Remote Optical Transport Engineer Jobs in Riverside, CA

About WSP

WSP is a global leader in transportation solutions, delivering innovative, future-focused services to public and private clients. Our Intelligent Mobility team leverages proven and emerging technologies to support federal, state, and local agencies with concept development, planning, engineering, integration, implementation, and evaluation.

Position Overview

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior ITS Engineer to be involved in projects with our National Business Line to be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll collaborate with local offices and international teams, contributing to high-impact transportation initiatives across the U.S.

This is a remote position: candidates can sit out of any U.S. WSP office. California PE preferred.

We are recruiting a highly motivated self-starter with practical experience in ITS research, planning, program support, design, implementation, and/or evaluation.  Practical experience in supporting or implementing Transportation Systems Management & Operations programs is a bonus, as is experience with next generation ITS solutions such as active traffic management systems, integrated corridor management, and connected vehicle/V2X solutions. 

The successful candidate will be part of a national team focused on delivering innovative technology and operational solutions to transportation sector clients.  Work will consist of supporting existing projects while expanding our portfolio and service offerings to a broader set of clients - encouraging innovative solutions and providing practical guidance to infrastructure owners and operators that are wrestling with improving safety, mobility, reliability, and environmental impacts of transportation through the implementation of emerging technologies and innovative operational strategies.  The position will support business development, project and task management, and research and analysis related to industry best practices, emerging trends, and new product and service offerings. Responsibilities will also include developing policy guidance and implementation plans, advancing innovative client solutions, and authoring reports and white papers, with a focus on connected and automated vehicle programs and other advanced transportation technology initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Deep subject matter expertise 

• A proven ability to build and sustain client relationships 

• Experience managing complex project delivery 

• Success in leading winning pursuits and maintaining a strong project pipeline 

• Strategic thinking and adaptability in a fast-changing environment 

• Collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence 

• Ability to travel to client locations to support projects as needed

• Proven success working in a dynamic team environment

• Ability to network with clients and others in the field

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to present analytical results and recommendations to a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize problems, think creatively, work independently, and deliver high quality work with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in one or more states.

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the transportation industry, with progressively increasing responsibility and engagement.

• At least five years of experience with ITS and transportation technologies, whether in planning, design, implementation, or some combination.

• U.S. work authorization required 

• Adherence to WSP's Code of Conduct and safety policies 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with a major in transportation, engineering or technology related field.  

• Proven success in implementing and managing ITS, V2X, and other innovative systems for state, local, and/or federal DOTs.

• Professional licensure and experience working in multiple states.

• Experience managing staff.

• Active engagement in relevant industry organizations. 

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $163,800 - $278,400

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.