Senior Transportation Planning Lead - Sustainable Infra

Environmental Resources Management (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

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation in Washington, DC, offering a hybrid work model. You will lead transportation analyses, shape methodologies, and grow ERM's planning practice while mentoring junior staff on major capital projects that support the energy transition.

The role requires a strong background in US standards, NEPA, and international project delivery, with opportunities to influence proposals and client engagement at a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban/Transportation Planning, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 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 into clear insights for clients and stakeholders.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or related field
• Professional licensure or certification (PE, PTOE, AICP, RSP, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in transportation and traffic modeling tools (Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM/SIDRA, GIS, travel demand modeling).
• Experience supporting international projects and working within IFI-funded frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in business development and industry thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation impact assessments (road, rail, vessel, air) for both construction and operational phases of major projects.
• Develop and apply methodologies aligned with NEPA, FHWA/FTA guidance, state/local regulations, and international standards.
• Contribute to proposal development by defining scope, methodology, and level of effort for transportation components.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while leading pursuits for new transportation planning opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Occasional travel for client meetings and field reviews across project locations.

Skills

Civil/Transportation deg

6+ years

US standards

Communication

Work authorization

Master’s preferred

Licensure

Transportation modeling

International projects

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Eng or related field

Master’s degree in Transportation Eng/Planning (preferred)

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM/SIDRA

GIS

Travel demand modeling

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation in Washington, DC, offering a hybrid work model. You will lead transportation analyses, shape methodologies, and grow ERM's planning practice while mentoring junior staff on major capital projects that support the energy transition.

The role requires a strong background in US standards, NEPA, and international project delivery, with opportunities to influence proposals and client engagement at a global scale.