Principal Transportation Planning Engineer (Hybrid)

ERM; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) invites a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation to lead transportation analyses for major projects from Washington, DC, with hybrid work options. You will shape methodologies, define scopes for NEPA-aligned studies, and contribute to bids while expanding ERM's international transport capabilities.

The role requires 6+ years in transportation planning, strong US standards knowledge, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years (10+ years preferred) of progressive experience in transportation planning/engineering for major capital projects.
• Strong expertise in U.S. transportation standards and frameworks (NEPA, FHWA/FTA guidance, HCM, MUTCD) and state/local requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for clients and stakeholders.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation impact assessments (road, rail, vessel, air) for construction and operations of major projects.
• Develop methodologies aligned with NEPA, FHWA/FTA guidance, state/local regulations, and international standards.
• Contribute to proposals by defining scope, methodology, and level of effort for transportation components.
• Mentor junior team members and grow a high-performing transportation practice.

Skills

NEPA

FHWA/FTA guidance

HCM

MUTCD

Transportation planning

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban/Transportation Planning, or related field

Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning

Professional licensure (PE, PTOE, AICP, RSP)

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM/SIDRA

GIS

Travel demand modeling

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) invites a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation to lead transportation analyses for major projects from Washington, DC, with hybrid work options. You will shape methodologies, define scopes for NEPA-aligned studies, and contribute to bids while expanding ERM's international transport capabilities.

The role requires 6+ years in transportation planning, strong US standards knowledge, and excellent client communication.