Sr Safety Technical Specialist
Job Description
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Safety & Security Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.WSP is currently initiating a search for a Sr Safety Technical Specialist to join our national team. This position is able to sit anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Manage or support management of Safety Team projects.
- Manage safety and security team staff on projects, as needed.
- Develop and coordinate project proposals responses for potential clients.
- Provide client interface, coordination and project updates.
- Provide Safety Risk assessments for projects or programs including safety certification.
- Coordinate safety and security team staffing for WSP projects that require safety and security expertise.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in transportation related projects, public rail, transportation security and /or emergency management projects preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree or Masters' Degree in transportation safety, engineering, planning or another related field.
- Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP) Certification Preferred.
- 2+ years staff management experience.
- Experience with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements or guidance required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or training in safety and security risk assessment and analysis.
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.
