Transportation Engineer Jobs

Find transportation engineer jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. We feature vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on transportation planning, traffic operations, infrastructure design, and mobility systems.

What Transportation Engineers Do

Transportation engineers plan, design, and improve the systems that move people and goods. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include analyzing traffic patterns, developing roadway and transit improvements, evaluating safety, coordinating infrastructure projects, and applying engineering standards and regulations. These professionals often collaborate with planners, public agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in transportation or civil engineering, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with design standards, traffic analysis, and project delivery. Knowledge of tools such as CAD, GIS, traffic modeling, or engineering design software may be valuable. Some positions require a Professional Engineer (PE) license or other credentials, particularly for senior or leadership responsibilities.

Explore Senior Transportation Engineering Careers

Transportation engineering careers span consulting firms, government agencies, infrastructure operators, and engineering organizations. Search Ladders for opportunities in roadway and highway design, transit, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and project management. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find a role aligned with your expertise.

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$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by engineering innovative heavy-lift transportation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize logistics from planning to execution, ensuring safe, efficient tr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading transportation engineering projects, analyzing data, and designing roadway systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in innovative transportation projects, overseeing design and analysis from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly solutions while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $150K *

Grow your career by leading transportation design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive impactful infrastructure solutions while managing budgets...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $111K *

Innovate safer transportation systems by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing mobility and safety across all travel modes. Leverage your engineering expertise to impact communities through coll...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $150K *

Lead the design and planning of active transportation projects, enhancing mobility and connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create safe, efficient solutions while mentoring junior...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Analyze and manage transportation engineering projects, ensuring compliance with best practices. Responsibilities include traffic signal design, data analysis, and project management, requiring indepe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $142K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by supporting express lanes and tolling operations. This role offers hands-on experience in planning, implementation, and performance reporting...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative traffic solutions and improve transportation systems. Contribute to high-impact projects while mentoring junior engineers. Ensure compliance with engineering s...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in roadway design, delivering high-quality plans and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with AASHTO/UDOT standards and managing project scope, schedule, and budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing roadway projects through innovative civil engineering solutions. This role requires a self-starter with extensive experience to manage multiple tasks, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Civil Engineer, leading roadway projects and enhancing design capabilities. Utilize your expertise in civil design to manage multiple tasks, ensuring quality and adherence to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering design for transportation and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders while mentoring junior staff and implementing innovative di...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Discover a pivotal role in transportation engineering, leading design and production efforts while mentoring emerging talent. Collaborate across teams to enhance project delivery and establish a stron...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading transportation design projects, enhancing roadway systems, and collaborating with top clients. This role offers the chance to grow your expertise in engineering while manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead bridge design and inspection projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance transpo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading bridge design and inspection projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance our Transportation - Bridge Department, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective col...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading bridge design and inspection projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Create innovative bridge designs and inspections, enhancing transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers, oversee projects, and ensure compliance with standards while mentoring junior sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading bridge design and inspection projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $190K *

Lead and inspire a team of transportation engineers, managing diverse projects while fostering growth and development. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $114K *

Drive impactful transportation projects while enhancing your engineering skills. Collaborate on planning, design, and compliance work with governmental and private entities to shape transportation sol...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Lead innovative transportation engineering projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to design road alignments, drainage systems, and project specifications while ensuring client satisfaction and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading urban and rural highway projects. You'll oversee design, collaborate with clients, and guide junior engineers while ensuring project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Optimize asset management strategies by leading engineering initiatives, coordinating cross-departmental activities, and enhancing data sharing to improve transportation infrastructure and asset condi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a transportation engineer do?question toggle

    Transportation engineers plan, design, analyze, and improve transportation infrastructure and systems, including roads, highways, transit networks, and traffic operations. Their work may include safety analysis, traffic modeling, design coordination, and project oversight.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for transportation engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a degree in civil engineering or a related field and relevant transportation engineering experience. Employers may also value expertise in design standards, traffic analysis, CAD or GIS tools, and project delivery. A PE license may be required for some senior positions.

  • What types of transportation engineer jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Opportunities may include transportation planning, traffic engineering, roadway and highway design, transit infrastructure, mobility systems, and transportation project management. Available roles vary by employer and location.

  • Do transportation engineer jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation and requirements vary by position, so check each job listing for specific details.