Assistant Engineer - Roads at WSP in the U.S. · Noida

Road Safety Audit Engineer: Responsible for supporting and undertaking independent Road Safety Audits, road safety assessments and collision analysis for highway and transport schemes. The role includes reviewing highway designs, undertaking site inspections, analysing STATS19 collision data, identifying road safety problems, preparing audit reports and developing proportionate safety recommendations. The engineer will work in accordance with DMRB GG 119 and applicable highway-authority requirements, while considering the needs of all road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable users.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in highways, transport planning, road safety or traffic engineering.
• Previous experience supporting or undertaking Road Safety Audits is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK highway standards and road safety practices.
• Progress toward an appropriate professional qualification such as ICE, CIHT or equivalent would be advantageous.
• RSA-specific competency requirements should be matched to the role and the overseeing authority rather than stated generically, because GG 119 contains dedicated requirements covering RSA team structure, audit-team approval and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Quality checks of data and model outputs;
• Research and review design options for both technical and economic impact;
• Support Project Managers for on time completion of tasks assigned and to WSP’s expected standards;
• Take ownership of tasks assigned and search for solutions where required;
• Support seniors in maintaining healthy contact with different UK offices for modelling and design rask;
• Zeal to grow self and dedication towards working independently/ with minimal guidance where required;
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies;
• Clear communication (verbal and written) with colleagues in India and the UK on all matters – project related technical communication and day-to-day matters;
• Work within project constraints; such as time, budget and resource; and
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings;

Key Competencies/ Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Strong analytical and engineering judgement
• Ability to identify safety risks from the perspective of different road users
• Attention to detail
• Clear technical writing
• Independent and objective thinking
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary design teams
• Ability to explain safety concerns and recommendations clearly
• Good understanding of the interaction between road geometry, human behaviour and collision risk
• Desired Skills
• Understanding of fundamental modelling and design techniques, traffic signals operation and CAD standards, including modelling guidelines and CD / Local authority codes and standards.
• Previous experience and capability in Junction modelling, swept path analysis, parking design, signals and junction improvement scheme
• Paper presented at / published in recognised national / internal journal(s)/ conference(s) will be highly desirable;

Qualifications

Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering;
• Masters in Transport or equivalent; and
• Good understanding of MS-Office skills.

Years of experience

• Postgraduate with to up to 2+ years’ experience.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

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