Traffic/ITS Engineer

Arcadis•Irvine, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Traffic Engineer with a strong interest in traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic operations and design to join their Southern California team. This role will support the growing traffic and ITS group in developing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Traffic System Upgrades, Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), and Active Traffic Management (ATM) policies. The position involves utilizing data to identify operational and safety needs, preparing design plans, and CAV corridor planning. Additionally, the role will encompass routine traffic engineering tasks such as data collection and analysis, volume development, future year traffic projections, traffic analysis, alternative design development, and study documentation. Traffic design work, including traffic signal design, permanent signing, pavement markings, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design, will also be a key part of the responsibilities. A location in Southern California is preferred. Candidates will have the flexibility to work remotely or in the office, with the possibility of attending in-person client meetings as needed.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
U.S. Driver’s License.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Caltrans design standards, ITS design, Traffic Operations Studies, and Safety Studies.
Basic understanding of the use of traffic analysis tools (e.g., VISSIM, CORSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS).
Experience/familiarity with AutoCAD/ Microstation, Synchro.
Basic understanding of the application of traffic operations principles including ITE, MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT requirements, policies, manuals and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Local CA project experience.
Experience using Synchro/Sim Traffic.
Understanding and familiarity with MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and DOT Design Guidelines and Standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Transportation Design Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Assist the traffic engineering group in preparing engineering reports, studies, and analyses related to traffic operations, safety, travel demand modeling, and transportation planning projects.
Conduct traffic operational analysis using microscopic simulation software (e.g., VISSIM, Synchro, SimTraffic).
Analyze traffic signal operations on arterials and networks.
Specify applicable data collection methods.
Develop new signal timing parameters based on detailed analysis.
Input traffic signal plans via central control systems and/or directly into local controllers.
Design and analyze traffic surveys to evaluate signal timing effectiveness.
Prepare traffic engineering plans for signal designs, signing and markings designs, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) designs.
Perform operational analysis using microscopic simulation for intersections, corridors, and interchange traffic.
Assist in developing ICM and ATM operations and maintenance policies, procedures, and manuals.