Senior Rail and Freight Consultant

Join WSP USA’s Freight & Logistics team within Advisory Services and help public‑sector clients strengthen freight networks and supply chains that keep communities and economies moving. You’ll contribute to a nationwide, industry‑leading, and growing practice that pairs practical planning experience with clear, compelling communication to support client goals and solve real‑world challenges. Job Description WSP is currently seeking a Freight and Logistics Senior Consultant to support our growing Advisory Services practice. The role focuses on state and regional rail and freight planning efforts, with a strong emphasis on plan development, documentation, research, analysis, and storytelling. Your Impact Support state DOTs, rail agencies, MPOs, and other public‑sector clients in developing state rail plans, statewide freight plans, and related policy documents. Serve as a lead technical writer and content integrator, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment across multi‑author planning documents. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on statewide supply chains, freight systems, and industry sectors (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, ports, warehousing, agriculture, retail). Compile and analyze data from public sources, industry reports, economic databases, and government agencies; synthesize inputs into clear narratives. Analyze and communicate freight system and supply chain trends. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape plan structure, messaging, and implementation frameworks. Prepare presentations, executive briefings, and public‑facing materials. Support marketing and business development efforts. Who You Are Required Qualifications 7–10 years of relevant professional experience (including graduate research). Degree in urban/regional planning, public policy, economics, geography, or related field. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s policies. Experience contributing to state rail plans, statewide freight plans, or multimodal freight plans. Strong understanding of freight and rail systems and supply‑chain trends. Knowledge of rail markets and operations. Exceptional technical writing and editing skills. Ability to synthesize complex technical material for public‑sector audiences. Experience coordinating inputs from multiple technical disciplines. Experience using GIS to support planning, analysis, and visual communication. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Geographic Information Systems software (ESRI, QGIS). Familiarity with freight datasets and analytical outputs. Authorized to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or higher. Experience working with public transportation agencies (MPOs, DOTs, etc.). Experience contributing to published plans or formal technical reports. Interest in leveraging AI and LLM tools in plan development and documentation. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for specific purposes such as bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $102,000 - $181,720. Expected salary (Colorado only): $102,000 - $151,470. About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.