ICF is a global consulting and technology services company working with government and commercial clients on complex challenges across Federal IT modernization, energy and utilities, public health, climate resilience, disaster management, and transportation. Its teams combine data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sector expertise to develop and deliver practical solutions. ICF also focuses on corporate citizenship and sustainability, including efforts that support social programs, community development, and a lower-emissions future. The company operates internationally, with a notable European presence in Belgium, Spain, and the UK.
Senior Climate Resilience Consultant, Transportation
Help ICF clients strengthen transportation infrastructure against climate change. Lead vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, project and budget management, and junior staff oversight.
United States
California
New York
Virginia$100,000 – $120,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredConsultantDescription
- Help public and private sector clients assess climate risks and develop resilient infrastructure solutions
- Guide project teams in meeting client objectives
- Assess transportation vulnerabilities and risks at the state or regional level
- Prepare Resilience Improvement Plans
- Assess municipal infrastructure vulnerabilities and develop adaptation plans
- Integrate resilience into asset management and capital planning
- Develop adaptation pathways
- Help public agencies build the case for resilience investment
- Create climate resilience design guidance and manuals
- Supervise junior staff
- Work directly with clients
- Manage projects and budgets
- Deliver high-quality client service and work products
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in transportation planning, environmental studies, public policy, engineering, urban planning, climate sciences, or a related field
- At least 8 years of experience supporting or leading climate change, resilience, or sustainability work and transportation-related projects
- Experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client relationships
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing junior staff
- Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Transportation sector experience, such as work for a DOT, MPO, or related consultancy
- Engineering background
- Working knowledge of GIS, R, or Python
- Experience developing climate adaptation and resilience plans
- Ability to keep teams on schedule and within budget
- Understanding of transportation system operations, design, engineering, or planning
- Ability to develop conceptual design solutions for climate risks and prepare order-of-magnitude cost estimates
- Familiarity with flood risk modeling
- Ability to understand project objectives and break work into manageable steps
- Comfort working with data and scientific information
- Strong communication skills, including summarizing complex information, identifying key points, and explaining them clearly
- Experience facilitating productive, efficient meetings
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Fully remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates
- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
- Confidential support for accommodation requests
- Benefit offerings referenced in the Transparency in Coverage Act