Senior Traffic Engineer

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a

Senior Traffic Engineer

for our Pacific Mountain West Team. This position can be based out of our

Portland-OR , or

Honolulu-HI

offices. Be involved in projects with our

Pacific Mountain West Traffic & Transportation Team

and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.WSP is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer that is innovative, results-oriented, and team focused. The Senior Traffic Engineer will bring leadership and skills to support project delivery with emphasis on operational analysis for our local, state and regional clients. While the focus of this position is operational analysis, candidates will also have opportunities to support traffic design tasks if desired in our blended traffic operations and design team. Tasks may include but are not limited to performing capacity analyses, safety analysis, multi-resolution modeling, traffic impact analysis, data analysis, and task and project management. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.Take advantage of the wide-ranging career development opportunities, international professional networks, and cutting-edge project experiences to advance your technical and management skills and see your passions realized with WSP.Your ImpactDevelop transportation solutions together with our traffic, transit, and planning teams.Use cutting-edge analysis, modeling, and simulation techniques to evaluate traffic operations alternatives to best improve safety, access, and mobility.Perform traffic operation analyses and travel demand forecasting for a variety of transportation engineering and planning projects.Support development of regional and project-level traffic forecasts.Perform traffic operations analysis using Vissim, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS and other software.Prepare tables, figures, and technical reports/presentations to summarize impacts for communities, public agencies and decision-makers.Manage tasks and monitor scope, schedule, and budget.Ensure excellence in overall project delivery.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’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 (EIT) Certification.Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience with local client protocols and procedures.Proficient knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, capacity and operational analysis, and project management.Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects involving roadway planning, design, and construction management; including project involvement in a variety of larger infrastructure projects, rehabilitation and construction of pavement, and safety management.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, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Flexible to occasional schedule variation to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change.Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Engineering.Local Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.Experience managing small to mid-size projects.Dynameq/DTA Experience.WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $69,600 - $157,000WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-AC1

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