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Experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner

Fehr & Peers

Washington, DCFull-time$95–130K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–130K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Fehr & Peers seeks an experienced transportation engineer or planner to develop multimodal transportation solutions, manage projects, and build client relationships. The role includes work across transportation planning and engineering projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. Candidates should bring relevant transportation experience, strong communication skills, and openness to new tools; a PE license is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Traffic Operations Analysis, requiredTraffic Engineering, requiredStreetscape Design, requiredMultimodal Corridor Studies, requiredTransportation Planning, requiredTechnical Writing, requiredPublic Speaking, requiredProject Management, requiredMarketing, requiredGIS, nice to haveCritical Thinking, requiredProfessional Judgment, required

Qualifications

6+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredBachelor's or Master's in Transportation, Engineering, Planning, or Related, requiredProfessional Engineer License, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.

Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner to join our team of creative professionals. You’ll have exciting opportunities to develop innovative multimodal transportation solutions, guide entry-level staff, and foster client connections. We are seeking professionals passionate about improving communities, motivating others, and taking initiative.

Here, you’ll be empowered to grow in your career. Your fellow engineers and planners will also help you build upon your project management and technical skills to advance to higher levels of expertise and leadership. We provide support at every stage of your professional journey while respecting your need for work-life balance. Come be a part of our team, where your contributions will leave a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems involving all travel modes

  • Communicate clearly and concisely, using strong writing and presentation skills

  • Use a variety of software programs effectively and make timely and informed recommendations to elected officials, managers, and decision makers

  • Work on a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more

  • Manage projects and develop high-quality staff and client relationships

  • Contribute to marketing and business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and building relationships with existing and prospective clients

  • Support development of junior staff through mentoring, training, and conducting QAQC

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of directly relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: traffic operations analysis (e.g., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM), traffic engineering and streetscape design, multimodal corridor studies, or transportation planning (e.g., bicycle/pedestrian or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy)

  • 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)

  • Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills

  • Experience with project management and marketing

  • Willingness to travel to other geographic markets as necessary

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

  • Strong GIS skills and experience applying GIS to transportation planning and engineering projects (highly desirable)

  • Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment

Benefit Highlights:

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.

EEO: 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 do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis 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 any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.

How this job compares

Set against the 689 open Transportation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–130K/yr
  • US median$96–135K/yr374 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 4% below the US median midpoint ($118K) — in the middle half of Transportation Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 689 open Transportation Engineer jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Transportation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (531 postings).
Education
477 of the 689 open Transportation Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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