Wsp In The U.S.
Provides engineering, design, and consulting services in various sectors including infrastructure and energy.
Senior/Principal engineer leading traffic signal design projects
5 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Southampton, MA
Hybrid
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Construction services
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Chemicals
Food and Beverages
Process Energy
Aerospace
Consumer Products
Power Generation and Delivery
Role
Description
signal design
project lead
team coordination
client liaison
budget management
health safety
- Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.
- Utilising technical expertise in traffic signals or traffic engineering to develop designs, supervise, train, check and approve work undertaken by junior colleagues
- Lead and manage junior staff members in the delivery of traffic signal design packages, including design drawings, standard construction details, specifications, controller configurations, MOVA datasets, FAT/SAT etc.
- Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams and pitting the right people in the right roles.
- Be responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions.
- Using your technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.
- Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles
- Liaising with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
- Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and inhouse quality assurance standards/processes.
- Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for individual projects.
- Managing traffic signal projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi-disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
Requirements
design codes
design lead
chartered engineer
civils 3d
contract docs
linsig
- A thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
- Demonstratable experience in leading a single or multiple design disciplines of in relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development).
- Working towards or having achieved Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer is advantageous.
- Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts
- The ability to use, direct and check the design outputs created in relevant software’s including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D & KeySignals.
- Good communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
- Relevant knowledge and experience of traffic signal design at various stages of the project life cycle, including local transport modelling using software such as LinSig & controller configuration TR2500 forms. Specific experience in SCOOT and MOVA design, implementation and validation is advantageous.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
- A global leader in engineering services, WSP has a strong presence in the U.S., offering innovative solutions.
- Specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects, energy solutions, and advanced building designs.
- Has successfully managed some of the most high-profile transportation, civil engineering, and environmental projects.
- Excels in integrating sustainability and technology into the design and delivery of projects, creating long-term value.
- The company is involved in projects across various sectors, with an emphasis on creating sustainable, resilient communities.
- WSP's approach blends cutting-edge technologies with industry expertise to shape cities, transport networks, and the environment.
Culture + Values
- Be a solution‑driven advisor with outstanding expertise
- Always be the first choice for clients, partners and employees
- INNOVATIVE
- TRUSTWORTHY
- UNITED
- PASSIONATE
- CARING
Environment + Sustainability
60% reduction
GHG emissions target
Reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
30% reduction
Scope 3 emissions target
Reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030.
90% reduction
Long-term GHG target
Reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040.
100% renewable
Electricity sourcing target
Goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
- Joined SEI SE 2050 Commitment to reduce embodied carbon in structural projects by 2050.
- U.S. operations achieved carbon neutrality in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 business travel emissions since 2019.
- Emissions reduction strategy deploys energy efficiency, renewables, low-carbon materials, fleet optimization, value-chain engagement, and carbon removals (offsets limited to ≤ 10%).
- SBTi-approved science-based targets aligned with a 1.5 °C pathway.
Inclusion & Diversity
- U.S. workforce development programs aimed at addressing under‑represented groups
- Committed to broad recruitment and development programs supporting diverse talent pipelines
- No publicly disclosed gender‑specific headcount or leadership percentages available