Strategic Transportation Planning Leader | Hybrid DC

ERM; Nashville (TN); 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)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation to lead the transportation planning practice from a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. You will guide major capital projects through planning, analysis, and strategy, while mentoring colleagues and expanding ERM's transport capabilities globally.

This role emphasizes delivering IFC-compliant ESIA and engaging with clients on proposals and technical direction, with a base USD salary in the published range and potential

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.

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

Strong communication skills

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Mentoring capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or Planning

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM/SIDRA

GIS

Travel demand modeling

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation to lead the transportation planning practice from a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. You will guide major capital projects through planning, analysis, and strategy, while mentoring colleagues and expanding ERM's transport capabilities globally.

This role emphasizes delivering IFC-compliant ESIA and engaging with clients on proposals and technical direction, with a base USD salary in the published range and potential