Technical Director, Traffic Engineering

WSP in the U.S.; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 139,800 - 249,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental and bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Technical Director in Traffic Engineering for their New York offices. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with over 12 years of experience in traffic planning and project management. The successful candidate will lead project teams, ensure the delivery of high-quality work, and foster technological growth within the practice. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range from $139,800 to $249,150 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in traffic, ITS, and safety planning, analysis, and design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or another state.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and execution of project scope and objectives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project progress statuses.

Skills

Project management

Technical presentations

Leadership and mentoring

Traffic engineering principles

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Technical Director, Traffic Engineering

Location: New York (Valhalla, NYC, Buffalo, Troy offices). The role can be based in any of these offices.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and execution of project scope, objectives, and requirements, ensuring close collaboration and alignment with clients and stakeholders. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards and specified requirements. Implement rigorous quality review processes, manage version controls, and track comments and resolutions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project progress statuses using reporting tools and dashboards. Monitor and meet defined performance metrics, tracking budget, time, scope, and communication details to ensure projects meet schedule and client expectations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and relevant standards.
• Lead and direct multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub-consultants, contractors, and vendors. Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.
• Manage internal groups or outside vendors to identify, plan, negotiate contracts, deliver and monitor performance to client specifications.
• Coordinate with various internal and external partners, including cross-discipline and functional teams, government agencies (e.g., DOTs), and other stakeholders.
• Comfortably present complex technical and project information to diverse audiences, including executives, client teams, and public forums.
• Contribute to and potentially lead the development of technical proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.
• Assist in building and growing the firm's Traffic Engineering, Safety and Intelligent Transportation Systems practice across New York State.
• Foster technical development and mentoring of staff.
• 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 Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in traffic, ITS, and safety planning, analysis, and design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity in New York within 6 months of hire. PTOE certification highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Proven experience with NYSDOT, MTA, and other regional agencies.
• Develop new project opportunities, manage client relationships, and prepare and manage proposal submissions.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team‑building skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities, including written, verbal, and public speaking.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and financial performance.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Strong flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Active engagement in relevant industry organizations.
• Project experience in traffic operations and safety, ATSPM, signal design, signal timing, NYSDOT experience, interstate reconstruction, environmental impact statements.
• Expertise in traffic engineering principles, NYSDOT project delivery process, traffic signal design, signage, pavement markings, MoCo, Meso and micro‑simulation modeling.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings plan; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; paid bereavement, voting, and naturalization leave; other paid time off.

Compensation

Estimated salary range: $139,800 – $249,150 (dependent on location, experience, and qualifications).

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.