WSP USA is looking for a Senior Consultant in Transportation or Environmental Planning for our Advisory & Planning business in Texas. The position requires a highly skilled and experienced transportation planner with focus in the transportation industry. The candidate will provide technical planning assistance and guidance for transportation and/or environmental planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field
- 5 to 7 years of experience working in the transportation and/or environmental planning field
- Experience with the transportation project development cycle
- Competent analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional geography, transportation networks, systems, and modalities
- Working knowledge and experience with relevant approval processes, zoning laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory and permitting agencies
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members
- Experience with discipline-specific software (i.e., CAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up)
- Proficiency with technical business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
- 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
- Flexible and agile workplace model
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
