Senior Traffic Engineer - Design Lead

Arcadis; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 101,376 - 184,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

20 days PTO per year

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arcadis is hiring a Senior Traffic Design Lead to guide esteemed roadway projects in Nashville, TN and across the Eastern US. You will lead a team of engineers on complex traffic design tasks, engaging with clients and overseeing project strategies.

This hybrid position allows flexible scheduling, alongside benefits including health insurance, 401K, and PTO. The salary range for this role is $101,376 - $184,477 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience post degree.
• PE in a US jurisdiction, ability to obtain PE in other jurisdictions.
• Attention to detail is critical in the success of this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team of engineers on traffic projects.
• Drive scope, schedule, and budget performance.
• Provide quality assurance leadership on complex projects.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Traffic design

Microstation/Open Roads Designer

PE License

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GuideSign

SignCAD

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 looking for a proven Senior Traffic Design Lead to join our Transportation team and help shape high profile roadway projects across the eastern United States. In this role, you will lead a talented team of engineers delivering complex traffic design projects across the eastern US. You will play a central role in signing and marking, ITS, signal, tolling, and intersection design work, guiding projects from concept through delivery. This position offers the chance to lead mid-level and junior staff, work on major Interstate and arterial improvements, and partner directly with state agencies, municipalities, and contracting teams. You will have a strong voice in project strategy, client engagement, production oversight, budget management, and quality control, while also helping grow trusted client relationships through delivery and business development efforts.

This hybrid position may be based in one of our Eastern US offices. You will have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, along with opportunities to collaborate in person with colleagues and clients when it matters most.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead a high performing team of engineers in developing traffic, ITS, and tolling plan elements for major Interstate and arterial projects
• Drive scope, schedule, and budget performance for traffic tasks on major traditional and design build projects
• Provide quality assurance leadership on highly complex projects where precision and sound judgment matter
• Build strong client relationships by leading technical discussions, presenting results, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, helping strengthen technical capability and consulting skills across the team

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience post degree
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE in a US-based jurisdiction with the ability to obtain your PE in other jurisdictions (as needed) within six months of hire
• Expertise in the use of Microstation/Open Roads Designer, GuideSign, and SignCAD
• Must possess a US driver’s license

Preferred Skills and Proficiencies

• Experience leading design teams for successful delivery of design build projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail is critical in the success of this position
• Ability to work well in groups as well as independently

Benefits

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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $101,376 - $184,477. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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.