Transportation Electrification Planner

Develop comprehensive transportation electrification strategies for municipalities, transit agencies, and fleet operators to accelerate the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles. Conduct fleet electrification feasibility assessments, design charging infrastructure deployment plans, and develop business cases for EV adoption. Coordinate with utilities, state agencies, and federal programs to leverage incentives and funding for transportation electrification projects.

Median salary: $100,000. Projected growth to 2033: 18% (much faster than average) - driven by NEVI program and fleet electrification mandates. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $100,000
Entry-level: $65,000 - $82,000
Senior: $145,000+
Growth by 2033: 18% (much faster than average) - driven by NEVI program and fleet electrification mandates
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: High

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $30,000 - $60,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

Fleet Electrification Feasibility Assessment
EV Total Cost of Ownership Modelling
NEVI Program & FTA Low-No Emission Grant Requirements
Charging Infrastructure Siting & Utility Coordination
Transit Electrification Planning
EV Incentive Program Navigation

Soft skills

Policy Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Management
Written Communication
Analytical Thinking

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path

Transportation Planner
Electrification Planner
Senior Planner
Manager of Transportation Electrification
Director of Clean Transportation