WSP in the U.S. is hiring : Technical Director, Traffic Engineering in New York

Overview

WSP is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Director, Traffic Engineering to join our team in New York City, New York . This senior role will be instrumental in supporting and managing complex and technical projects across Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and general transportation IT. The ideal candidate is an experienced Traffic Engineer who is innovative, results-oriented, and team focused. The Technical Director, Traffic Engineering will bring leadership and skills to help grow our business, oversee project delivery and staff development, and provide technical assistance and guidance in engineering and design for our local, state and regional clients. This position will primarily support projects in New York and throughout the Northeastern U.S. Some project-related travel may be required.

Your Impact

The Technical Director, Traffic Engineering Will

• Support or manage complex and technical projects related to intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and general transportation IT, from initiation and planning through design, deployment, testing, monitoring, and operations and maintenance.
• 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. Implement rigorous quality review processes, manage version controls, and track comments and resolutions. Prepare and present comprehensive project progress statuses using reporting tools and dashboards. Monitor and meet defined performance metrics, tracking budget, time, scope, and communication details to ensure projects meet schedule and client expectations.
• Lead and contribute to ITS design projects focusing on : traffic management systems; corridor management technologies and concepts; roadside devices and technology; real-time data collection and analysis for transportation.
• Oversee and contribute to broader transportation IT initiatives, which may include : IT infrastructure cloud-based upgrades and deployments; software development lifecycle (SDLC) for transportation applications; data governance and analytics within transportation systems; network security and standards best practices.
• Prepare, review and provide high-level technical input on design specifications, calculations, reports, and plans related to ITS projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and relevant standards in ITS and transportation IT.
• Lead and direct multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub-consultants, contractors, and vendors. Foster 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 (i.e., 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 Intelligent Transportation Systems practice in the specified regions.
• Foster technical development and mentoring of staff.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

WSP 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; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation : Expected Salary (all locations) : $139,800 - $249,150

WSP 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 and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive benefits package focused on 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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and may be hired without compensation to the recruiter or agency.

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