Experienced Professional, Traffic Engineer

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Professional, Traffic Engineer for our Herndon, VA or Richmond, VA Office Location. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.* This position will be a key hire to help grow our Traffic Engineering practice, including Intelligent Transportation Systems( ITS) /Traffic Engineering design, signal timing, traffic analysis and traffic studies. Position will report to Lead Traffic Engineer and serve as project engineer or task manager for traffic engineering projects, with the expectation that the candidate will assume Project Management roles within two to three years.* Successful candidate will work on VDOT Signal Timing, ITS/Signal Design and Operational Improvements projects, traffic safety, as well as traffic engineering projects for local governments. Candidate may also work on design-build or other traffic engineering projects out of state.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollection, organization, research & analysis of project dataApplication of policies, standards, details, specifications, and design guides from different jurisdictionsWriting technical reports summarizing conclusions and recommendationsData and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analysesInterpreting results and identifying engineering issuesAnalysis of improvement alternativesTraffic Signal DesignTraffic Signal Communication DesignITS DesignSignage, signals, pavement markingsIntersection and corridor improvement studiesIntersection Justification ReportsInterchange modification studiesSignal phasing and timing optimization studiesSafety studies (crash analysis, collision diagrams, safety improvements)Micro-simulation modelingQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior traffic design experience.Engineering Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation.Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and other applicable design software packages (preferred).Knowledge of traffic engineering and planning software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, ArcGIS (preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Power Point (required)Project experience - Traffic operations and safety, signal design, signal timing, ITS design, DOT experience (preferred)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.CompensationExpected Salary (all locations): $73,100-$125,410WSP 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-JL1