Senior Transportation Planning Leader — Sustainable Infrastructure

ERM; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation to lead multimodal transportation analyses for U.S.-based projects and to deliver IFC‑compliant ESIA for international initiatives. The role blends technical leadership with business development and mentoring across a global transportation practice.

Based in a hybrid setting, you will guide methodologies, client engagements, and proposals while expanding ERM’s transportation planning capabilities and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation impact assessments (road, rail, vessel, air) for major projects.
• Develop 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

Excellent communication

NEPA knowledge

FHWA/FTA guidance

US transportation standards

Authorization to work in the US

Education

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

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM/SIDRA

GIS

Travel demand modeling

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation to lead multimodal transportation analyses for U.S.-based projects and to deliver IFC‑compliant ESIA for international initiatives. The role blends technical leadership with business development and mentoring across a global transportation practice.

Based in a hybrid setting, you will guide methodologies, client engagements, and proposals while expanding ERM’s transportation planning capabilities and ensuring compliance