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ERM · 3 weeks ago

Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $152K/yr

10+ years exp

ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. In the role of Principal Consultant, Planning Engineer / Transportation, you will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise for major capital projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency in transportation planning.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Transportation PlanningEnvironmental Impact AssessmentsU.S. Standards ComplianceTraffic Operations ToolsBusiness DevelopmentThought LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

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

Preferred

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/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM/SIDRA, GIS, travel demand modeling)

Experience with international projects and IFI-funded frameworks

Proven success in business development and industry thought leadership

Benefits

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

Company

ERM

Glassdoor3.6

ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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