure to relevant technical software and tools: Microsoft Excel; GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS); CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation); traffic operations analysis tools (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra); travel demand modeling tools (Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme); and programming languages such as Python or R.
• 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.
• 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.
• Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Excel
• GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)
• CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation)
• Technical writing
• Public speaking
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Creative problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Critical thinking
• Professional judgment

Preferred

• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Mentoring and Career Development programs.
• Research and Development group participation, and more.
• Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
• $74,000 - $77,000 a year
• Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.