ERM

Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer – Transportation

ERM

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • California, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $129,125 - $152,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Drive transportation analyses for U.S.-based projects aligned with state DOT requirements and international best practices
  • Lead IFC-compliant Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for global initiatives
  • Influence project outcomes by defining methodologies, shaping proposals, and mentoring the next generation of transportation experts
  • Expand ERM’s transportation planning practice through business development and thought leadership

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban/Transportation Planning, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning/engineering for major capital projects
  • Expertise in U.S. standards and processes (NEPA, FHWA/FTA guidance, HCM, MUTCD) and state/local requirements
  • Strong communication skills for technical reporting and client engagement
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or related field (preferred)
  • Professional licensure/certification: PE, PTOE, AICP, RSP, or equivalent (preferred)
  • Proficiency in traffic operations and planning tools (Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM/SIDRA, GIS, travel demand modeling)
  • Experience with international projects and IFI-funded frameworks (preferred)
  • Proven success in business development and industry thought leadership (preferred)
Benefits
  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • disability
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
  • other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
transportation planningtransportation engineeringenvironmental impact assessmentstraffic operationstravel demand modelingU.S. standardsNEPAFHWA guidanceMUTCDHCM
Soft skills
communication skillsmentoringbusiness developmentthought leadership
Certifications
PEPTOEAICPRSP