Traffic Engineer (Signal Operations and Analysis)

Arcadis•Nashville, TN

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Traffic Engineer (Signal Operations & Analysis) with experience in traffic engineering, traffic operations and intelligent transportation systems to join our Nashville, TN team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traffic signal operations, traffic flow analysis, and the use of signal optimization software. Location in Middle Tennessee area required. Candidates will have the ability to work remotely or in office but will be required to attend internal and external client meetings and field assignments in person as needed.

Requirements

Seeking 3+ years hands-on Traffic Signal Field Operations / Implementation experience preferred
Familiarity with traffic signal controller hardware and central traffic management systems
B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from accredited university
U.S. Driver’s License
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).

Nice To Haves

Tennessee PE or ability to obtain by reciprocity
TDOT or local TN project experience
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Experience / familiarity with Microstation and ArcGIS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Support our expanding Tennessee traffic engineering practice by preparing engineering reports, studies, and analyses across traffic operations, safety, and transportation planning projects.
Utilize software tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, or similar for modeling and simulation of intersections, corridors, and interchange traffic.
Lead development of signal timing plans based on detailed operational analysis; enter timings via central management systems and/or directly into signal controllers.
Oversee field implementation of corridor signal timing, including setup and fine-tuning of traffic-responsive or adaptive signal systems.
Prepare technical reports, signal warrant analyses, and timing optimization recommendations.
Collaborate with municipalities, DOTs, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Lead tasks and projects on your own and mentor younger staff.
Manage work efficiently to meet project schedules and budgets.