Traffic Engineer

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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Join WSP’s Transportation & Infrastructure team as an Intermediate / Senior Traffic Engineer , where your expertise will help shape safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation systems. Based out of our Dartmouth office , this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of municipal and private‑sector projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful impact across communities.

Projects include traffic impact studies, transportation impact assessments, transportation facility design concepts and analysis, transit modelling and design, multi‑modal assessments, urban intersection design, site plan review, and parking justification.

Your Impact

You will make a difference by:

• Collecting and interpreting transportation data to support informed decision‑making
• Developing and adjusting traffic volumes to suit the context of each study
• Conducting intersection operations assessments using Synchro and other tools
• Interpreting and reporting traffic operations analysis results to clients and stakeholders
• Working with a team of transportation/traffic engineers, planners and designers to assess transportation, traffic and parking conditions
• Preparing graphics, technical memos, and reports to communicate technical results and recommendations
• Conducting field studies (site visits, inventories, transit, traffic, and parking counts)
• Reviewing site plans and providing redlines using AutoCAD and AutoTurn
• Collaborating with clients, project teams, and road authorities to meet project requirements
• Mentoring junior staff while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering with experience in the transportation field
• Eligibility for P.Eng. designation with Engineers Nova Scotia
• 5+ years of experience in transportation / traffic engineering
• Proficiency with Synchro / SimTraffic software
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and AutoTurn
• Familiarity with transportation planning guidelines, including TAC Guidelines
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork capabilities

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $96,000 – $132,000

MB & ON: $90,000 – $124,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,000 – $116,000

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re ready to apply your traffic engineering expertise to impactful projects and grow your career with a global leader, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Info

• Job Identification 85785
• Posting Date 04/27/2026, 08:01 PM

About Us

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). Full details here .

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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