WSP in the U.S. · 14 hours ago
Early Professional, Traffic Engineering
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a full-time Traffic Engineer to join their Transportation Team. The role involves assisting with various traffic engineering projects, conducting technical analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
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Responsibilities
Ability to assist a project and/or task manager for multiple traffic engineering projects
Assist with lighting design, signal design, ITS design, and other traffic engineering projects for state government and local municipalities
Assist with technical analysis using Synchro, HCS, Sidra, VISSIM, and other traffic engineering analysis software
Perform professional traffic engineering work and conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses
Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting
Assist with development and scoping of projects
Interface with staff from a range of other disciplines to support a diverse range of projects
May also support roadway design projects, traffic engineering projects, or other transportation studies as needed
Work well individually and with cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and technical analysis memos
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
Remain current in latest traffic engineering and electrical engineering techniques and practices
Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, and authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or closely related discipline
0 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic safety and/or lighting/traffic design experience
A strong background in traffic engineering design and client/project management
Proficient and extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and project delivery related to traffic control equipment, lighting systems, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems
Assist with traffic engineering software (HCS, Synchro, Sidra, VISSIM)
Assist with traffic safety engineering strategies, software and procedures to complete both existing and predictive safety analyses or other applicable design software packages
Proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting and/or Open Roads Designer understanding
Knowledge of or willing to learn AGi32 photometric analysis, IES recommended practices, signal operations and phasing
Willing to participate in field reviews
Assist with adhering to state government requirements and procedures
Proficient with technical writing and documentation
Ability to work in a corporate environment, communicating with a wide range of professional skill sets
Work cooperatively with staff to effectively deliver projects on deadlines, including coordinating with multiple staff working on multiple projects
Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership, maintaining quality deliverables with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Works independently with strict adherence to QA/QC
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Prior transportation, traffic, and/or electrical design experience
A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations
Professional Engineer in Training Certification, or ability to register within 12 months
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