Transportation Engineering Co-op- Winter 2025

Role description

Do you want to save lives, and generally make the world a better place? If so, Arcadis IBI Group’s Traffic Operations and Safety Group wants you! Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not just about cars. The traffic operations and road user safety practice at IBI Group works with transportation agencies across North America, and around the world, to provide safe and efficient transportation solutions including proposing new Intelligent Transportation Systems deployments/plans and transit priority measures. We rely heavily on the use of simulation and prediction models to assess the delay and collision impacts of proposed changes to traffic controls and other roadway features to improve operations for all modes. The work we do is highly analytical and data driven, and we take on a lot of challenges that have never been attempted before. We have been applying many of these techniques for a variety of major transportation projects including projects with TransLink such as Bus Speed and Reliability, King George Boulevard Transit Priority and Urban Design Study; Broadway Subway with City of Vancouver; and Traffic Impact Assessment projects in Metro Vancouver Area as well as other areas in BC or Alberta. We’re looking for keen, motivated individuals, who are interested in exploring a career in the operations side of transportation. 

Role accountabilities

• Assist staff with focus particularly on analysis of transportation projects (using various tools)
• Conduct site surveys and hands-on data collection
• Assist in the development and delivery of project reports
• Assist the team in developing a project scope, terms of reference, and the Request for Proposal documents for traffic studies

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, or closely-related discipline
• Some work experience in the transportation planning industry either through research applications or co-op opportunities
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Some familiarity with Synchro, Vissim 

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.

As part of Arcadis' selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer (as applicable under state law). These could include work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification and driver’s license record.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Arcadis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.