Fehr & Peers

Transportation Consultant

Fehr & Peers · Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington $140K–$180K Posted 2026-07-31
Salary
$140K–$180K
Type
Full-time
Experience
8+ yr

Fehr & Peers is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer/Planner to join our team of eight creative professionals in our Tacoma office. You’ll have exciting opportunities to develop innovative multimodal transportation solutions, guide entry- and mid-level staff, and foster client connections. We are seeking professionals passionate about improving communities, motivating others, and taking initiative. As part of a smaller office, you can accelerate your career growth and have a larger impact on developing our team.
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.

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.

  • Lead transportation planning and engineering projects from pursuit through successful delivery, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and project teams.
  • Manage and deliver a variety of transportation projects, which may include co rridor studies, transportation impact analyses, multimodal plans, active transportation projects, campus and institutional planning, environmental review, traffic operations analyses, and transportation system planning.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with public agencies, private-sector clients, developers, institutions, and other partners throughout the region.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to client strategy, proposals, interviews, and long-term relationship development.
  • Collaborate with office and regional leadership to grow Fehr & Peers' presence and reputation in the local market.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding clients' goals and delivering practical, innovative transportation solutions.
  • Mentor and develop staff while fostering collaborative, high-performing project teams.
  • Contribute to the long-term success of the Tacoma office through leadership, collaboration, and practice growth.
  • Approximately 8–12 years of transportation planning or engineering consulting experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex transportation projects from proposal through delivery.
  • Experience developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth through business development and repeat work.
  • Established relationships and experience working with Washington State and local agencies, institutional clients, developers, and private-sector organizations, with strong knowledge of the South Puget Sound and/or Central Washington transportation market.
  • Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing staff.
  • Professional registration (PE or AICP, as appropriate) or the ability to obtain it if applicable.

At Fehr & Peers, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Washington while helping grow an established practice alongside a collaborative team. We empower our consultants to build lasting client relationships, pursue meaningful opportunities, mentor the next generation of professionals, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.

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