Senior Transportation Engineering Manager: Lead Design & Growth

WSP; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transportation team in Springfield, IL. You will lead a growing group of engineers delivering complex transportation projects across central and southern Illinois, including the St. Louis metro area.

The role emphasizes client development, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Candidates should have 15+ years in transportation engineering, a PE in IL/MO/IA desirable, and hands-on OpenRoads Designer experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Transportation engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional Engineer license in Illinois, Missouri, or Iowa desired.
• Hands-on experience with OpenRoads Designer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to implement WSP's Quality Control Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Utilize client relationships to achieve WSP's business development goals.
• Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners.
• Build and expand a local team to support client needs.
• Mentor existing and new staff.
• Lead tasks & design teams in the execution of projects.
• Provide technical expertise in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications.
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design.
• Collaborate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures) as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Business development

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transportation team in Springfield, IL. You will lead a growing group of engineers delivering complex transportation projects across central and southern Illinois, including the St. Louis metro area.

The role emphasizes client development, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Candidates should have 15+ years in transportation engineering, a PE in IL/MO/IA desirable, and hands-on OpenRoads Designer experience.