Transportation Designer

Transportation Designer

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life and solving complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration.

Role description

Arcadis is currently seeking 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 to gain valuable experience while contributing to meaningful projects and making a positive impact in transportation engineering, planning, and design.

Role accountabilities

• 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, working 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related field with a focus on transportation engineering; master’s degree not required but considered an asset.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering, planning, and design, demonstrated through coursework or related internships/academic projects.
• Familiarity with transportation software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or similar programs is considered an asset.
• 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.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $65,000‑$75,000 per year. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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