Lead Traffic Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 103,500 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA in Columbus/Cleveland, OH seeks a Lead Traffic Engineering Manager to guide statewide and Midwest traffic projects with strong technical analysis and team leadership.

You will collaborate with civil, planning, and regulatory staff, apply Synchro, TransModeler, and AutoCAD, and contribute to business development while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license is required.
• 7+ years of post-education engineering experience with traffic design background.
• Experience with safety studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering projects for Ohio and the Midwest.
• Analyze transportation infrastructure and land development using technical tools.
• Perform reviews of Synchro, TransModeler, and other modeling software.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, planning, geotechnical disciplines on projects.
• Participate in marketing, client outreach, and technical proposals.
• Mentor and manage staff to meet project deadlines and multiple projects.
• Interact with agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.
• Stay current with latest traffic engineering techniques.

Skills

Staff management

Mentorship

Marketing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

PTOE certification

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

TransModeler

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Traffic Engineering Manager

Location: Columbus, OH or Cleveland, OH. This role involves leading traffic engineering projects across Ohio and the Midwest, providing technical analysis, and supporting a growing traffic engineering team.

Your Impact

• Lead traffic engineering projects for Ohio and other Midwest states.
• Analyze transportation infrastructure and land development projects using technical tools.
• Perform technical reviews of Synchro, TransModeler, and other traffic engineering software.
• Collaborate with staff from civil, structural, planning, geotechnical disciplines to support diverse projects.
• Engage in marketing and business development activities: outreach, coordination with existing and potential clients, leading pursuits, developing technical proposals, and interaction through professional organizations.
• Work cooperatively with clients and staff to expand the traffic engineering team.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.
• Collaborate with federal, state, regional, and local agencies on transportation improvement projects and business opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of latest traffic engineering techniques.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct, responsible decision‑making regarding company resources, and ethical practices.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of post‑education experience in engineering with prior traffic design experience.
• Engineer license required.
• Experience in safety studies.
• Proficiency with traffic engineering tools: Highway Capacity Manual/Software, Synchro/SimTraffic, TransModeler, and other modeling tools.
• Knowledge of traffic control device design, including developing plans, specifications, and estimates for construction projects.
• Working knowledge of FHWA, AASHTO, state DOT guidelines, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, AASHTO Green Book, and NACTO Urban Street Design Guide.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD is desirable.
• Ability to form partnerships with internal and external project management, client representatives, government agencies, and other organizations.
• Positive attitude and people skills as a team player.
• Staff management experience to deliver projects on deadlines and handle multiple staff on multiple projects.
• Mentorship skills to train younger staff in traffic engineering.
• Marketing skills to promote traffic and transportation engineering practice.
• Experience working in corporate environment with diverse professional skill sets.
• Proven safety record and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• PTOE Certification desirable.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Cleveland only): $103,500 - $176,000. (Note: Compensation range is in good faith, may vary.)

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.