Traffic Signal Engineer

Job ID: 41616Reference: 300015634199944Location: Nashville, TN, United StatesDepartment: Transportation EngineeringBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-08-14Arcadis 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 seeking a Traffic Signal 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 preferredFamiliarity with traffic signal controller hardware and central traffic management systemsB.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from accredited universityU.S. Driver’s LicenseEngineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).Preferred Qualifications:Tennessee PE or ability to obtain by reciprocity TDOT or local TN project experienceProfessional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)Experience / familiarity with Microstation and ArcGISProficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPointWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe 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.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.

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