Traffic Engineer – Signal Operations and Analysis

Arcadis

Traffic Engineer specialized in signal operations and analysis for Arcadis. Responsible for preparing reports, conducting studies, and collaborating with project teams in Tennessee.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support our expanding Tennessee traffic engineering practice by preparing engineering reports, studies, and analyses across traffic operations, safety, and transportation planning projects.
Utilize software tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, or similar for modeling and simulation of intersections, corridors, and interchange traffic.
Lead development of signal timing plans based on detailed operational analysis; enter timings via central management systems and/or directly into signal controllers.
Oversee field implementation of corridor signal timing, including setup and fine-tuning of traffic-responsive or adaptive signal systems.
Prepare technical reports, signal warrant analyses, and timing optimization recommendations.
Collaborate with municipalities, DOTs, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Lead tasks and projects on your own and mentor younger staff.
Manage work efficiently to meet project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years hands-on Traffic Signal Field Operations / Implementation experience preferred
Familiarity with traffic signal controller hardware and central traffic management systems
B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from accredited university
U.S. Driver’s License
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
Tennessee PE or ability to obtain by reciprocity
TDOT or local TN project experience
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Experience / familiarity with Microstation and ArcGIS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

traffic signal field operationssignal timing plansoperational analysistraffic modelingsignal warrant analysestiming optimizationtraffic-responsive systemsadaptive signal systemstransportation planningsafety analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationproject managementorganizational skillscommunicationefficiencyproblem-solvingtime managementteamwork

Certifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)Tennessee PEProfessional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)