Description
Join WSP USA's Freight & Logistics team within Advisory Services and help public-sector clients strengthen freight networks and supply chains. You'll contribute to a nationwide, industry-leading practice that pairs practical planning experience with clear communication to support client goals and solve real-world challenges.
The role focuses on supporting state and regional rail and freight planning efforts, with an emphasis on plan development and documentation. You will:
- Support state DOTs, rail agencies, MPOs, and other public-sector clients in developing state rail plans, statewide freight plans, and related policy documents
- Serve as a lead technical writer and content integrator, ensuring consistency and clarity across multi-author planning documents
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on statewide supply chains, freight systems, and industry sectors
- Compile and analyze data from public sources, industry reports, and government agencies
- Analyze and communicate freight system and supply chain trends
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape plan structure, messaging, and implementation frameworks
- Prepare presentations, executive briefings, and public-facing materials
- Support marketing and business development efforts
Requirements:
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- Degree in urban/regional planning, public policy, economics, geography, or related field
- Experience contributing to state rail plans, statewide freight plans, or multimodal freight plans
- Strong understanding of freight and rail systems and supply chain trends
- Exceptional technical writing and editing skills
- Experience using GIS to support planning, analysis, and visual communication
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and geographic information systems software (ESRI, QGIS)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher
- Experience working with public transportation agencies
- Experience contributing to published plans or formal technical reports
- Familiarity with AI and LLM tools
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; and paid parental leave
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $127,600 - $227,500 (varies by location)