60 Icf Communications Jobs Hiring Near You

Principal Transportation Planner

Target Start Date: Summer 2026 (Flexible)

About ICF's Transportation Line of Business

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 (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 ICF's 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

• Master's 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

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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:

$98,614.00 - $167,644.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)