What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Consultant, Traffic Engineer position at WSP?
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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
Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
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 in the transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 7,000 people in 100 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com / usa
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 a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges, are you ready to get started?
WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Race / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin and Veterans and Disability.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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) : $99,800-$164,800
WSP 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.
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About WSP
WSP 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.com
WSP 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.
Salary : $99,800 - $164,800
