Strategic Transportation Planning Executive

WSP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,600 - 223,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Vice President of Transportation Planning to lead the planning discipline, ensuring high-quality SME deliverables and regulatory compliance. The role guides data-driven decisions across modal options and coordinates multidisciplinary teams through siting, permitting, and project execution.

The position emphasizes strategic growth, client engagement, and pursuit strategies to expand transportation planning services within the Seattle area and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in transportation planning within a corporate environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with office automation and corporate tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for transportation planning projects and programs.
• Oversee data quality and analysis for transportation planning studies across modal options.
• Lead large, complex projects with budgets, timelines, and staff oversight.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams through siting, impact assessment, and permitting.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Budget management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

Office automation software

Job description

WSP USA, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Vice President of Transportation Planning to lead the planning discipline, ensuring high-quality SME deliverables and regulatory compliance. The role guides data-driven decisions across modal options and coordinates multidisciplinary teams through siting, permitting, and project execution.

The position emphasizes strategic growth, client engagement, and pursuit strategies to expand transportation planning services within the Seattle area and beyond.