Intermediate Professional, Transportation Planning

WSP • Philadelphia, PA

4h

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Transit & Rail Planner to join our growing Transit & Rail Planning practice. The ideal candidate brings a blend of engineering expertise, transportation planning experience, and proven ability to support complex multimodal transit projects. This role is central to delivering future-ready transit solutions aligned with WSP’s commitment to safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in transportation planning, rail engineering, or transit system design.
• Experience with multimodal transportation planning, transit operations, service design, or rail infrastructure development.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling, GIS, CAD, or simulation tools (e.g., Synchro, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS).
• Strong capability in technical writing, data analysis, and development of planning documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field.
• Experience with federally, state-, or locally funded transit/rail projects.
• Familiarity with NEPA processes, environmental reviews, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting business development or preparing proposal content.
• Participation in professional organizations (e.g., APTA, WTS, TRB).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, and evaluation of light rail, commuter rail, heavy rail, and multimodal transit projects, including operations, service planning, and infrastructure development.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, planning studies, models, GIS datasets, presentations, and visualization materials for transit and rail initiatives.
• Conduct and interpret data collection efforts, including operational, ridership, environmental, and spatial data to support transit and rail studies.
• Perform site investigations, feasibility assessments, and alternatives analyses for transit and rail corridors.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and stakeholders to integrate equity, sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance into planning outcomes.
• Support public involvement activities, project workshops, stakeholder meetings, and client presentations.
• Assist in project management tasks, including schedule, budget tracking, QA/QC, and task coordination.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, regulations, industry standards, and best practices in transit and rail systems.

Benefits

• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level