Senior Traffic Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Traffic Engineer
Req ID 11827
Senior Traffic Engineer
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to
innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready
to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.
To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets,
backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work
environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of
our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through
our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional
diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with
the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our
commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work
environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP
employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Traffic Engineer
for our Valhalla, New York office. The following locations will
also be considered: Goshen, N Y. 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.
Provides technical assistance and guidance 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 assisting with performing capacity analyses,
reviewing permitting, 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 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
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
Preparation of supporting written documentation, i.e. memoranda and
reports, for studies and design, including those related to
Environmental Impact Statements, 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
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
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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
BB.S. degree in Civil Engineering
3+ years of experience in traffic engineering design and
construction projects
Demonstrated track record of working with state, municipal, and
private clients
A strong background in traffic engineering and transportation
planning
Ability to work in the United States immediately
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification in NY
Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is
desirable
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on
a providing health and financial stability throughout the
employee's career.
Expected Salary: $85,900 - $108,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description
of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the
successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or
federal law.
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Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: VALHALLA - SUMMIT LAKE DR
All locations: US-NY-Goshen, US-NY-Valhalla
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, agile and hybrid 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.
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