Careers

Who We Are

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 backgrounds. That’s why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. 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 Advisory Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s transportation objectives and solves their challenges.
 
WSP USA’s Advisory Services professionals are dedicated to developing business and operational solutions in all areas of management, investment, and development throughout the entire business life cycle. We offer our clients a unique combination of infrastructure expertise and management consulting leadership to help them determine how best to develop assets and cost-effectively deliver services.
 
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
 
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Consultant for our Washington, DC office (and other national office locations) in our Transit / Rail Finance Service Area. The Sr. Consultant position offers great opportunities for professional growth. You will work directly with industry thought leaders to identify and apply evolving requirements and innovative practices to large, highly visible projects across the United States.  

Your Impact

• Leading the development of financial models 
• Performing quantitative analyses and data analytics with little to no guidance 
• Analyzing financial needs and opportunities for transportation agencies with little to no guidance 
• Analyzing project and program funding and financing options with little to no guidance 
• Researching industry trends
• Evaluating alternatives and priorities
• Developing the business case for infrastructure investments
• Leading the development of written reports and supporting grant applications
• Supporting and/or leading client meetings and workshops
• Tracking, reviewing, and interpreting federal legislation and guidance
• Providing strategic support in all phases of infrastructure planning and project development

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Basic understanding of inflation and cost drivers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated research skills and experience
• Ability to think creatively, work independently, and deliver high quality work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a small team environment, synthesize problems, and communicate point of view and analytical results
• Manage time efficiently while supporting multiple projects in parrallel
• Interest or experience in public transportation, infrastructure, and related sectors
• Significant experience using Microsoft Office’s suite of applications (Docx, PPT, XLS) and their higher level capabilities
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in electrification finance
• Analytical skills (including Excel financial modeling skills) 
• Knowledge of F1F9 modeling standards
• Writing skills (and demonstrated experience)
• Communication skills
• Research skills
• Relevant experience (e.g., engineering, planning, transportation)
• Familiarity with Federal Transit Administration and other US Department of Transportation funding and financing programs such as the Capital Investment Grants Program; Section 5307, 5337, and 5339 formula programs; other discretionary grant programs; and federal financing programs such as TIFIA and RRIF.
• Problem-solving and strategic planning ability
• Collaborative attitude

Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: WASHINGTON - 23RD STREET NW
• All locations: US-DC-Washington

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.