Traffic Signal Engineer

Arcadis; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

15 days PTO

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Traffic Engineer (Signal Operations & Analysis) to join our Nashville, TN team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in traffic engineering, with responsibilities including preparing engineering reports, utilizing modeling software for simulations, and leading signal timing plans.

The role offers remote or in-office flexibility, but candidates must be able to attend essential in-person meetings. We offer a competitive salary between $85,000 and $125,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Traffic Signal Field Operations experience preferred.
• Familiarity with traffic signal controller hardware and management systems.
• U.S. Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Support expanding Tennessee traffic engineering practice with reports and studies.
• Utilize software for traffic modeling and simulation.
• Prepare signal timing plans and oversee field implementation.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Traffic operations

Intelligent transportation systems

Signal optimization software

Signal timing plans

Field implementation

Collaboration with municipalities

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Traffic Engineer (Signal Operations & Analysis) with experience in traffic engineering, traffic operations and intelligent transportation systems to join our Nashville, TN team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traffic signal operations, traffic flow analysis, and the use of signal optimization software.

Location in Middle Tennessee area required. Candidates will have the ability to work remotely or in office but will be required to attend internal and external client meetings and field assignments in person as needed.

Role accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Seeking 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

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