Senior Traffic Engineer: Local Government Impact

Arcadis; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

EAP

Parental leave

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Civil Engineer focused on traffic engineering for an on-site role in the Atlanta metropolitan area. You will support planning, analysis, design, operation, and maintenance of local transportation systems, conducting traffic studies, field investigations, plan reviews, and coordination with agency staff and partner organizations.

This position emphasizes professional judgment and coordination; candidates should have Engineer-in-Training certification with Georgia PE preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Relevant traffic engineering experience supporting local government transportation programs.
• Engineer-in-Training certification required; Professional Engineer registration in Georgia preferred.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and be able to conduct field reviews throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies and analyses, including traffic impact studies, speed limit studies, traffic calming evaluations, signal warrant reviews, all-way stop evaluations, pedestrian crossing reviews, and operational assessments.
• Prepare clear technical reports that summarize findings, document field conditions, and provide defensible recommendations.
• Review and recommend traffic signing and pavement marking improvements for compliance with the MUTCD and local/state/federal standards.
• Support development and review of temporary traffic control plans for construction projects.
• Review roadway construction plans, intersection improvements, and roadway designs for traffic-related issues and standard compliance.
• Coordinate with consultants and developers to resolve traffic-related plan review comments and move transportation projects from concept through construction.
• Conduct field reviews of intersections, corridors, school zones, and local roadways; investigate citizen concerns related to speeding, congestion, sight distance, signage, and traffic operations.
• Assist with traffic signal plan design and review, traffic signal operations, and documentation of existing roadway and traffic control conditions.
• Respond to public inquiries and coordinate with client staff and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Prepare cost estimates, project documentation, field notes, measurements, and supporting materials needed for local traffic engineering decisions.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Field reviews

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Civil Engineer focused on traffic engineering for an on-site role in the Atlanta metropolitan area. You will support planning, analysis, design, operation, and maintenance of local transportation systems, conducting traffic studies, field investigations, plan reviews, and coordination with agency staff and partner organizations.

This position emphasizes professional judgment and coordination; candidates should have Engineer-in-Training certification with Georgia PE preferred