Senior Transportation Planning Leader – Infrastructure & ESG

ERM; Atlanta (GA); 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

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation, based in Washington, DC (hybrid), to lead transportation analyses for major capital projects and advance sustainable infrastructure worldwide.

You will shape methodologies, contribute to proposals, mentor teams, and expand ERM's transportation planning practice, aligning with US regulations and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• 6+ years (10+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation impact assessments for major projects across construction and operation phases.
• Develop methodologies aligned with NEPA, FHWA/FTA guidance, and local/international standards.
• Contribute to proposal development by defining scope and level of effort for transportation components.
• Build client relationships and lead pursuits for new opportunities in transportation planning.
• Mentor junior team members and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or related field

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM/SIDRA

GIS

travel demand modeling

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation, based in Washington, DC (hybrid), to lead transportation analyses for major capital projects and advance sustainable infrastructure worldwide.

You will shape methodologies, contribute to proposals, mentor teams, and expand ERM's transportation planning practice, aligning with US regulations and international standards.