Early Career Traffic / ITS Engineer

Overview

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transportation Engineer. This role will be based in Macomb County, Michigan , providing one of our important clients with services in traffic engineering and traffic operations. The WSP Michigan office is located in Detroit and the candidate could also be expected to work on projects that cover transportation planning, operations, design and road safety.

Your Impact

Assisting in providing technical advisory services to Macomb County in the area of traffic operations as an Engineer on the Communications & Technology Center (COMTEC) team.

Work directly with our clients in-person at the client site, from AECOM offices, and from virtual / remote work environments based upon project needs

Provide traffic operations and engineering support for Traffic Operations Center projects

Conduct and execute technical work in the field of traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging technology

Utilize ITS and traffic signal systems to monitor, operate, and manage agency-owned traffic signal infrastructure in alignment with current TSMO practices and client policies

Develop traffic signal timings based upon agency and MMUTCD standards

Analyze traffic conditions using Arterial Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) as well as data-driven applications that use Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM)

Utilize traffic signal controller firmware to adjust traffic signal timing parameters and develop in-field applications

Conduct field work to monitor operations and adjust traffic signal timings, including configuring / troubleshooting traffic signal equipment per agency and MMUTCD standards

Support technology-forward projects by reviewing vendor technology offerings and developing architectures and plans for successful integration into existing agency deployments, operations, and daily workflows

Support development of signal design plans through use of MMUTCD standards in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) environments

Produce a variety of technical memos, reports, and presentations supporting our clients including presentation to clients or peers in formal and informal settings

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Engineering degree with a focus on transportation. A higher-level qualification in transportation would be an advantage.

Good knowledge of relevant design codes, standards, legislation and practices that apply to the work you are undertaking.

0-2 years of transportation engineering experience

B.S., Civil Engineering or related engineering degree

Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the organization; is a great team member

Ability to work without supervision; effective time management and strong organizational skills

Contribute on an on-going basis toward maintaining a safe working environment both for yourself and for those working with you or in your close vicinity

Good computer skills with knowledge of relevant software tools, in particular Word, Excel and an ability to apply new tools

Ability to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with any of the following software is a plus : Synchro, SimTraffic, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or traffic signal controller software

Local candidates preferred

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment / staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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