Senior Traffic Engineer - Design Lead

Role Description

Arcadis is looking for a proven Senior Traffic Engineer - 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.

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 Drivers 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