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Senior Consultant, Transportation Electrification
Location: US Remote
Preferred Location: VA, DC, NY, or MA
Ready to make a difference?
ICF is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Transportation Electrification practice and help utility, government, fleet, charging-provider, and private-sector clients plan and implement the transition to electric transportation across North America.
You will lead workstreams spanning EV charging infrastructure, utility programs and investments, fleet electrification, managed charging, grid integration, customer engagement, and regulatory policy. This role combines project leadership, client advising, staff development, and business development to turn complex challenges into practical solutions.
Why you will love working here:
- Flexible ways of working: Enjoy remote and hybrid work options that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
- Professional growth: Access training, mentoring, tuition assistance, professional certifications, and opportunities to grow within ICF's energy and sustainability practice.
- Meaningful work: Help expand charging access, support fleet transitions, and advance a more reliable, lower-emission transportation system.
- Collaborative team environment: Work alongside program managers, engineers, data and analytics specialists, regulatory and policy experts, and national subject matter experts.
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Comprehensive benefits: Take advantage of competitive health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, paid time off, and employee stock purchase opportunities.
What you will be doing:
- Lead transportation electrification consulting engagements, from technical analysis and strategic planning through program and pilot design, launch, implementation, and continuous improvement.
- Manage scopes, staffing, schedules, budgets, risks, subcontractors, strategic partners, and deliverables across multiple projects and client relationships.
- Develop operational processes, performance metrics, forecasts, reporting, and management tools that help clients monitor progress, identify risks, and make informed program and investment decisions.
- Serve as a trusted client advisor, translating technical findings and market, technology, funding, and regulatory developments into practical recommendations.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams in conducting technical analyses and developing regulatory filings, program evaluations, market assessments, implementation plans, strategic plans, and other client deliverables.
- Facilitate client meetings, stakeholder workshops, executive presentations, and strategic discussions, communicating complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Review technical methods and major client-facing deliverables for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Mentor staff, coach project leads, delegate work effectively, and support collaboration and career development across the practice.
- Develop, refine, and scale service offerings, tools, methodologies, and best practices based on client needs, industry trends, and lessons learned from project delivery. Build client relationships and support business development through opportunity identification, proposal development, capture efforts, thought leadership, and industry engagement.
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in energy, environmental science, public policy, economics, business, planning, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in transportation electrification, utility programs, energy policy, clean transportation, consulting, or a related field.
- Experience managing complex projects, with responsibility for staffing, budgets, schedules, risk management, and delivery.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering client-facing work for utilities, government agencies, fleets, charging providers, or private-sector organizations. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical, analytical, regulatory, or strategic information and communicate it clearly in writing and through presentations, meetings, and workshops for technical and nontechnical audiences.
What we would like you to have:
- Subject matter expertise in EV or utility infrastructure planning, utility program design, regulatory strategy, fleet electrification, managed charging, or vehicle-grid integration.
- Experience leading regulatory filings, program evaluations, market assessments, implementation planning, or strategic planning.
- Experience building client relationships and contributing to successful proposals, capture efforts, or other business development activities. Experience managing a portfolio of concurrent projects, clients, and priorities in a consulting or similarly deadline-driven environment.
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.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
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:
$81,499.00 - $138,549.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Description
Senior Consultant, Transportation Electrification
Location: US Remote
Preferred Location: VA, DC, NY, or MA
Ready to make a difference?
ICF is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Transportation Electrification practice and help utility, government, fleet, charging-provider, and private-sector clients plan and implement the transition to electric transportation across North America.
You will lead workstreams spanning EV charging infrastructure, utility programs and investments, fleet electrification, managed charging, grid integration, customer engagement, and regulatory policy. This role combines project leadership, client advising, staff development, and business development to turn complex challenges into practical solutions.
Why you will love working here:
- Flexible ways of working: Enjoy remote and hybrid work options that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
- Professional growth: Access training, mentoring, tuition assistance, professional certifications, and opportunities to grow within ICF's energy and sustainability practice.
- Meaningful work: Help expand charging access, support fleet transitions, and advance a more reliable, lower-emission transportation system.
- Collaborative team environment: Work alongside program managers, engineers, data and analytics specialists, regulatory and policy experts, and national subject matter experts.
-
Comprehensive benefits: Take advantage of competitive health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, paid time off, and employee stock purchase opportunities.
What you will be doing:
- Lead transportation electrification consulting engagements, from technical analysis and strategic planning through program and pilot design, launch, implementation, and continuous improvement.
- Manage scopes, staffing, schedules, budgets, risks, subcontractors, strategic partners, and deliverables across multiple projects and client relationships.
- Develop operational processes, performance metrics, forecasts, reporting, and management tools that help clients monitor progress, identify risks, and make informed program and investment decisions.
- Serve as a trusted client advisor, translating technical findings and market, technology, funding, and regulatory developments into practical recommendations.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams in conducting technical analyses and developing regulatory filings, program evaluations, market assessments, implementation plans, strategic plans, and other client deliverables.
- Facilitate client meetings, stakeholder workshops, executive presentations, and strategic discussions, communicating complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Review technical methods and major client-facing deliverables for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Mentor staff, coach project leads, delegate work effectively, and support collaboration and career development across the practice.
- Develop, refine, and scale service offerings, tools, methodologies, and best practices based on client needs, industry trends, and lessons learned from project delivery. Build client relationships and support business development through opportunity identification, proposal development, capture efforts, thought leadership, and industry engagement.
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in energy, environmental science, public policy, economics, business, planning, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in transportation electrification, utility programs, energy policy, clean transportation, consulting, or a related field.
- Experience managing complex projects, with responsibility for staffing, budgets, schedules, risk management, and delivery.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering client-facing work for utilities, government agencies, fleets, charging providers, or private-sector organizations. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical, analytical, regulatory, or strategic information and communicate it clearly in writing and through presentations, meetings, and workshops for technical and nontechnical audiences.
What we would like you to have:
- Subject matter expertise in EV or utility infrastructure planning, utility program design, regulatory strategy, fleet electrification, managed charging, or vehicle-grid integration.
- Experience leading regulatory filings, program evaluations, market assessments, implementation planning, or strategic planning.
- Experience building client relationships and contributing to successful proposals, capture efforts, or other business development activities. Experience managing a portfolio of concurrent projects, clients, and priorities in a consulting or similarly deadline-driven environment.
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.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
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:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, or a related field
- Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or TransCAD
- Experience conducting or managing traffic impact studies and corridor analyses
- Familiarity with federal and state transportation planning regulations and design standards
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification preferred for senior roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and technical reports
Tips for Your Transportation Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to project types
Transportation consultants are hired for specific project experience, so list your work by mode: highway, transit, freight, or multimodal. Recruiters scan for project names and delivery context, not just job titles, so include the scale and outcome of each engagement.
Highlight software tools by name
Hiring managers in this field look for specific tools, including VISSIM, Synchro, TransCAD, ArcGIS, or CUBE. Name the ones you've used in your resume's skills section and reinforce them with brief mentions inside relevant project descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transportation consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated postings.
Target postings by client sector
Many transportation consultant postings specify whether work is primarily public-sector, private developer, or federal. Matching your resume's project mix to that client focus, state DOT experience for public roles or developer-side traffic studies for private, sharply improves your callback rate.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Most transportation consultant interviews include a scenario or technical question drawn from real project challenges. Walk through a completed study you led, including the methodology, the data constraints you worked around, and what the deliverable changed for your client.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Transportation consulting offers often include billable-hour targets, travel expectations, and project assignment discretion that affect your day-to-day far more than base pay alone. Ask about those terms before accepting, since they define your workload and advancement pace.
Transportation Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transportation consultants?
ICF, Logic, and Walker Consultants are hiring the most transportation consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, North Dakota, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at firms with active state DOT and municipal infrastructure contracts.
How many transportation consultant jobs are remote?
About 92% of transportation consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Policy analysis, long-range planning, and grant writing roles tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while traffic operations and site-specific engineering work typically requires on-site presence.
How do you become a transportation consultant?
Start with a degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related technical field, then gain project experience through internships or entry-level roles at a consulting firm or public agency. Build proficiency in at least one industry-standard modeling tool, pursue your Engineer-in-Training certification if you're on the engineering track, and develop report-writing skills that translate technical findings for non-technical clients.
Can you get a transportation consultant job without much experience?
Entry-level transportation consultant roles are realistic targets if you have a relevant degree and have completed even one internship, capstone project, or academic research study involving traffic counts, travel demand modeling, or transportation planning. Highlighting software proficiency and any project where you collected or analyzed real-world data helps offset limited work history when applying to analyst or junior consultant positions.
What does the transportation consultant interview process look like?
Most transportation consultant interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with a recruiter or hiring manager focused on your background and project experience. A technical round follows, often including a case study, a scenario-based question drawn from common field challenges, or a request to walk through a past deliverable. Final rounds may involve meeting project leads or clients and discussing fit with the firm's practice areas.
Where can I find and apply to transportation consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to transportation consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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