Entry-Level Traffic Engineer at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

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.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• 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)

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include 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. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $78,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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