Transportation Planning Lead for Sustainable Infrastructure

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 127,648 - 163,088; 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) or RRSP/DPSP

Other benefits

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) in Washington, DC, seeks a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation, to lead transportation analyses for major capital projects and shape project strategy in a hybrid role. You will mentor staff, drive technical direction, and contribute to international ESIA efforts for sustainable infrastructure.

The position requires 6+ years in transportation planning, strong US standards knowledge, and a track record in business development.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation impact assessments for construction and operational phases of 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

Strong communication

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Professional licensure

Transportation modeling tools

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Transportation/Urban Planning

Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM/SIDRA

GIS

Travel demand modeling

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) in Washington, DC, seeks a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation, to lead transportation analyses for major capital projects and shape project strategy in a hybrid role. You will mentor staff, drive technical direction, and contribute to international ESIA efforts for sustainable infrastructure.

The position requires 6+ years in transportation planning, strong US standards knowledge, and a track record in business development.