Technical Director, Traffic Engineering Job at WSP in the U.S. in New York

Technical Director, Traffic Engineering – WSP in the U.S.

Overview

WSP is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Director, Traffic Engineering to join our team in New York. This role can be based in any of the following NY offices: Valhalla, NYC, Buffalo, or Troy. The ideal candidate is an innovative, results‑oriented traffic engineer who values technical excellence, teamwork, and client satisfaction. The Technical Director will bring leadership skills to grow our business, oversee project delivery, staff development, and provide technical guidance for local, state, and regional clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and execution of project scope, objectives, and requirements, ensuring close collaboration and alignment with clients and stakeholders; proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Ensure project deliverables meet high‑quality standards and specified requirements, manage version controls, and track comments and resolutions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project progress statuses using reporting tools and dashboards, monitoring and meeting defined performance metrics (budget, time, scope, and communication details).
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and relevant standards.
• Lead and direct multi‑disciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub‑consultants, contractors, and vendors, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.
• Manage internal groups or outside vendors to identify, plan, negotiate contracts, deliver, and monitor performance to client specifications.
• Coordinate with various internal and external partners, including cross‑discipline and functional teams, government agencies (e.g., DOTs), and other stakeholders.
• Present complex technical and project information to diverse audiences, including executives, client teams, and public forums.
• Contribute to and potentially lead the development of technical proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.
• Assist in building and growing the firm’s Traffic Engineering, Safety, and Intelligent Transportation Systems practice across New York State.
• Foster technical development and mentoring of staff.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology (preferred), or equivalent years of experience.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in traffic, ITS, & safety planning, analysis, and design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or another state with ability to obtain reciprocity in New York within 6 months; PTOE certification highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Experience with NYSDOT, MTA, and other regional agencies.
• Ability to develop new project opportunities, manage client relationships, and prepare and manage proposal submissions.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team‑building skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking communication abilities.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and financial performance.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Strong adaptability to change and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Active engagement in relevant industry organizations.
• Project experience in traffic operations and safety, ATSPM, signal design, signal timing, NYSDOT experience, Interstate Reconstruction, Environmental Impact Statements.
• Expertise in traffic engineering principles, practices, NYSDOT project delivery process, Traffic Signal Design, Signage, pavement markings, Maco, Meso, and Micro‑simulation modeling.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800 – $249,150. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location.

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 design lasting solutions in transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.