Traffic Engineer-in-Training

WSP in Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work balance

Career growth opportunities

Health & Safety commitment

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Traffic Engineer-in-Training to help shape safer, more efficient transportation networks across Atlantic Canada. You will work with experienced engineers on municipal, provincial, and private sector projects, building your technical expertise while delivering practical transportation solutions.

You will collect data, run traffic operations analyses with Synchro and SimTraffic, prepare forecasts and reports, and contribute to site reviews and field investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with an interest in transportation or traffic engineering.
• Registered, or eligible to register, as an Engineer-in-Training with the applicable provincial engineering association.
• Up to four years of experience in transportation engineering, municipal infrastructure, land development, or a related field.
• Understanding of transportation planning, traffic engineering principles, road safety, and multimodal transportation systems.
• Experience with tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTURN, GIS, or comparable software is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present technical transportation data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare concise technical documentation.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to participate in field work and site investigations when required.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation and traffic engineering studies through data collection, analysis, technical documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Analyze traffic operations using industry-standard software such as Synchro and SimTraffic to help evaluate transportation performance.
• Prepare traffic forecasts, trip generation analyses, and transportation impact assessments that influence future infrastructure decisions.
• Develop technical reports, memoranda, graphics, and presentation materials that clearly communicate project findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to site plan reviews, access evaluations, parking assessments, and vehicle circulation analyses that support smart development.
• Participate in field investigations, traffic counts, parking studies, and site inspections to collect meaningful transportation data.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technical specialists to deliver high-quality transportation solutions.
• Uphold WSP's commitment to health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Traffic engineering knowledge

Data collection and analysis

Technical report writing

Strong communication skills

Willingness to field work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training registration or eligible

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AutoTURN

GIS

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Help shape safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation networks across Atlantic Canada. As a Traffic Engineer-in-Training, you'll contribute to projects that improve mobility, support growing communities, and enhance the daily travel experience for thousands of people. Working alongside experienced transportation professionals, you'll build your technical expertise while supporting innovative transportation and traffic engineering solutions for municipal, provincial, and private sector clients.

Your Impact

• Support transportation and traffic engineering studies through data collection, analysis, technical documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Analyze traffic operations using industry-standard software such as Synchro and SimTraffic to help evaluate transportation performance.
• Prepare traffic forecasts, trip generation analyses, and transportation impact assessments that influence future infrastructure decisions.
• Develop technical reports, memoranda, graphics, and presentation materials that clearly communicate project findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to site plan reviews, access evaluations, parking assessments, and vehicle circulation analyses that support smart development.
• Participate in field investigations, traffic counts, parking studies, and site inspections to collect meaningful transportation data.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technical specialists to deliver high-quality transportation solutions.
• Uphold WSP's commitment to health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with an interest in transportation or traffic engineering.
• Registered, or eligible to register, as an Engineer-in-Training with the applicable provincial engineering association.
• Up to four years of experience in transportation engineering, municipal infrastructure, land development, or a related field.
• Understanding of transportation planning, traffic engineering principles, road safety, and multimodal transportation systems.
• Experience with tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTURN, GIS, or comparable software is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present technical transportation data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare concise technical documentation.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to participate in field work and site investigations when required.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 - $88,400

MB & ON: $60,900 - $83,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 - $80,000

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join a team where your ideas, technical curiosity, and passion for transportation can make a lasting impact. Build your career alongside industry-leading professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and help create safer, more connected communities. If you're ready to grow your expertise and unlock your potential, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.