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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$200K - $228K *

Advance your career by leading complex construction projects in the Education and Facilities Sector. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery while managing budgets, schedu...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $150K *

Take ownership of transformative AI solutions by embedding within business units, identifying key operational challenges, and rapidly delivering demonstrable results that drive adoption and innovation...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $129K *

Lead the charge in substation design by preparing detailed drawings and overseeing project teams. Engage with clients and contractors to ensure compliance with standards while mentoring designers and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate mechanical engineering projects by managing design and execution from concept to completion. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality, compliance, and client satisfaction wh...

Georgia, USRemote

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

$77K - $91K *

Build and maintain systems and processes to enhance philanthropic growth, ensuring effective data management, financial planning, and operational discipline to support high-performing fundraising effo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion project delivery by overseeing HV cable testing projects across North America. Ensure alignment with client expectations while managing resources, schedules, and budgets for successful comple...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $170K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to resolve blockers, execute migrations, and develop tooling. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $250K *

Drive the strategic direction of intent and prediction systems, leading a specialized engineering team to integrate machine learning with robotics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure safety, tec...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and integration of advanced electrical control systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance efficiency and mentor junior members while ensuring proj...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $115K *

Shape the future of emergency communications by ensuring the reliability and security of our CAD infrastructure. This role demands expertise in Windows Server, Red Hat OpenShift, and high-availability...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $196K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading ecological and permitting efforts for major projects. Leverage your expertise to mentor others, ensure compliance, and drive successf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading field operations on diverse commercial construction projects nationwide. Oversee safety, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination from groundbreaking to closeout, en...

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6 days ago

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

$200K - $383K *

Join us to lead the contracts function in a dynamic Federal contracting environment. Oversee a team of 20+ professionals, develop strategies, and negotiate complex contracts while fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K *

Transform the future of trenchless rehabilitation by leading innovative projects, managing teams, and driving business development. Leverage your extensive experience to deliver high-quality engineeri...

Miamisburg, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by guiding customers through complex evaluations. Leverage your expertise in offensive security to build relationships, deliver impactful demos, and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on environmental permitting. Support diverse projects across New England, leveraging your expertise in regulatory compliance and public engageme...

Chelmsford, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative automation solutions in warehouse management. Lead complex integrations and guide engineering teams to enhance material handling processes. Collaborate on the Global Automation Roa...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $241K *

Join us to shape the future of platform engineering by driving strategic initiatives, influencing organizational architecture, and enhancing developer experience across a multi-cloud environment. Your...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform fire protection engineering for large-scale data centers by establishing design criteria, reviewing complex systems, and ensuring compliance from design through operational handover, while c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $154K *

Lead complex projects to enhance organizational efficiency, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Drive strategic goals while ensuring compliance and fostering strong stakeholder re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing inspections, compliance, and documentation processes. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure adherence to standards and enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence by leading app development, mentoring engineers, and integrating AI solutions to enhance user experiences across iOS and Android platforms while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $120K *

Drive BIM and VDC initiatives for critical infrastructure projects, leading model management and coordination efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate, constructible models throughout the co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.