WSP names new transit and rail business head

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WSP has appointed Angela Schwarz to function transit and rail market leader, the agency mentioned in a Nov. 20 information launch. She joined WSP in 2021 and brings 30 years of expertise in challenge administration. 

In her new position, Schwarz will develop the agency’s presence in transit and rail markets, serving to guarantee shopper success with state and native transit companies and constructing relationships with consultants, trade associations, railroads and contractors, based on the discharge.

She can even oversee planning, design, program administration and development administration assignments on main initiatives, such because the Optimistic Prepare Management Undertaking for New Jersey Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s communication-based practice management program for New York Metropolis transit, per WSP.

Schwarz at the moment serves as technical advisor for MTA’s Communications-Based mostly Prepare Management system, which goals to boost the effectivity and security of subway system operations, per the discharge. Beforehand, she served as programs supply package deal supervisor for the Purple Line Undertaking, a $2 billion, 16-mile gentle rail line within the Washington, D.C., space.

Schwarz is expert in navigating advanced technical challenges, David Weiss, nationwide enterprise line govt for transportation and infrastructure at WSP, mentioned within the launch.

“Her technical experience and management strengths proceed to bolster our supply of progressive options to companies nationwide as they transition to zero-emission automobiles, automate operations, and attempt for safer, extra dependable and expanded providers and modernize infrastructure,” Weiss mentioned.

At the moment based mostly in Atlanta, Schwarz was beforehand rail & transit engineering apply chief at Montreal-headquartered AtkinsRéalis, and in addition labored at Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Consultants, AECOM and Siemens, based on her LinkedIn.