Transportation Designer

Arcadis • Toronto, ON

18d

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. They are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. This role is for a highly motivated Traffic Designer who has recently completed an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related field. Candidates who have also recently completed a post-graduate degree in transportation are also considered. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an emerging professional with a keen interest in transportation engineering, planning, and design to gain valuable experience and contribute to meaningful projects. Arcadis partners with clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. They design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related field with a focus on transportation engineering.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering, planning, and design, demonstrated through coursework or related internships/academic projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with professionals from diverse disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in transportation.
• Familiarity with transportation software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, intersections, highways, and transit systems as part of preliminary design and environmental assessment projects.
• Conduct traffic impact studies, traffic operations analysis, and capacity analysis to evaluate existing and proposed transportation systems.
• Utilize industry-standard software such as Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun to support traffic modeling, simulation, and design development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate transportation planning and engineering solutions into larger projects. Work closely with engineers, planners, and project managers to ensure designs meet project requirements and client expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, project proposals, and presentations.
• Conduct field investigations and data collection, including traffic counts, signal timings, and travel time studies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, standards, and best practices in transportation engineering and planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees