WSP

Traffic Engineer

WSP$70K — $97K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an accredited institution
  • PEO licensing in Ontario is required
  • 3-5 years of experience in traffic engineering, emphasizing travel demand forecasting and operations analysis
  • Proficient in traffic simulation and travel demand modelling software
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Programming skills in VBA, Python, or C# are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and compile transportation and traffic data for planning decisions
  • Perform traffic operations studies using industry-standard tools
  • Conduct traffic impact studies and safety assessments
  • Prepare and present technical reports to clients and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with internal teams and engage with clients and the public
  • Support public consultations on transportation solutions
  • Mentor junior colleagues as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape transportation networks for improved safety and efficiency
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Engagement with various public agencies and community stakeholders
  • Professional development through mentorship opportunities
  • Involvement in high-impact projects affecting long-term mobility planning
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the future of mobility with us.
As a Traffic Analyst, you'll help shape safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks across Ontario. You'll join our Transportation Planning team, where global expertise meets local impact, contributing to projects that improve capacity, enhance safety, and guide long-term mobility planning.

Based in our GTA offices, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, public agencies, and community stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights that influence decisions across the province.

Your Impact
  • Analyze and compile transportation and traffic data to support planning and engineering decisions
  • Perform traffic operations studies, including modelling using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, Aimsun Next, and other industry-standard tools
  • Conduct traffic impact studies, traffic signal evaluations, intersection improvement reviews, and safety assessments
  • Prepare clear, compelling technical reports and present findings to clients, agencies, and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with internal teams and liaise with clients and the public to advance project outcomes
  • Support public meetings and consultations, helping communities understand transportation solutions
  • Provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing to junior colleagues as needed


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Post-secondary education in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an accredited institution
  • PEO licensing in Ontario
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in traffic engineering, including travel demand forecasting, operations analysis, and safety analysis
  • Proficiency with traffic simulation modelling (Aimsun Next, VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, SYDRA, ARCADY) and travel demand modelling (EMME, TransCAD)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting complex technical concepts
  • Programming skills (VBA, Python, C#, etc.) are an asset for developing modelling tools and automation


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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