Lead Traffic Engineer

2 days ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States WSP Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Traffic Engineer to join our team in Columbus, OH. As a key member of our Ohio Traffic team, you will be responsible for leading projects and providing technical expertise to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Function as a Lead Traffic Engineer for projects in Ohio and other Midwest states, as needed.
  • Provide technical analysis for a wide range of transportation infrastructure and land development projects.
  • Perform technical review of Synchro, TransModeler, and other traffic engineering analysis software.
  • Interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (civil, structural, planning, geotechnical, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects.
  • Perform a range of marketing and business development activities, including outreach and coordination with existing and potential clients, identifying and leading pursuits, developing technical proposals, and interfacing through professional organizations.
  • Work cooperatively with clients and existing staff to expand the traffic engineering team.
  • Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
  • Remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience.
  • Engineer license required.
  • Knowledge of traffic engineering tools, including Highway Capacity Manual/Highway Capacity Software, Synchro/SimTraffic, TransModeler, and other equivalent modeling and analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of traffic control device design, including developing plans, specifications and estimates for construction projects.
  • Working knowledge of appropriate Federal Highway Administration, AASHTO, state DOT, and other relevant guidelines, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the AASHTO Green Book, and the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide.
  • Experience with Microstation and AutoCAD is desirable.
  • Ability to establish partnerships with internal and external project management, client representatives, government agencies, and other organizations.
  • Positive attitude and people skills that constitute a team player.
  • Ability to manage staff to effectively deliver projects on deadlines, including managing multiple staff working on multiple projects.
  • Ability to train and mentor younger staff in the profession of traffic engineering.
  • Ability to market the skills of the traffic and transportation engineering practice.
  • Ability to work in a corporate environment, communicating with a wide range of professional skill sets.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
About WSP

WSP 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.

WSP 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.


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