Principal Transportation & Energy Consultant – Port & Maritime Decarbonization

ICF

Principal Consultant specializing in port and maritime decarbonization at ICF. Leading projects in electrification, clean energy infrastructure, and alternative marine fuels.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $89,649 - $152,404 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects focused on port electrification, clean energy infrastructure, alternative marine fuels, and air quality improvements across maritime and freight transportation systems.
Support the development and implementation of strategies related to zero-emission cargo handling equipment, drayage truck charging infrastructure, shore power systems, battery storage, microgrids, and clean marine fuel deployment.
Conduct electrification and clean fuel feasibility assessments.
Evaluate utility and grid capacity constraints.
Develop integrated energy strategies that align decarbonization goals with operational and infrastructure realities at ports and terminals.
Help port clients navigate the intersection of transportation, energy, and infrastructure planning.
Identify funding opportunities and support clients in securing local, state, and federal grants and incentives for clean transportation and energy projects.
Mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering technically sound and implementation-focused solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation, environmental studies, energy, public policy, or a similar field.
8+ years of experience in clean transportation, including experience working as an employee of or consultant to a major U.S. seaport.
Foundational knowledge in transportation electrification, including vehicle technologies and charging infrastructure, and other clean transportation fuels.
Foundational knowledge in the breadth of strategies for reducing transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines.
Flexibility and sound business ethics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrificationclean energy infrastructurealternative marine fuelszero-emission cargo handling equipmentdrayage truck charging infrastructureshore power systemsbattery storagemicrogridsclean marine fuel deploymentgreenhouse gas emissions reduction

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsprioritizationmulti-taskingflexibilitybusiness ethicsmentoringteam leadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree