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.
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.
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.
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.
Regional Dedicated Transportation Manager
$80K - $95K *
Reimagine operational excellence by leading a regional team to optimize performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance. Drive financial success while fostering a safe and efficient...
2 days ago
Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
$100K - $152K *
Transform underground transmission line engineering by designing systems up to 500kV. Lead project teams, conduct cost analyses, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with...
1 week ago
Senior Director - Transportation Operations
$115K - $145K *
Lead the charge in optimizing transportation operations and financial performance across complex markets. Drive client satisfaction and profitability by translating strategic goals into actionable res...
Yesterday
Senior Subject Matter Expert (Mechanical) - Rolling Stock Engineering
$165K - $193K *
Drive the future of rail engineering by managing complex rolling stock projects. Leverage your expertise in vehicle design and modifications to ensure quality and compliance while mentoring teams and...
3 weeks ago
Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - Kentucky
$87K - $133K *
Lead the execution of utility right of way projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines. Drive team performance, client relationships, and adherence to regulations, ensuring project success from ki...
1 month ago
Sustainable Transportation Assistant
$89K - $92K *
Contribute to sustainable transportation initiatives by providing administrative, technical, and communication support for transit and active transportation projects, ensuring effective service delive...
1 week ago
Lead Environmental Construction Specialist 1
$118K - $180K *
Drive environmental compliance and oversight for construction projects across the South and Southeast. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations, manage inspections, and promote sustai...
Today
Fire Protection/Plumbing Engineer II
$83K - $104K *
Join our dynamic team to enhance your plumbing and fire protection design skills while collaborating on diverse commercial projects. Contribute to construction documents and specifications, ensuring q...
3 weeks ago
$139K - $174K *
Engineer impactful electrical systems by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate to foster innovation and quality in complex building designs, d...
Reposted 1 week ago
Stewardship Supervisor (Planner 4)
$104K - $134K *
Champion sustainability initiatives by leading a dedicated team to implement conservation strategies and policies, ensuring a healthier, equitable community while managing diverse projects across depa...
5 days ago
Infrastructure Systems Engineer III
$85K - $111K *
Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement resilient infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high-quality systems, leveraging automation a...
Today
Senior Motion Planning Engineer - Safety-Layer
$172K - $229K *
Lead the charge in developing advanced motion planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety and performance through rigorous design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration in dynam...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Capital Planning
$90K - $120K *
Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...
Reposted 6 days ago
$74K - $113K *
Lead the charge in innovative architectural design for diverse power-related projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet client needs while ensuring...
Yesterday
$87K - $108K *
Shape the future of fire protection engineering by designing innovative fire suppression and alarm systems for diverse, complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ens...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform energy solutions by leading diverse projects, conducting analyses, and collaborating with clients. Utilize engineering expertise to drive efficiency and sustainability in various sectors, en...
3 weeks ago
Member of Technical Staff, Design Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$225K - $265K *
Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...
5 days ago
Quality Control Engineer, HD Mapping
$89K - $107K *
Partner with us to enhance map quality for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high-definition geospatial datasets meet rigorous standards for accuracy and safety. Collaborate across teams to develop effect...
1 month ago
CBTC Railway Signaling System Engineer II
$95K - $115K *
Transform your career by engaging in advanced railway signaling system design, integration, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency...
6 days ago
Staff Attack Engineer, External
$238K - $280K *
Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...
1 week ago
$77K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies and processes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance business solutions through r...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $170K *
Shape the future of environmental planning by leading complex CEQA reviews, managing multidisciplinary teams, and advising clients on sustainable practices. Drive impactful projects from inception to...
2 weeks ago
Lead Pipe & Mechanical Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist 2 - Construction Management
$134K - $205K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality standards for heavy industrial construction projects. Oversee QA/QC processes, conduct audits, and support contractors to enhance performance and safety throughout...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion power system analysis by conducting modeling for transmission planning studies, ensuring compliance with NERC standards, and delivering high-quality technical reports while managing multiple...
1 week ago
What does a transportation engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.