Principal Transportation Engineer

ICF

. Lead TSMO and ITS planning, strategy, technology assessment, and program implementation activities for state and federal transportation clients .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $131,256 - $223,134 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in TSMO and ITS planning, technology assessment, and program implementation for transportation clients, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and digital modernization initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

TSMO Program ManagementITS Technology AssessmentDigital Modernization ExperienceStakeholder EngagementProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Transportation Operations PlanningSystems EngineeringData ManagementProgram EvaluationBudgetingQuality ControlTask PlanningScope DevelopmentPerformance FrameworksTechnical Memoranda Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringCollaborationClient Relationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Traffic Management SystemsData PlatformsIntegrated Corridor ManagementAutomated Vehicles Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPE Certification

Industry Keywords

Transportation ConsultingPublic-Sector TransportationTechnology ModernizationOperational ConceptsClient Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead TSMO and ITS planning, strategy, technology assessment, and program implementation activities for state and federal transportation clients
Analyze emerging transportation technologies and operational concepts, including connected and automated vehicles, integrated corridor management, data platforms, traffic management systems, and digital modernization initiatives
Manage task orders and workstreams, including scope development, task planning, staffing coordination, schedule management, budgeting, quality control, and subcontractor coordination
Develop client-ready technical memoranda, strategic plans, implementation roadmaps, business cases, performance frameworks, and executive-level presentations
Facilitate client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities
Cultivate client relationships and identify follow-on opportunities
Support proposals, capture activities, and account growth efforts
Contribute to project delivery across multiple assignments while collaborating with senior leaders, peers, junior staff, and technical specialists
Mentor staff and support high-performing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
12+ years of progressive professional experience supporting TSMO, ITS, transportation operations, technology modernization, or related consulting services for public-sector transportation clients
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and take ownership of assigned work
Ability to build credibility with agency executives, managers, operators, technologists, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Clear and persuasive communication skills for varied audiences
Ability to mentor staff and collaborate with diverse technical expertise
Knowledge of TSMO and ITS programs, including transportation operations planning, systems engineering, strategic planning, data management, technology assessments, and program evaluation
Ability to assess operational needs and define practical solutions considering client value, implementation feasibility, cost, risk, benefits, and performance outcomes
Experience supporting digital modernization of transportation operations systems, software platforms, data environments, or traffic management capabilities
Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, interviews, or collaborative planning sessions
Ability to support business development through client engagement, capture strategy, proposal writing, solution development, and thought leadership
PMP or PE certification is desirable but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support
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