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Parsons Corporation

Principal NEPA Planner

Chicago, IL · On-site

$88K - $154K/yr

The Principal Transportation Planner at this level will have solid experience in transportation projects for local, state, and national agencies. Typical project assignments will involve utilizing ...

SLR Consulting

$150 - $200/hr

As our new Principal level Transportation Engineer or Planner, you would be an important part of our Community and Mobility Planning (CAMP) team. In this role, you will work closely with our multi ...

Dar Group

Associate Transportation Planner

New York, NY · On-site

$74K - $89K/yr

Active Transportation/Complete Streets; Comprehensive Planning; Strategic Planning; City ... Responsibilities will include serving as project manager or principal in charge; leading and ...

Dar Group

Associate Transportation Planner

New York, NY

$74K - $89K/yr

Active Transportation/Complete Streets; Comprehensive Planning; Strategic Planning; City ... Responsibilities will include serving as project manager or principal in charge; leading and ...

Tylin

Associate Transportation Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

Active Transportation/Complete Streets; Comprehensive Planning; Strategic Planning; City ... Responsibilities will include serving as project manager or principal in charge; leading and ...

Tylin

Associate Transportation Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

Active Transportation/Complete Streets; Comprehensive Planning; Strategic Planning; City ... Responsibilities will include serving as project manager or principal in charge; leading and ...

Dar Group

Associate Transportation Planner

New York, NY · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

Active Transportation/Complete Streets; Comprehensive Planning; Strategic Planning; City ... Responsibilities will include serving as project manager or principal in charge; leading and ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal transportation planner in the United States is $102,002.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Principal Transportation Planners are senior-level professionals who lead the development, coordination, and implementation of transportation plans and projects within public agencies or consulting firms. They oversee the planning process for various modes of transportation, analyzing data, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring projects comply with regulations and community needs. Their responsibilities often include managing teams, securing funding, and advising on policy decisions to improve transportation systems and infrastructure. Principal Transportation Planners play a key role in shaping the future mobility and safety of urban and regional areas.

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To thrive as a Principal Transportation Planner, you need expertise in urban planning, transportation systems, and policy analysis, typically supported by a degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, transportation modeling tools, and project management systems is commonly required, along with professional certification such as AICP or PTP. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for developing effective transportation strategies, managing complex projects, and ensuring successful collaboration among diverse teams and community partners.

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Principal Transportation Planners often encounter challenges such as balancing diverse stakeholder interests, managing large and complex projects, and adapting to evolving regulatory and environmental requirements. Effective management involves strong communication and negotiation skills, staying current with industry trends and technologies, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Proactive planning and continuous professional development also help in navigating these challenges and ensuring successful project outcomes.
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Principal NEPA Planner

Chicago, IL • On-site

Parsons Corporation
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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$88K - $154K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
Job Description:
Our Parsons Chicago office is now hiring for a Principal Transportation Planner to support a variety of transportation projects in Illinois, Iowa, and the surrounding region. The Principal Transportation Planner at this level will have solid experience in transportation projects for local, state, and national agencies. Typical project assignments will involve utilizing knowledge of NEPA to guide and support multi-modal corridor planning and analysis, environmental impact assessment, land use planning, stakeholder engagement, smart mobility, and complete street planning and design. This role will support the planning and engineering teams in our regional transportation infrastructure practice.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Applying solid foundational knowledge of NEPA guidelines to develop planning strategies supportive of various regional road & highway projects.
  • Performing transportation planning work assignments, including data collection and research, corridor and regional studies, multi-modal planning and design, compiling results, and writing reports.
  • Preparing, coordinating, and facilitating public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
  • Supporting transportation engineering and planning team in our region.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with existing and future clients.
  • Collaborating with business development team to support project development activities.
  • Directing the preparation of graphics and mapping.
  • Supporting work of team members in the delivery of studies, reports, and plans.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Must have a 4-year degree in Urban/ Environmental Planning (or related field) and 10 years or more of related work experience.
  • AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners Certification) is desirable at this level
  • Demonstrated experience with transportation planning initiatives to support transportation projects is essential.
  • Solid knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines is required, including preparing purpose and need statements and alternatives development and evaluation documents.
  • The preferred candidate will have recent experience working on Illinois Department of Transportation projects.

Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!
Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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