Transportation Engineer

WDM USA is passionate about saving lives.

Every year, more than 40,000 people are killed on US roads. Using the largest dataset of its kind, WDM works with Departments of Transportation (DOTs) across the US to determine where, when, and how to reduce roadway crashes. We have a track record of delivering data that has helped DOTs build better, safer road infrastructure and reduce fatal and serious crashes by more than 30%.

WDM is seeking a curious, adaptable, and forward-thinking Civil/Transportation Project Engineer to join our growing team
.

As
Civil/Transportation Project Engineer
, you will partner with multiple state DOTs to identify and solve complex road safety challenges using WDM's data. Working both independently and alongside WDM's Analytics team, you will liaise with clients, develop and deliver technical solutions, and proactively manage projects to ensure client expectations are met. Although a best practice for many transportation authorities around the world, WDM's data-driven approach to improving pavement safety performance is new to the United States. As such, motivation to deliver additional value and "get it right" for clients is critical.

A successful
Civil/Transportation Project Engineer
candidate will join a versatile, close-knit team, gain experience in multiple facets of safety and pavement performance analysis, and help shape the future of one of the world's leading transportation safety analytics firms.

Your Impact:

• Scoping client engagements and helping clients define needs, develop goals, and establish programmatic roadmaps.
• Leading projects to transform WDM's data into meaningful insights for DOT clients and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and solutions.
• Performing technical discipline tasks, including: data analysis, specification and standards reviews, and contributing to the review and publication of innovative approaches, performance models, and decision-making processes that enhance network safety and efficiency.
• Facilitating communication and knowledge management efforts with key stakeholders and client executive leadership.
• Participating in industry forums and professional development events to stay current on research, industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities to deliver additional value to clients.
• Contributing to internal strategic planning to align WDM's growth with changing national road safety practices.

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of
  project or program management experience at a Department of Transportation or professional civil engineering services firm
• Experience developing and implementing strategic, cost-effective, data-driven, and transformative transportation solutions
• Proficiency with
  data visualization
  tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
• Strong
  client management skills
  with excellent verbal and written
  communication skills
• Demonstrated
  critical thinking and problem-solving
  skills
• Demonstrated ability to work, prioritize, and
  manage multiple projects
  independently
• Demonstrated ability to
  work collaboratively
  across internal/external teams in a remote team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Subject matter expertise in advanced safety or pavement analysis
• Proficiency in a programming language consistent with large-scale data analytics (R, Python, etc.)
• Experience using geospatial software, such as QGIS or ArcGIS in a non-academic setting

Position Details:

Pay: Salary based on experience, starting at $90k/year

Benefits: Company-sponsored 401k, paid parental leave, paid professional development, PTO/paid leave, flexible work options, collaborative work culture

Job Location: Full-time remote;