Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer​/Transportation

Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation

Join ERM as a Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation and shape the way major capital projects move forward.

Transportation planning is at the heart of every major development. In this role, you’ll provide strategic guidance and technical expertise for projects that span electric transmission, renewables (wind, solar, hydropower, battery storage), and extractive industries. Your work ensures compliance, safety, and efficiency while supporting ERM’s mission to deliver sustainable solutions worldwide.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban/Transportation Planning, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Professional licensure/certification: PE, PTOE, AICP, RSP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in traffic operations and planning tools (Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, VISSIM/SIDRA, GIS, travel demand modeling).
• Experience with international projects and IFI-funded frameworks.
• Proven success in business development and industry thought leadership.

• Lead multimodal transportation impact assessments (road, rail, vessel, air) for construction and operations of major projects.
• Develop methodologies and frameworks aligned with NEPA, FHWA/FTA, state/local, and international standards.
• Provide scope and level‑of‑effort inputs for transportation work in U.S. and global proposals.
• Build and strengthen client relationships; lead pursuits for transportation planning projects.
• Mentor junior staff and foster an inclusive, collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Washington, DC office with hybrid flexibility. Occasional travel for client meetings and field reviews.

Annual base pay: $129,125–$152,500 (USD). Pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. Possible bonus pay may apply. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

As the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet today’s needs while preserving opportunities for the future.

ERM is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.