Associate Traffic Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,200 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading transportation consulting firm is looking for an Associate Traffic Engineer to join its California Transportation team. The position involves supporting traffic engineering projects in Irvine or San Diego, with tasks including conducting investigations, assisting in technological developments, and writing technical reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 1-3 years of experience, and skills in AutoCAD. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Familiarity with roadway planning, design, and construction management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering work relating to investigations and inspections.
• Assist with the development of technologies for traffic engineering.
• Write technical reports summarizing research findings.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic engineering principles

Analytical mindset

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Basic proficiency with technical writing

Experience with AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

WSP is in search of an Associate Traffic Engineer to support our California Transportation team. This position can be based out of our Irvine-CA or San Diego-CA offices. Join our team to build your expertise with the opportunity to work alongside transportation experts that are leading the way on innovative projects that support local communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic professional traffic engineering work relating to conducting 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.
• Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end‑users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future‑ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
• Assist with verifying the assigned characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
• Assist with conducting traffic counts for roadways and intersections to determine the volume of traffic, where the traffic is going to and from, and the type of traffic on the roadway.
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Work with cross‑functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work‑related issues.
• Familiarity with roadway planning, design, and construction management; including traffic control, capacity and operational analysis, and related communication systems.
• Highly familiar with relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other applicable design software packages.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 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 Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $76,200 - $111,000 (based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geographic location). WSP reserves the right to adjust the salary within internal equity and specific circumstances.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.