Transportation Planning Engineer/Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Montana; On-site; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is hiring a Transportation Planning Engineer – Project Manager. This role involves collaborating on transportation projects, developing project management skills, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Transportation Engineering and extensive experience in the field.

Compensation ranges reflect competitive salaries across various provinces, with benefits including health coverage and retirement plans. The role promotes equality and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in transportation engineering and planning.
• Experience in traffic operations and site analysis.
• Passion for designing multi-modal solutions to improve safety.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects from data collection to reporting.
• Conduct engineering analyses and studies for multi-modal projects.
• Engage clients and communities through meetings and consultations.

Skills

Transportation design

Project management

Technical writing

Collaboration

Data-driven solutions

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Transportation Engineering

P.Eng license

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

Sidra

VISSIM

VISTRO

Aimsun

Job description

Transportation Planning Engineer – Project Manager Role

On‑site location: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Not remote. We welcome applications from Canada and the United States and offer relocation assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects from data collection and analysis to reporting, supporting technical tasks in‑field and in‑office.
• Apply best practices in active transportation master planning and design, conduct engineering analyses and studies for multi‑modal projects.
• Develop project management skills, preparing for future leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate with a multi‑disciplinary team including transportation/traffic engineers, planners, designers, and landscape architects.
• Prepare and oversee technical memos and reports to communicate results and recommendations influencing project decisions.
• Engage clients and communities through meetings and public consultations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Passion for transportation and designing multi‑modal solutions that improve safety and connectivity.
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Transportation Engineering and a P.Eng license.
• 5–8+ years of experience in transportation engineering and planning, including impact assessments, active infrastructure design, and project management.
• Proficiency with transportation software and methods (e.g., Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, Sidra, VISSIM, VISTRO, Aimsun) and strong technical writing skills.
• Experience in traffic operations and site analysis, with the ability to deliver innovative, data‑driven solutions.
• Collaborative mindset and leadership skills to manage projects and client relationships effectively.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• Paid time off for voting and naturalization proceedings

Health & Safety & Accessibility

Compliance with WSP Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and client HSE requirements is mandatory. Some safety‑sensitive positions may involve fieldwork in remote or harsh environments.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all stages of the selection process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.