Lead Traffic Engineer

Description

• 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.
• 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.
• Work cooperatively with clients and existing staff to expand the traffic engineering team.
• Provide technical analysis for a wide range of transportation infrastructure and land development 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.
• Function as a Lead Traffic Engineer for projects in Ohio and other Midwest states, as needed.
• 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.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to manage staff to effectively deliver projects on deadlines, including managing multiple staff working on multiple projects.
• Positive attitude and people skills that constitute a team player.
• PTOE Certification is desirable
• Knowledge of traffic control device design, including developing plans, specifications and estimates for construction projects.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD is desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a corporate environment, communicating with a wide range of professional skill sets.
• Remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.
• Ability to establish partnerships with internal and external project management, client representatives, government agencies, and other organizations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance