This OpportunityWSP is currently seeking a motivated Traffic Engineer in our Richmond, VA office. This position is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual and includes flexible work hours and the ability for part-time telework. This position offers tremendous potential for career advancement in a highly collaborative environment, while working on a broad range of project types for local and state transportation clients.Provides support to technical staff and project managers for the 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. Tasks may include basic assistance with performing capacity analyses and assisting with the design, concept development, and construction of roadways, traffic patterns, and traffic signal design and timing. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.Your Impact
Assist with traffic engineering projects including corridor studies, safety analysis, traffic forecasting, improvement alternatives development and testing.
Assist and oversee field traffic data collection and data analysis efforts with limited field work as needed.
Assist with development of technical reports, summaries and exhibits.
Assist with conceptual design, cost estimation, developing technical presentations and actively participate in progress meetings.
Assist with traffic engineering design projects involving signing/pavement marking, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) design, maintenance of traffic (MOT) and traffic signals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You AreRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
Knowledge and experience of using traffic analysis softwares such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA. Experience with VISSIM is preferred.
Familiarity with roadway planning, design, and construction management; including traffic control, capacity and operational analysis, and related communication systems.
Highly familiar with relevant traffic engineering guidelines and standards such as Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, Highway Safety Manual.
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and other applicable design software packages.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Engineer in Training Certification.
Prior design experience.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.#LI-JL1
About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
