Principal Transportation Planner

Principal Transportation Planner

Target

Start Date:

Summer 2026 (Flexible)

ICF’s Transportation Line of Business specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF’s work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). state departments of transportation, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).

We specialize in developing multimodal transportation plans; conducting needs assessments; analyzing transportation system performance data; evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing technical assistance resources; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.

• Leading the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, with a focus on state, regional, and local transportation plans and planning studies, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff.
• Managing project schedules and budgets.
• Facilitating workshops and other outreach activities.
• Leading development of new business opportunities with a focus on state and local clients.
• Identifying industry trends and working closely with the division senior leadership to position ICF for long-term growth.
• Leading the identification and recruiting of new hire candidates, as appropriate.

• Master’s degree in urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental science, transportation/civil engineering, or related subjects; or equivalent professional experience. Applicants may substitute one year of related experience for one year of education.
• 10+ years of experience working on state, regional, or local transportation plans and policy issues.
• Experience with environmental issues, economics, and/or asset management.

• 3+ years of experience within a consulting environment leading business development initiatives.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven business development capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals.

$98,614.00 - $ (Nationwide Remote Office, US)

ICF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process.