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WSP in the U.S. · 18 hours ago

Assistant Vice President, Transit Planning

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a transit-focused planning professional to lead and support transit-centric projects in Southeast Michigan, managing project teams and delivering innovative transit solutions.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

No H1B

Responsibilities

Explain complex technical information to diverse audiences

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, infographics, cross-sections, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex and larger scale data, findings, or analyses

Organize and lead public meetings, respond to public inquiries for the client, and support long-range planning on large or complex projects

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work, approval or permitting strategy, impact assessments, and regulatory strategy, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion

Provide high level oversite for desk-based research and site work, including measurements, data interpretation, demographics, patterns and trends, and computer modeling

Strong understanding of transit service, corridor, and network planning and how transit investments support land use, and economic development goals

Analyze and interpret field data to help develop action plans that reduce community, economic, and environmental impacts

Coordinate with clients, resource agencies, and planning and technical staff, providing a high level of strategic advice, consultancy, and subject matter expertise

Demonstrated experience working with transit data sources such as the National Transit Database (NTD), using performance, asset, and service data to inform transit planning, funding, and system improvement decisions

Knowledge of federal transportation grants and policy (FTA and FHWA), including using planning and performance data to support grant development, compliance, and alignment with federal funding and policy priorities

Develop a client base for providing high level transportation planning services including identifying additional business development opportunities and engaging in proposal writing and submission

Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients

Remain current in latest transportation planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques

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

Transportation PlanningData AnalysisMultimodal Network PlanningRegulatory ComplianceArcGIS/QGISPublic EngagementProject ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoringFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)

A minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning, including work on plans, zoning updates, public engagement, regulatory compliance, and projects involving equitable development, demand management, mobility, multimodal access, surface transportation, and funding

Experience providing critical reviews for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity

Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization

Experience with discipline-specific software (i.e. ArcGIS/ QGIS, ReMIx)

Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects

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

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements