Principal Transportation Planner

ICF; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 98,614 - 167,644; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to lead the development of high-quality transportation plans and studies. The role requires a Master's degree and over 10 years of experience in transportation policy issues. Responsibilities include managing projects, facilitating workshops, and business development. The pay range for this position is between $98,614.00 and $167,644.00. This position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and offers a dynamic environment focused on sustainable transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working on state, regional, or local transportation plans.
• Experience with environmental issues, economics, and/or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products.
• Managing project schedules and budgets.
• Facilitating workshops and outreach activities.
• Leading development of new business opportunities with state and local clients.
• Identifying industry trends for long-term growth.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proven business development capabilities

Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients

Education

Master’s degree in urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental science, or related subjects

Job description

Principal Transportation Planner

Target Start Date: Summer 2026 (Flexible)

About ICF’s Transportation Line of Business

ICF’s Transportation Line of Business specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF’s work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), state departments of transportation, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). We specialize in developing multimodal transportation plans; conducting needs assessments; analyzing transportation system performance data; evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing technical assistance resources; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, with a focus on state, regional, and local transportation plans and planning studies, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff.
• Managing project schedules and budgets.
• Facilitating workshops and other outreach activities.
• Leading development of new business opportunities with a focus on state and local clients.
• Identifying industry trends and working closely with the division senior leadership to position ICF for long-term growth.
• Leading the identification and recruiting of new hire candidates, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental science, transportation/civil engineering, or related subjects; or equivalent professional experience. Applicants may substitute one year of related experience for one year of education.
• 10+ years of experience working on state, regional, or local transportation plans and policy issues.
• Experience with environmental issues, economics, and/or asset management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within a consulting environment leading business development initiatives.

Required Professional Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven business development capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals.

Pay Range

$98,614.00 - $167,644.00 (Nationwide Remote Office, US)

Equal Opportunity Employer

ICF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process.