Traffic / Transportation Engineer
About The Position
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is looking for an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer with interest in traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems and traffic operations to join our Nashville Office. This position will assist our growing traffic and ITS group in managing Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations, perform operational analysis of traffic signals using microscopic simulation, and preparing traffic engineering plans for Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) designs. At Arcadis, we want to put our people first. We create an environment where all our people can be at their best and we invest in them to build the workforce of the future. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision plans and a matching 401(k). Arcadis proudly offers flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, as well as leadership development programs. Location in Nashville, TN is required. Candidates will have the ability to work remotely part-time or in the Arcadis office.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from accredited university
- 0-2 years of traffic engineering experience post-graduation.
- U.S. Driver's License is required
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience/ familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, VISSIM and/or Sidra
- Understanding and familiarity with MUTCD and DOT Design Guidelines and Standards (Nashville DOT and Tennessee DOT)
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement improved signal timing plans.
- Conduct intersection and corridor operational analysis
- Assist in the development of intersection operational improvements
- Utilize congestion data to identify potential bottlenecks.
- Traffic forecasting and projections
- Providing program support functions for large engineering programs in the Southeast region.
- Traffic signal and signing/pavement marking design
- ITS design involving fiber/wireless communications and devices
- Conceptualizing roadway designs for turn lanes, intersections, sidewalks, and pedestrian facilities.
- Develop traffic simulation models using platforms like Synchro, VISSIM, and Sidra
- Researching and implementing smart infrastructure and connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies within programs and corridors.
- Contribute to drafting assignments using tools like MicroStation and/or OpenRoads for creating engineering documents, figures, and incorporating engineer's markups.
- Engineering design for traffic signals, signing/pavement marking, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
- Collaboration with other disciplines such as survey, roadway design, and environmental teams will be essential to broaden engineering knowledge and ensure successful project delivery.
- Assist in creating and editing reports under the guidance of project engineers, as well as researching engineering standards, details, design costs, and policies for integration into project documents.
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- medical/dental/vision plans
- matching 401(k)
- flexible work schedules
- professional development opportunities
- leadership development programs
- medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
- nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
