Senior Transportation Planner or Engineer

at  WSP

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Are you interested in having a say in how towns and cities develop and people move? Are you a Project Leader and Collaborator and seeking to further develop your skills and apply your engineering or planning degree to make a difference in planning and designing complete streets and multi-modal mobility solutions? WSP is currently seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer or Senior Planner with transportation planning or engineering experience to join our Greater Toronto Area Transportation Planning and Science Department. This individual will assume a Project Manager role and contribute to a team that plans and designs urban mobility solutions including pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, road safety and intersection improvements, and complete streets with consideration for users of all ages and abilities.
This is your opportunity to join an established and leading transportation planning and engineering practice and participate in innovative and exciting projects across Canada and beyond. WSP’s strong national and global presence means you’ll work with practitioners and experts from across Canada and beyond. We work with the public and private sectors to develop solutions for all modes of transportation. We offer a hybrid work environment and the potential for rapid career growth in an exciting and team-focused environment, together with a competitive benefits package.
Our multidisciplinary team works at the intersection of sustainable transportation and universal accessibility, road safety, equity, and micromobility. Our backgrounds cover planning, engineering, design, and engagement.
The Transportation Planning and Science Department offers planning and engineering services for the full spectrum of transportation challenges. These include but are not limited to Active Transportation, Complete Streets Planning and Design, Environmental Assessments (EAs) in accordance with the Municipal Class EA and MTO Class EA, regional and area transportation studies, site specific transportation assessments, transit planning, parking studies, traffic signing and travel demand forecasting and analysis.

• Managing and controlling all aspects of projects to achieve the Client’s goals, including schedule, budget and quality objectives through the application of formal project management process, techniques and procedures;
• Applying best practices and identifying innovative solutions as required for the planning, design and implementation of complete street, multi-modal transportation, transit and traffic projects;
• Managing or supporting transportation planning assignments of all sizes;
• Carrying out a wide range of transportation planning and multi-disciplinary assignments for both private and public sector clients including active transportation and complete street master plans and corridor designs, environmental assessments, infrastructure needs assessments, multi-modal transportation studies and master plans, with minimal guidance;
• Liaison with clients, project team members, and other stakeholders regarding project requirements;
• Working with a multi-disciplinary team including transportation/traffic engineers, planners, designers, and landscape architects;
• Preparation and/or oversight and presentation of technical memos and reports to communicate technical results and recommendations;
• Responding to requests for proposals and fee estimates;
• Supporting the leadership team in business development; and
• Attending and participating in client and public meetings.

What you’ll bring to WSP :

• A minimum 6 years of relevant experience in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering services in the public or consulting sectors;
• An Undergraduate or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning or equivalent from an accredited university;
• Possess a P.Eng. License from the Professional Engineers of Ontario or are a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) from the Ontario Professional Planning Institute;
• Strong public and stakeholder engagement skills and experience, and IAP2 accreditation would be an asset;
• Knowledge of transportation related software packages Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, EMME, Sidra, AIMSUM and/or ARCADY would be considered an asset;
• Experience in developing data collection programs (traffic surveys, parking utilization) and program implementation;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or ArcGIS would be considered an asset;
• A strong knowledge of design guidelines including TAC, NACTO, OTM, MTO;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; English required, French considered an asset;
• Project management / leadership skills and ability to support the management team in a growing and diverse practice;
• Strong organizational skills to balance the delivery of multiple projects;
• Independent worker that is self-motivated and passionate about Transportation Planning/Engineering; and
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Lived experience travelling urban and suburban areas on foot and by bicycle or using a mobility aid.