Associate Traffic Engineer

Associate Traffic Engineer

Req ID 5114

Associate Traffic Engineer

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. Were 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 backgrounds. Thats why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. 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 Full Time Associate Traffic Engineer for our Seattle, WA office . The following locations will also be considered: Portland-OR, Honolulu-HI. Be involved in projects with our Northwest Pacific Traffic & Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Join our mobility team as we plan, design, and develop our regions transportation systems. Tasks may include plans preparation, field reviews, safety and operational analysis. Collaborate on projects throughout the Pacific Northwest, working across disciplines and beside national subject matter experts and inspired local project managers. Take advantage of the wide-ranging career development opportunities, international professional networks, and cutting-edge project experiences to see your passions realized with WSP.

Your Impact

• Perform professional traffic engineering work relating to signage, signals, ITS, illumination, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic.

• Support preparation of plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, and as-builts for project development.

• Assist with traffic engineering studies and operational analysis.

• Assist with technical reports summarizing research, analysis and conclusions.

• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work.

• Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT and transit agency staff.

• Ensure a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSPs Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Occasional travel as required by project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline.

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.

• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, expresses ideas effectively and professionally to a range of audiences.

• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Passionate about improving travel for people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.

• Prior design experience.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and other applicable design software packages.

• Experience with multimodal and active transportation.

• Experience with Synchro, Vissim, and other traffic operations analysis/modeling software.

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional organizations.

• Masters degree in Engineering or related discipline

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific needs, that may extend beyond the regular schedule in a typical work week.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required

• Job Status: Regular

• Employee Type: Full

• Primary Location: SEATTLE - FOURTH AVE

• All locations: US-HI-Honolulu, US-OR-Portland, US-WA-Seattle

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 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

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 employees 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.#LI-HYBRID