Transportation Designer

Arcadis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design and transport engineering, seeks a Traffic Designer who recently completed an undergraduate civil engineering degree with a transportation focus. The role offers exposure to transportation planning, design and modeling within multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills and an interest in mobility projects. Base salary ranges from CAD 63,000 to CAD 79,000 per year, with potential for growth based

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects (roads, intersections, highways, transit).
• Conduct traffic impact, operations, and capacity analyses.
• Use Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun to support traffic modeling.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners and project managers to meet requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals and presentations.
• Conduct field investigations: traffic counts, signal timings, travel times.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering with transportation focus

Master’s degree considered an asset

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

Aimsun

Microsoft Office

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 34,000 people, in over 30 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 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 with a keen interest in transportation engineering, planning, and design to gain valuable experience and contribute to meaningful projects.

If you are passionate about transportation engineering, planning, and design and are ready to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity today. Join us at Arcadis and shape the future of transportation infrastructure.

Mobility

We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

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. 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related field with a focus on transportation engineering. Master’s degree not required, but also 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 not required, but 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.

The salary range for this position is $63,000-$79,000 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 qualification for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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