Experienced Transportation Design Engineer
Company: Fehr & Peers
Location: Riverside
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description If you are interested in
multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be
discussed during the screening process. As a Transportation Design
Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of
various transportation system solutions for different communities.
You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and
construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels
conducting field work, coordinating closely with members of
complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging in
discussions with clients and communities, and on-the-job training.
Your main focus will be to offer innovative and well-thought-out
design solutions that align with client objectives and adhere to
the latest best practices established by NACTO and similar
organizations. Additionally, you will be responsible for project
management, overseeing tasks, and assigning technical staff as
necessary to deliver projects to clients. We partner with public,
private, and institutional clients while embracing and striving to
embody the diversity of our market area. We aim to be our clients’
most trusted partner by delivering cutting-edge technical
expertise. For public sector clients, we lead PS&E, corridor
studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents,
and everything in between. Our private sector clients include civil
engineers, urban designers, developers, and technology firms. We
are a group of passionate planners and engineers who work to help
communities by expanding accessibility and improving mobility.By
joining Fehr & Peers, you can expect to grow your career with
support at every stage while maintaining flexibility and
work-lifebalance. Responsibilities Leading and managing tasks for
engineering and planning studies Performing field work, such as
site review preceding design, and support during construction
Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and
visually engaging Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates
(PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including
complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and
lighting projects Managing direct client interaction and
communication with members of the public through community
engagement Marketing and bringing in new projects by nurturing
client relationships and preparing proposals and interviews
Mentoring and training your colleagues and receiving mentorship
from senior staff Qualifications 3-8 years of experience in
transportation engineering 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) Currently hold or plan to hold a professional engineer’s
(PE) license Experience applying Caltrans, MUTCD, and AASHTO design
standards on a variety of projects Familiarity with preparing and
reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans Safety
countermeasure selection and design Familiarity with mobility
issues and how they affect transportation engineering Experience
leading proposals and nurturing client relationships Interest and
experience with mentoring and training staff Additional Desired
Qualifications Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification Passion
for listening to and engaging with diverse communities Quick-build
project design and implementation Active transportation planning
and design Road safety planning and design Placement within the
stated pay range will be determined based upon education,
experience, and qualifications. 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. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse
backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship,
age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation,
military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
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. We may use artificial
intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process,
such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing
responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not
replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made
by humans. If you would like more information about how your data
is processed, please contact us.
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