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WSP

Experienced Professional, Traffic Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$73K - $125K/yr

Micro-simulation modeling Qualifications Required Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering ... Engineering Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation.

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CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required; may have basic coursework or related skillsUsually students or recent graduates; may require enrollment in a program
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Employer & Industry UsageStartups, tech companies, and organizations offering quick, focused projectsUniversities, corporations, and organizations offering educational or training experiences

The main difference between a Micro Intern and an Intern lies in duration, scope, and structure. Micro Interns typically engage in short-term, project-specific work with minimal formal requirements, while Interns usually participate in longer-term, structured programs aimed at gaining broader experience. Both roles serve as entry points but differ in commitment and setup.

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To thrive as a Micro Intern, you need foundational knowledge in your chosen field, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to learn, often supported by current enrollment in a relevant academic program. Familiarity with productivity tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and, depending on the industry, basic knowledge of specialized software (e.g., CRM, data analysis tools) is beneficial. Strong communication, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving are essential soft skills that help you stand out. These skills and qualities are important because micro internships are short-term and fast-paced, requiring interns to quickly contribute value and adapt to new environments.

What are Micro Interns?

Micro Interns are students or early-career professionals who participate in short-term, project-based internships. These opportunities typically last from a few days to a few weeks and allow individuals to gain practical experience, build skills, and expand their professional network without committing to a full-length internship. Micro internships are often remote and help organizations complete specific tasks or projects while providing valuable learning experiences for participants.

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As a Micro Intern, you will typically be assigned short-term, project-based tasks that allow you to gain hands-on experience in a specific field. These can range from conducting market research, assisting with social media campaigns, analyzing data, or preparing reports, depending on the company's needs. The projects are designed to be completed within a few weeks and often provide opportunities to collaborate with full-time team members, giving you valuable exposure to the organization's workflow. This structure helps you build practical skills and industry connections in a condensed timeframe.
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Experienced Professional, Traffic Engineer

Experienced Professional, Traffic Engineer

WSP

Herndon, VA

$73K - $125K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

This Opportunity
 

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Professional, Traffic Engineer for our Herndon, VA or Richmond, VA Office Location.  Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. 

  • This position will be a key hire to help grow our Traffic Engineering practice, including Intelligent Transportation Systems( ITS) /Traffic Engineering design, signal timing, traffic analysis and traffic studies. Position will report to Lead Traffic Engineer and serve as project engineer or task manager for traffic engineering projects, with the expectation that the candidate will assume Project Management roles within two to three years.
  • Successful candidate will work on VDOT Signal Timing, ITS/Signal Design and Operational Improvements projects, traffic safety, as well as traffic engineering projects for local governments. Candidate may also work on design-build or other traffic engineering projects out of state.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collection, organization, research & analysis of project data
  • Application of policies, standards, details, specifications, and design guides from different jurisdictions
  • Writing technical reports summarizing conclusions and recommendations
  • Data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses 
  • Interpreting results and identifying engineering issues
  • Analysis of improvement alternatives
  • Traffic Signal Design
  • Traffic Signal Communication Design
  • ITS Design
  • Signage, signals, pavement markings
  • Intersection and corridor improvement studies
  • Intersection Justification Reports
  • Interchange modification studies
  • Signal phasing and timing optimization studies
  • Safety studies (crash analysis, collision diagrams, safety improvements)
  • Micro-simulation modeling

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior traffic design experience.
  • Engineering Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation.
  • Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
  • Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
  • Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and other applicable design software packages (preferred).
  • Knowledge of traffic engineering and planning software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, ArcGIS (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Power Point (required)
  • Project experience - Traffic operations and safety, signal design, signal timing, ITS design, DOT experience (preferred)

WSP Benefits:  

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.  

Compensation 

Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100-$125,410

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 

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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.

www.wsp.com

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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