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WSP in the U.S. · 6 hours ago

Technical Director, Traffic Engineering

Valhalla, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $249K/yr

12+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking an experienced Technical Director in Traffic Engineering to join their New York team. This role will involve overseeing project delivery, staff development, and providing technical assistance for various local, state, and regional clients.

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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

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

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

Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability

Manage internal groups or outside vendors to identify, plan, negotiating contracts, deliver and monitoring 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

Comfortably 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, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Traffic EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseProject ManagementITS PlanningClient Relationship ManagementProposal WritingTeam BuildingLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Required

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 the State of New York, or another state and able to obtain reciprocity in New York State within 6 months of hire. PTOE certification (highly preferred)

Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements

Proven experience with NYSDOT, MTA, and other regional agencies

Develop new project opportunities, manage client relationships, and prepare and manage proposal submissions

Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills

Exceptional communication abilities including written, verbal, and public speaking

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

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

Active engagement in relevant industry organizations

Project experience - 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

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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