Entry Level Transportation Engineer

Business Title
Entry Level Transportation Engineer

HR Job Title
Transportation Engineer 1

Requisition ID
6804BR

Posting Location
OH, Akron

Business Line
IN Infrastructure

Employment Type
Regular

Time Type
Full-Time

Visa Sponsorship
Yes

Why Choose Arcadis
Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world’s most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles.

Work alongside the industry’s foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way.

Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

About This Business Line
Transportation, quite literally, makes the world go around. But rapidly increasing urbanization, shrinking budgets and sensitivity to the natural environment demand an innovative approach to advance the future of mobility in all its forms and functions. Join us in developing advanced infrastructure while helping our clients get the most from their existing assets – through innovation and transformational thinking. Together, we will solve some of the world’s most complex transportation and land development challenges. Help meet the demands of tomorrow – today.

Job Description

The Infrastructure Business Line of Arcadis is searching for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer to join our team in Akron, Ohio. This entry level, full-time position requires attention to detail, exceptional organization skills, strong work ethic, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible, possessing the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.

Responsibilities will include a combination of field and office related tasks and may include some travel and field work.The qualified candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Engineering analysis and construction plan preparation for various clients including the Ohio Department of Transportation, local municipalities, and county governments.
• Technical work will include roadway alignment, drainage design, right of way plan preparation, and traffic engineering.
• Preparation of visual, graphical, and tabular summaries of data and trends
• Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, evaluations, designs, work plans and memoranda
• Support project management efforts such as developing and managing project scopes, budgets, and client deliverables
• Work closely and communicate regularly with staff across Arcadis, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Client facing tasks including: preparation of and conducting effective presentations, participation in client meetings and field interaction with clients and subcontractors.
• Work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously, utilizing organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Exercises judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Will ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.

Required Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years experience in Transportation Design.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Knowledge of roadway alignment, drainage design, right of way plan preparation, and traffic engineering.
• Experience with engineering analysis and construction plan preparation

Background/Drug Screen Statement
Arcadis U.S. requires all employees hired in the United States to successfully pass a background check & drug test as a condition of employment. Certain jobs will also require a clean driving record, education verification & certification verification.

Required Driving Statement
This position requires a current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification
• Knowledge of Microstation/Geopak and AutoCAD/Civil 3D as preferred qualifications
• Local Candidates will be given preference

Job Category
Engineering – Transportation

Employer Statement
Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

What country will this position be in?
USA