ITS Lead

Description

The leader will leverage technology and global resources to deliver innovative solutions, working closely with WSP offices nationwide to bring the best ideas to Illinois and Midwest clients. This role offers a diverse portfolio of project opportunities.

In this position the incumbent will guide project delivery, expand the ITS team, and partner with local and national business leaders to grow ITS and V2X services in the Illinois market. Responsibilities also include business development activities, market representation, and ensuring high‑quality, safe, and functional design standards.

• Serve as project manager, deputy project manager, or technical lead on ITS projects.
• Grow and mentor the Illinois ITS team.
• Collaborate with local business leaders and the national business line to expand ITS and V2X offerings.
• Conduct marketing and business development activities, including client intelligence, pursuit agenda, proposal development, presentations, and cost estimating.
• Represent WSP at client and industry events, building market presence and a pipeline of opportunities.
• Develop promotional and proposal materials.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary staff to support diverse projects across business lines.
• Ensure design, safety, and functionality standards meet or exceed industry expectations.
• Anticipate medium‑ and long‑term client needs and market trends, creating strategic action plans.

Requirements

WSP is searching for an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Lead to join its Illinois practice, based in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly strategic, and capable of influencing and inspiring others while possessing deep knowledge of the Illinois ITS industry, clients, and competition.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or related engineering and have at least ten years of transportation infrastructure experience, including five years leading ITS engineering teams. Strong communication, leadership, technical expertise, and established relationships with State DOTs and local agencies are required.

• Communicate ideas clearly with remote teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or related engineering.
• Minimum 10 years transportation and infrastructure experience.
• At least 5 years leading, managing, and mentoring ITS engineers and technicians.
• Proven leadership record with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated relationships with State DOTs, local governments, contractors, and professional organizations.
• Experience managing review and approval of multi‑project deliverables, certifications, and processes (highly desirable).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license 莱preferred.
• Technical experience designing and implementing ITS solutions (preferred).
• Recognized industry leader in societies such as ITS Midwest, AASHTO, ITE, ACEC, WTS, or COMTO (preferred).

Benefits

WSP USA is a global engineering firm with more than 15,000 employees and offers a flexible workplace, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and an inclusive, equal‑opportunity environment. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and knowledge development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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