Regional Practice Leader - Transportation Planning

Regional Practice Leader - Transportation Planning

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking a Regional Practice Leader – Transportation Planning to establish and grow a regional transportation planning practice across the South and Southeast, with an initial focus on Texas and Florida. This senior leadership role will serve as the foundation for a future national transportation planning practice and will collaborate closely with regional, national, and global transportation teams.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

The Regional Practice Leader – Transportation Planning is responsible for launching, leading, and scaling a regional transportation planning practice that supports Tetra Tech’s broader Transportation Practice. This role drives strategic growth, client development, technical excellence, and team leadership while advancing digital planning solutions and positioning the practice for national expansion.

Essential Job Functions

• Establish and implement a regional growth strategy for Transportation Planning with an initial focus on Texas and Florida.
• Build and lead a startup practice model, including organizational structure, service offerings, and financial performance.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with MPOs, DOTs, and regional and local transportation agencies.
• Lead business development efforts, including proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), and capture planning activities.
• Direct the delivery of transportation and urban planning projects, including long‑range plans, corridor studies, multimodal strategies, and travel demand modeling.
• Integrate digital tools and analytics, including my Projects, GIS, and data‑driven planning approaches.
• Ensure compliance with FHWA, USDOT, NEPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of planners, analysts, and engineers.
• Collaborate with transportation design, environmental, ITS, and digital delivery teams to provide integrated solutions.
• Represent U.S. planning initiatives in global practice coordination and annual transportation leadership forums.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation planning or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to build, grow, and lead a professional practice, including business development and team leadership.
• Strong relationships with MPOs, DOTs, and regional transportation agencies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as AICP, P.E., or PTOE.
• Experience with digital planning platforms, including my Projects, GIS, and data analytics tools.
• Experience leading multimodal, performance‑based, or technology‑enabled transportation planning programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and move between meetings, office work, and client engagements.
• Ability to travel by car or air for meetings, conferences, and project‑related activities.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and computer systems for extended periods.

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