Senior ITS Engineer

Senior Its Engineer

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. 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.