Lead Professional, Transportation Planning

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Consultant/Transportation Planner for our Atlanta, Georgia office. This individual will serve in a project manager role over transportation planning projects, develop solutions to complex transportation problems, mentor staff, participate in client-facing activities, and deliver quality planning products to our clients. We're looking for a creative, analytical planner who can take ownership of tasks and bring value to our transportation projects. Candidates should demonstrate experience in Georgia or a comparable transportation markets, leading and delivering work tasks for transportation projects and studies including data collection, research, and documentation contributing to the development of statewide, regional, and local transportation plans, corridor plans, transit plans and studies, multi-modal feasibility studies, rail studies, managed lanes studies, and other analyses. Day to day work will require contract management, client care, overseeing technical planning work, guiding a team of planners to produce deliverables, and presenting findings to clients or stakeholders. This position will interact and collaborate with the Georgia Planning and Environment team, the Georgia Office, and Southeast District leadership team, governmental agencies, subcontractors, the public, and other WSP personnel across business lines.The successful candidate must be a team player and a self-starter, demonstrate strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and technical skills. Ability and interest in mentoring staff is a must.Demonstrate Knowledge of:MPO and Countywide Transportation PlansTransit Planning Statewide Transportation Planning Project Management Best practices in multimodal transportation planning analysesPerformance-based planning GDOT Offices of Planning and IntermodalExperience with MPOs in GeorgiaFederal and state regulations and funding programs related to transportation Emerging trends in the transportation planning space Your ImpactDevelop strong working relationships with clients, potential clients, and partner firmsManage projects and contractsPrepare, edit, format and produce technical reports and displaysCoordinate and/or participate in the development and execution of stakeholder and public involvement activities associated with planning projectsMentor planning staffWho You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Engineering or a related discipline7-10 years of progressively responsible relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team, work cross-functionally and think critically and strategicallyFamiliarity with Georgia transportation planning issuesFamiliarity with GDOT and MARTA planning procedures Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in written formCritical, strategic and creative thinking skillsStrong ability to collaborate with individuals and teams Computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS)Ability to gather and analyze data critically and develop supporting information and reports Understanding of project administration and managementAbility to travel as needed 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 Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies Experience leading public and stakeholder outreach activities Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Engineering or a related disciplineAICP certification#LI-SY1About WSPWSP 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.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. Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-08