Early Career Traffic Engineer

WSP•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Traffic Engineer for its Atlanta, Georgia position. The role provides technical assistance with the analysis, planning, engineering, design, improvement, and operation of streets, highways, transportation networks, adjacent land uses, and connections to other transportation modes and terminals. The engineer prepares concise reports and construction documentation and helps maintain design quality consistent with industry standards for safety and functionality. The selected candidate will collaborate with transportation engineers on large and complex projects in Georgia. Technical work includes traffic signal design and timing, ITS and signal-system planning, and other traffic engineering services, with possible work on signing and pavement-marking design. The role also supports studies, field investigations, traffic operations and safety analysis, project documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams and transportation agencies. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, an engineering and professional services firm serving the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP USA has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs, and provides medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.
0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience in an engineering discipline and prior traffic design experience.
Knowledge of DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build related to traffic-control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
Knowledge of applicable roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Moderate proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematical principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other applicable design software packages.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge, interpret testing results and data, conduct statistical analysis, and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Master’s degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze information from work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, and technical sources for project development, design, and construction.
Support investigation and inspection of existing and proposed site conditions, roadways, intersections, signs, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors for compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and permits.
Assist with modeling, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies that address user safety and functionality and apply traffic engineering design standards.
Work on cross-functional project teams, assisting with roadway layouts, construction reference points and grades, cost and quantity calculations, and project specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and technical analyses.
Assist with site characterization, traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigations, traffic plan reviews, signal-system design and operations, and operational analyses.
Assist with traffic counts on roadways and at intersections to determine traffic volumes, origins and destinations, and traffic types.
Review roadway safety features and recommend safety enhancement projects based on studies.
Assist in selecting appropriate signs, signals, and pavement markings for new or existing roadways.
Review crash data to identify roadway or intersection improvements that enhance safety for all road users.
Prepare data and visuals, including tables, charts, reports, and illustrations, to present findings and analysis.
Maintain quality-control standards and procedures for measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Contribute to technical reports and presentations communicating research findings and recommendations for design or construction challenges.
Assist with engineering studies and surveys to investigate design and construction issues and plan for future needs.
Assist in analyzing and interpreting field and site investigation data and developing action plans for low- to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
Assist with preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Collaborate with engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT authorities on federally, state-, regionally, and locally funded transportation projects.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP policies and Code of Conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.