Senior Transportation Planning Leader

Environmental Resources Management, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k)

other applicable benefits to eligible

Job summary

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation based in Washington, DC (hybrid) to lead transportation analyses and shape sustainable infrastructure projects worldwide. You will guide planning, ensure compliance with U.S. standards, and mentor others while expanding ERM's transportation practice.

The role spans energy transition projects, international ESIA work, and active business development with client engagement and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• 6+ years (10+ years preferred) of 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation impact assessments for major projects.
• Develop methodologies aligned with NEPA and FHWA/FTA guidance.
• 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

Transportation planning

NEPA

FHWA/FTA guidance

HCM

MUTCD

Strong communicator

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban/Transportation Planning, or related field or equivalent experience

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

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation based in Washington, DC (hybrid) to lead transportation analyses and shape sustainable infrastructure projects worldwide. You will guide planning, ensure compliance with U.S. standards, and mentor others while expanding ERM's transportation practice.

The role spans energy transition projects, international ESIA work, and active business development with client engagement and thought leadership.