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Fehr & Peers

Entry-level Transportation Design Engineer

Sacramento, California, United States +1

Location
Sacramento, California, United States · Roseville, California, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Function
Engineering
Pay
$70K – $82K a year
Posted
8 days ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $82K a year, is 40% below the median of $136K for entry level engineering jobs in California (middle half $118K – $160K, 670 jobs that state pay).

55 engineering jobs open in Sacramento: 7% remote, 20 posted in the last 30 days.

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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.

Join our team as a Transportation Design Engineer, dedicated to solving complex transportation challenges and developing engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for traffic and multimodal projects, including complete streets improvements, traffic signals, intelligent transportation solutions (ITS), lighting and illumination, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit access and speed/reliability improvements, temporary traffic control, and signing/striping plans.

In our collaborative environment, you’ll gain experience with software such as AutoCAD and Microstation, Synchro/SimTraffic, Bluebeam, AGi32, and ProjectWise, while benefiting from the support of our companywide Engineering Discipline Group, focused on advancing capabilities and skills. You’ll develop project management skills through experience in the full life cycle of a project including citywide planning, project scoping, design, and construction support, and supporting state and local agencies implementing multimodal infrastructure improvements, policies, and plans. At Fehr & Peers you’ll maximize your personal and professional growth potential as you contribute to a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for planning and feasibility activities by developing concept designs and planning level cost estimates
  • Develop and analyze design alternatives for traffic engineering projects
  • Conduct field visits to review existing conditions and design constraints
  • Prepare design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
  • Provide design support during construction (requests for information, contractor submittals, etc.)
  • Effectively communicate engineering concepts in memos, reports, and project meetings
  • Collaborate with a diverse set of professionals including planners, engineers, technicians, analysists, and data scientists
  • Work under the guidance of professional engineers to gain experience that counts towards state licensing requirement for the P.E. exam
  • 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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in transportation, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Work experience and/or completion of significant project coursework in traffic engineering design or related transportation design experience
  • Exceptional technical writing and public speaking skills
  • Work experience and/or coursework with software such as AutoCAD and/or Microstation (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.

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.

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Posted by Fehr & Peers on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:42 UTC; the original is the reference.

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