Traffic / Transportation Engineer

Arcadis•Nashville, TN

2d•$52,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

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. Role accountabilities: As a Traffic Engineer, you will work closely with senior transportation engineers to develop and implement improved signal timing plans. Your responsibilities will include conducting intersection and corridor operational analysis, assisting in the development of intersection operational improvements, and utilizing congestion data to identify potential bottlenecks. You will also be involved in traffic forecasting and projections, providing program support functions for large engineering programs in the Southeast region. Additionally, your role will encompass tasks such as traffic signal and signing/pavement marking design, ITS design involving fiber/wireless communications and devices, and conceptualizing roadway designs for turn lanes, intersections, sidewalks, and pedestrian facilities. You may also develop traffic simulation models using platforms like Synchro, VISSIM, and Sidra, as well as researching and implementing smart infrastructure and connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies within programs and corridors. Moreover, you will contribute to drafting assignments using tools like MicroStation and/or OpenRoads for creating engineering documents, figures, and incorporating engineer's markups. Your role will involve 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. You will also 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.

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

managing Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations
perform operational analysis of traffic signals using microscopic simulation
preparing traffic engineering plans for Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) designs
develop and implement improved signal timing plans
conducting intersection and corridor operational analysis
assisting in the development of intersection operational improvements
utilizing 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
assisting in creating and editing reports under the guidance of project engineers
researching engineering standards, details, design costs, and policies for integration into project documents