WSP is seeking a Senior Consultant, Traffic Engineer to join our Richmond, VA office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals.As a Senior Consultant, Traffic Engineer at WSP, you will bring the leadership and technical skills required to deliver a variety of traffic and transportation related solutions and will provide assistance and guidance in traffic engineering analysis and design for our many local, state and regional clients. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is driven and looking to step up in their career. This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply their knowledge, experience and expertise to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. You would serve as a technical/task lead on traffic engineering projects for state, local and national clients as well as contribute to the success of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.Qualified candidates should be familiar with HCM methodologies, microsimulation platforms such as VISSIM, conducting traffic analysis/studies utilizing Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, and similar analysis tools. Familiarity with agency standards and protocols including VDOT and local municipalities is preferred.Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and/or conduct traffic engineering tasks including, corridor and intersection studies, developing data collection programs, safety analysis, travel demand forecasting.
Lead traffic simulation modeling tasks involving Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA; experience with VISSIM is a plus.
Develop and design innovative concepts for strategic intersection and corridor improvements, including near term initiatives and longer-term capital improvement projects and studies, that require coordination with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients.
Develop and provide oversight for technical reports, summaries, technical presentations. Actively participate in technical meetings and present to stakeholders.
Experience with traffic engineering design projects including traffic signal improvements, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Maintenance of Traffic, lighting analysis/design is a plus.
Coordinate and assist WSP’s Mid-Atlantic Region with traffic analysis/design related projects.
Engage and assist with business development activities related to project pursuits and preparing statements of qualifications and proposals.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
5 years minimum relevant post education experience in traffic engineering analysis.
Experience in traffic design is a plus.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience with DOT projects for state and local clients.
Knowledge and experience with traffic analysis softwares including Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA and VISSIM (preferred).
Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Proficiency with technical writing and making technical presentations.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications or “Great to Haves”:
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
PE Registration.
Prior experience working on VDOT and other local clients in Virginia.
Experience with microsimulation tools such as VISSIM, AIMSUN
Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.