Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Local Transportation Lead
Lead transportation projects, build a local team, and manage client relationships in southern IL.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Utilize client relationships to achieve business development goals. • Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners. • Build a local team to support client needs. • Lead tasks and design teams in project execution. • Provide technical expertise across project phases, including design, documentation, cost estimates, and specifications. • Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design. • Exercise ethical decision‑making regarding company funds and resources, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff (e.g., drainage, structures) as required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸business development
- ▸team building
- ▸project lead
- ▸technical expertise
- ▸design solutions
- ▸multidisciplinary collaboration
What You Bring
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field. • 10+ years of transportation engineering experience. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Professional Engineer license in Illinois (Missouri desired). • Hands‑on experience with OpenRoads Designer. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. • Ability to implement WSP’s Quality Control Procedures. • Master’s degree in engineering (preferred). • Experience managing small to mid‑size projects (preferred). • Leadership experience with IDOT or other local agencies (preferred). • Business development experience (preferred). • Experience leading and mentoring a team (preferred). • Immediate ability to work in the United States; occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- ▸civil eng
- ▸10+ yrs
- ▸pe license
- ▸openroads
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸leadership
Benefits
WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Transportation team in its new Collinsville, IL office, where the role will involve building and growing a team of engineers to design complex and impactful transportation projects in southern Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area. The position offers the chance to shape your career while contributing to client projects and mentoring future talent. The Collinsville team focuses on delivering high‑quality projects for clients while fostering professional development and preparing team members for future opportunities. WSP provides a flexible, agile workplace model and a comprehensive suite of health, financial, and paid‑time‑off benefits to support employee well‑being throughout their career. Compensation for this role is advertised in the range of $121,100 to $205,900, with adjustments based on education, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location, plus the full benefits package described above.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time