Traffic Design Engineer — Signals & ITS (Hybrid NC)

WSP USA; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in North Carolina seeks a Traffic Design Engineer to join our established NC Traffic practice with a hybrid schedule from Charlotte or Raleigh offices. The role requires developing design plans using ODR, GeoPak, and AutoCAD for transportation systems, and coordinating with authorities on traffic signals, ITS, lighting, and roadways.

The successful candidate will collect field data, perform traffic investigations, and design concepts to improve intersections and corridors while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering or closely related field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education engineering design experience.
• ETI/Engineer in Training certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with DOT advisory circulars and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans for transportation systems and traffic signals.
• Conduct field surveys, data collection, and analysis for project development.
• Coordinate with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients on improvements.
• Design traffic signals and communications networks for corridor operations.
• Ensure conformance with standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Support multi-project execution with QA/QC adherence.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification (ET), or ability to acquire within 6 months

Tools

OpenRoad Designer (ODR)

MicroStation GeoPak

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP USA in North Carolina seeks a Traffic Design Engineer to join our established NC Traffic practice with a hybrid schedule from Charlotte or Raleigh offices. The role requires developing design plans using ODR, GeoPak, and AutoCAD for transportation systems, and coordinating with authorities on traffic signals, ITS, lighting, and roadways.

The successful candidate will collect field data, perform traffic investigations, and design concepts to improve intersections and corridors while