Intermediate Professional, Transportation Planning

This Opportunity

About the Role

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Transit & Rail Planner to join our growing Transit & Rail Planning practice. The ideal candidate brings a blend of engineering expertise, transportation planning experience, and proven ability to support complex multimodal transit projects. This role is central to delivering future-ready transit solutions aligned with WSP's commitment to safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the planning, analysis, and evaluation of light rail, commuter rail, heavy rail, and multimodal transit projects, including operations, service planning, and infrastructure development.

* Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, planning studies, models, GIS datasets, presentations, and visualization materials for transit and rail initiatives. (Historic WSP postings emphasize the role of technical deliverables in planning projects.) []

* Conduct and interpret data collection efforts, including operational, ridership, environmental, and spatial data to support transit and rail studies. (Data-driven analysis and planning is a consistent expectation in WSP's technical planning roles.) []

* Perform site investigations, feasibility assessments, and alternatives analyses for transit and rail corridors.

* Collaborate with engineers, planners, and stakeholders to integrate equity, sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance into planning outcomes.

* Support public involvement activities, project workshops, stakeholder meetings, and client presentations.

* Assist in project management tasks, including schedule, budget tracking, QA/QC, and task coordination.

* Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, regulations, industry standards, and best practices in transit and rail systems.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or related discipline.

* 1-3 years of relevant experience in transportation planning, rail engineering, or transit system design.

* Experience with multimodal transportation planning, transit operations, service design, or rail infrastructure development.

* Proficiency in transportation modeling, GIS, CAD, or simulation tools (e.g., Synchro, Micro Station, AutoCAD, ArcGIS).

* Strong capability in technical writing, data analysis, and development of planning documentation.

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field.

* Experience with federally, state-, or locally funded transit/rail projects.

* Familiarity with NEPA processes, environmental reviews, and regulatory compliance.

* Experience supporting business development or preparing proposal content.

* Participation in professional organizations (e.g., APTA, WTS, TRB).

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