NYC Traffic Design Lead

About the Role

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand WSP’s traffic design practice in the target regions. • Lead business development and staff development, cultivating new and existing client relationships. • Build a robust pipeline of traffic design opportunities and position WSP to win projects. • Manage complex traffic projects—including signals, signing, striping, traffic control, MOT, ITS, and modeling—from initiation through operations and maintenance. • Oversee project scope, objectives, and requirements; collaborate with clients; identify and mitigate risks; ensure high‑quality deliverables and rigorous quality reviews. • Lead multidisciplinary teams of internal staff, sub‑consultants, contractors, and vendors, fostering trust and accountability. • Negotiate and manage contracts with internal groups or external vendors to meet client specifications. • Coordinate with cross‑disciplinary teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders. • Present technical and project information to executives, clients, and public audiences. • Develop technical proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets. • Mentor and develop staff technical skills and professional growth. • Exercise ethical decision‑making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸traffic design
• ▸project delivery
• ▸client relations
• ▸team leadership
• ▸contract management
• ▸technical proposals

What You Bring

The role demands an innovative, results‑driven professional who can guide project delivery, support staff growth, and maintain strong client relationships, with occasional travel. WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from recruiters are not accepted; any such submission becomes the property of WSP. • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 15 years of post‑degree experience in engineering and traffic design. • Licensed Professional Engineer in New York (or obtain reciprocity within six months). • Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements. • Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation and related design software. • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional internal and external teams. • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines. • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. • Experience delivering projects in New York, New Jersey, or the broader Northeast. • Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and occasional travel as required. • Preferred: recognized technical excellence and thought leadership in traffic design. • Preferred: active participation in industry organizations. • Preferred: PE licensure in New Jersey or Connecticut.

Requirements

• ▸civil engineering
• ▸15 years
• ▸ny pe
• ▸autocad
• ▸microstation
• ▸project management

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits suite that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid leave covering sick time, vacation, parental, bereavement, voting and naturalization purposes. Employees also benefit from a flexible and agile workplace model. The expected salary range for this position is $195,000 to $325,000, reflecting the candidate’s education, experience, and geographic location. Compensation may vary based on internal equity and applicable laws.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time