Technical Director, Traffic Engineering

About the role

WSP is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Director, Traffic Engineering to join its New York team. The position can be based in any of the following NY offices: Valhalla, NYC, Buffalo, or Troy. The successful candidate will work with a tight‑knit group of traffic engineers and transportation planners who value technical excellence, career development, collaborative teamwork, and a passion for solutions that enhance mobility and safety. The role involves growing the business, overseeing project delivery and staff development, and providing technical assistance and guidance for local, state, and regional clients, primarily in New York. Some project‑related travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and execution of project scope, objectives, and requirements, ensuring close collaboration and alignment with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure project deliverables meet high‑quality standards and specified requirements.
• Implement rigorous quality‑review processes, manage version control, and track comments and resolutions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project progress statuses using reporting tools and dashboards.
• Monitor and meet defined performance metrics, tracking budget, schedule, scope, and communication to ensure projects meet client expectations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and relevant standards.
• Lead and direct multi‑disciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub‑consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.
• Manage internal groups or outside vendors to identify, plan, negotiate contracts, deliver, and monitor performance to client specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners, including cross‑discipline functional teams, government agencies (e.g., DOTs), and other stakeholders.
• Present complex technical and project information to diverse audiences, including executives, client teams, and public forums.
• Contribute to and potentially lead the development of technical proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.
• Assist in building and growing the firm’s Traffic Engineering, Safety, and Intelligent Transportation Systems practice across New York State.
• Foster technical development and mentoring of staff.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Occasional project‑related travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in traffic, ITS, and safety planning, analysis, and design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York State, or in another state with ability to obtain NY reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• PTOE certification (highly preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Proven experience with NYSDOT, MTA, and other regional agencies.
• Experience developing new project opportunities, managing client relationships, and preparing and managing proposal submissions.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team‑building skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public‑speaking communication abilities.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and financial performance.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility in schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Active engagement in relevant industry organizations.
• Project experience in traffic operations and safety, ATSPM, signal design, signal timing, NYSDOT projects, interstate reconstruction, and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Expertise in traffic engineering principles and practices, NYSDOT project delivery process, traffic signal design, signage, pavement markings, and Maco, meso, and micro‑simulation modeling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800 – $249,150. The range reflects the company’s good‑faith estimate based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust compensation and may offer additional benefits depending on circumstances and the type of work performed.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices, WSP designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The firm partners with clients to help communities prosper, offering a flexible and agile workplace model while providing comprehensive benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout employees’ careers.