Senior Professional, Traffic Engineering job description summary: Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase investigation, remediation, analysis, improvement, planning, engineering, design, and operation of streets and highways, their networks, adjacent land uses, and interaction with other modes of transportation and their terminals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience with DOT advisory circulars and procedures
- Proficient knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems
- Experience with roadway planning, design, and construction management; including project involvement in a variety of larger infrastructure projects, rehabilitation and construction of pavement, navigational aids, grading design, and safety management
- Working knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- 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
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of transportation corridors, applying applicable regulations and policies
- 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, office automation, AutoCAD, Microstation, or similar software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
- Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
