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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$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of credit decisioning by leading a team focused on automating underwriting processes, enhancing portfolio analytics, and driving policy governance in a fast-paced fintech environment...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative structural designs for light-gauge and cold-formed steel systems in modular and prefabricated buildings, ensuring compliance with California codes and enhanci...

United StatesRemote

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

$104K - $130K *

Unlock potential by guiding complex power system studies for mission critical facilities. Collaborate with designers, manage projects independently, and leverage advanced technologies to enhance opera...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance wi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation by deploying and troubleshooting advanced IP networks in diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to integrate cutting-edge security technologies while ensuring seamless connectiv...

Devault, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $165K *

Shape your career by leading the onboarding and management of engineering tools, ensuring effective integration and sustainability across teams in a dynamic startup environment, fostering innovation a...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$149K - $198K *

Elevate user experience by architecting and implementing visualization solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance automated testing and drive best practices in performance and scalability, deliver...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $175K *

Drive the expansion of PMO services in the utility sector, leading a multidisciplinary team while fostering executive relationships and enhancing project delivery. Leverage extensive industry expertis...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in cloud operations, driving reliability and automation. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and enhance mission-critical services for government cl...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate traffic management solutions by driving revenue through strategic partnerships with government agencies. Cultivate relationships, identify opportunities, and execute sales strategies to achiev...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role overseeing commissioning for utility-scale PV and BESS projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless execution, optimize processes, and manage techn...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing OT/ICS networks for energy systems. As a senior engineer, you'll design network architectures, manage cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing power system simulation and grid engineering. Drive innovative research and advisory services while establishing EPRI's technical vision in grid modernization and DER inte...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $152K *

Unlock your potential by working in a collaborative team to design, analyze, and improve complex control systems in nuclear power plants, focusing on innovative solutions and critical project executio...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading proposal staffing and talent acquisition for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to source and secure top talent while managing full-cycle recruiting in a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$69K - $93K *

Champion customer engagement by leveraging technical expertise to identify and implement innovative IoT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. Collaborate with sales te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $108K *

Champion strategic facilities planning by leading statewide initiatives, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance infrastructu...

Lakewood, WARemote

Yesterday

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

$170K - $210K *

Lead design initiatives for mechanical systems in data centre projects, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to manage multiple projects, providing strategic...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$130K - $150K *

Pioneer safety solutions in explosives risk management. Leverage your extensive experience to lead high-stakes projects, mentor staff, and drive strategic improvements in risk mitigation across divers...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $152K *

Drive innovation in reactor servicing tools and inspection systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automated solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in nuclear envir...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in managing major tunnel construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and f...

Frederick, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $198K *

Transform your career by leading innovative fire engineering projects, mentoring teams, and driving business development. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver complex design solutions while ensur...

Lenexa, KSRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $118K *

Join our structural design team to lead innovative projects, utilizing 3D modeling software to create structural layouts and solve complex design challenges. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.