Principal Transportation Planner

Principal Transportation Planner

Target Start Date: Summer 2026 (Flexible)

About ICFs Transportation Line of Business

ICFs Transportation Line of Business specializes in addressing complex planning policy and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment energy and communities. ICFs 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 (DOT) state department 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.

We are seeking a Principal Transportation Planner for ICFs Transportation Line of Business. A Principal Transportation Planner is responsible for leading teams on state regional and local transportation planning projects as well as work on national-level research and technical assistance efforts. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important mission and work on emerging transportation planning issues and all while building a great career at ICF.

The position requires experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Multimodal transportation planning including leading statewide metropolitan and/or corridor planning studies.

• Performance-based planning and programming processes including project prioritization and selection processes.

• Transit planning and related transit and multimodal analyses addressing topics such as shared mobility first-mile last-mile connections bus rapid transit park-and-ride planning and travel demand management plans.

• Transportation financial analysis asset management and/or economic analysis including risk assessment and benefit-cost analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in urban planning public policy economics environmental science transportation/civil engineering or related subjects or equivalent professional experience.

• 10 years of experience in transportation planning policy environmental issues economics or asset management.

• Experience working on state regional or local transportation plans or policy issues especially in the Mid-Atlantic or Southeastern states.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience within a consulting environment leading business development initiative(s).

Required Professional Skills

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

• Proven business development capabilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: