WSP in the U.S. is hiring: Traffic Engineering Technical Director in Vancouver

Overview

Join to apply for the Traffic Engineering Technical Director role at WSP in the U.S. WSP is initiating a search for a Part-Time or Full-Time Traffic Engineering Technical Director in our Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA office. Engage in projects with our Pacific Northwest Traffic & Transportation Team and help solve client challenges.

Your Impact

• Provide traffic engineering technical expertise on projects.
• Lead traffic-focused projects and tasks on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Collaborate with business unit leads on business development and ensure excellence in project delivery.
• Leverage client relationships to cross-sell WSP services.
• Foster technical development and mentoring of staff.
• Participate in professional societies and conference programs (committees, panels, papers, presentations).
• Stay current with the latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
• Ensure engineering services lead in professional standards, client requirements, budget and quality controls, and project objectives.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in traffic engineering and design (e.g., traffic signal systems, signing/channelization, ITS, work zone traffic control, illumination).
• Engineer license required.
• Advanced knowledge of local agency procedures and traffic engineering principles.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong technical computation and interpretation of plans and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members with QA/QC adherence.
• Strong client interaction skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company health, safety, and harassment policies.
• Ability to adapt to change and occasionally vary hours to meet business needs; occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PTOE certification.
• Project management experience.
• Pursuit management and proposal experience.
• Proficiency with technical writing, spreadsheets, Office, and pdf tools (e.g., Bluebeam).
• Experience planning and conducting inspections and investigations on transportation corridors and applying applicable regulations.
• Experience coordinating subconsultants to complete tasks efficiently.
• Substantial project experience with local agencies.
• Active involvement in local and/or national professional societies.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid leave, and other paid time off for procedures such as bereavement and voting.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $147,200 – $218,570

WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits based on circumstances not related to a candidate’s protected status.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading global engineering and professional services firm. We design solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets, with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S.

WSP 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 or staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be considered for current or future opportunities.