Engineer Helper Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Arcadis 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 looking for a proven Senior Traffic Engineer 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.

This hybrid position may be based in one of our Eastern US offices. You will have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, along with opportunities to collaborate in person with colleagues and clients when it matters most. 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. Why 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 & Belonging 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.

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 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

The salary range for this position is $101,376 - $184,477. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-JB1.