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Senior Consultant, Traffic Engineer

WSP USA
Valhalla, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Traffic Engineer for our Valhalla, New York or Troy, NY office. Flexibility to work out of our Goshen, New York office too. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team on the delivery of transportation projects and expanding our practice in the Northeast Region. Be involved in projects with our Traffic Engineering and ITS Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Senior Traffic Engineer will :

  • Function as Lead Traffic Engineer for projects in and around New York State from New York City, the Hudson Valley, and the Capital Region.
  • Provide technical analysis for a wide range of transportation infrastructure and land development projects.
  • Management and mentoring of staff.
  • Perform traffic impact studies including data collection and intersection / highway capacity analysis using HCS, Synchro / SimTraffic, VISSIM, and other traffic engineering analysis software.
  • Interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (civil, structural, planning) to support a diverse range of projects.
  • Traffic signal design, timing development, and implementation.
  • ITS design.
  • Preparation of supporting written documentation, i.e., memoranda and reports, for studies and design, including those related to Environmental Impact Statements.

Required Skills :

  • Knowledge of traffic engineering tools, including Highway Capacity Manual / Highway Capacity Software, Synchro / SimTraffic, VISSIM / VISUM, and other equivalent modeling and analysis.
  • Knowledge of traffic control device design, including developing plans, specifications, and estimates for construction projects.
  • Experience in traffic signal design and ITS design.
  • Experience in Analytical Data, including Replica, Streetlight Data, Inrix.
  • Working knowledge of appropriate Federal Highway Administration, CEQR / SEQR, NYSDOT, and other relevant guidelines, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the AASHTO Green Book, and the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual.
  • Experience with Micro-Station and / or AutoCAD, OpenRoads.
  • Ability to establish partnerships with internal and external project management, client representatives, government agencies, and other organizations.
  • Positive attitude and people skills that constitute a team player.
  • Work cooperatively with staff to effectively deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of ADA Standards for curb ramp compliance and pedestrian facilities is desirable.
  • Experience and Education Required :

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 5 years of experience in traffic engineering design and construction projects.
  • Demonstrated track record of working with state, municipal, and private clients.
  • Professional Engineer license in New York, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is desirable.
  • A strong background in traffic engineering and transportation planning.
  • Ability to work in the United States immediately.
  • About WSP USA

    WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of 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

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