Senior ITS Engineer

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About WSP

WSP is a global leader in transportation solutions, delivering innovative, future-focused services to public and private clients. Our Intelligent Mobility team leverages proven and emerging technologies to support federal, state, and local agencies with concept development, planning, engineering, integration, implementation, and evaluation.

Position Overview

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior ITS Engineer to be involved in projects with our National Business Line to be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll collaborate with local offices and international teams, contributing to high-impact transportation initiatives across the U.S. Position is open to all U.S. locations (any WSP office) and remote flexibility is an option. Travel is required to support projects and for business development (10-25%).

We are recruiting a highly-motivated self-starter with practical experience in ITS research, planning, program support, design, implementation, and/or evaluation. Practical experience in supporting or implementing Transportation Systems Management & Operations programs is a bonus, as is experience with next generation ITS solutions such as active traffic management systems, integrated corridor management, and connected vehicle / V2X solutions.

The successful candidate will be part of a national team focused on delivering innovative technology and operational solutions to transportation sector clients. Work will consist of supporting existing projects while expanding our portfolio and service offerings to a broader set of clients - encouraging innovative solutions and providing practical guidance to infrastructure owners and operators that are wrestling with improving safety, mobility, reliability, and environmental impacts of transportation through the implementation of emerging technologies and innovative operational strategies. The tasks are expected to include business development, project/task management, research and analysis related to industry best practices, new product/service offerings and industry trends, developing policy guidance and implementation plans, developing innovative concepts and solutions for clients, and authoring reports and white papers. These efforts will include work with connected & automated vehicle issues and projects in addition to other leading edge transportation technology projects.

What You'll Bring

• Deep subject matter expertise
• A proven ability to build and sustain client relationships
• Experience managing complex project delivery
• Success in leading winning pursuits and maintaining a strong project pipeline
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence
• Ability to travel to client locations to support projects as needed
• Proven success working in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to network with clients and others in the field
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to present analytical results and recommendations to a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize problems, think creatively, work independently, and deliver high quality work with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in one or more states.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the transportation industry, with progressively increasing responsibility and engagement
• At least five years of experience with ITS and transportation technologies, whether in planning, design, implementation, or some combination.
• U.S. work authorization required
• Adherence to WSP's Code of Conduct and safety policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with a major in transportation, engineering or technology related field.
• Proven success in implementing and managing ITS, V2X, and other innovative systems for state, local, and/or federal DOTs.
• Professional licensure and experience working in multiple states.
• Experience managing staff
• Active engagement in relevant industry organizations

Talent is the essence of meeting our clients' objectives, goals, and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to start the conversation.

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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile 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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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