Local Transportation Lead

This Opportunity WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transportation team in our new Collinsville, IL office. This is an opportunity to build and grow a team of engineers, designing some of the most complex and impactful transportation projects in southern Illinois and the metropolitan St. Louis area. At WSP, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career to make it what you want it to be. Our Collinsville team focuses on delivering projects for our clients while mentoring and developing team members to prepare them for future opportunities. Here at WSP, everything is within our reach-and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future! Your Impact

• Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP's business development goals

• Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners

• Build a local team to support client needs

• Lead tasks & design teams in the execution of projects

• Provide technical expertise in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications

• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

• Collaborate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures) as required

Who You Are Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.

• 10+ years of experience in the Transportation engineering field

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

• Professional Engineer’s License in Illinois, Missouri desired.

• Hands-on experience in OpenRoads Designer

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

• Ability to implement WSP's Quality Control Procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering.

• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

• Leadership experience working with IDOT, and other local agencies