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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$125K - $169K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer success initiatives by driving engagement, optimizing processes, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining food processing technology by leading equipment evaluation, design, and deployment. Collaborate globally to innovate and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance eff...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $160K *

Lead and innovate within a high-impact engineering team, driving automation and transparency in customer assessments. Foster a culture of accountability while collaborating cross-functionally to deliv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $230K *

Lead technical discussions with clients, design tailored network solutions, and collaborate with account teams to drive business success. Elevate customer relationships and identify opportunities in D...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $230K *

Lead consultative engagements as a network expert, collaborating with account teams to design tailored solutions that align with customer objectives and drive business growth. Strengthen partnerships...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $164K *

Advance your career by managing hybrid cloud environments, ensuring service availability, and leading technical projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance infrastructure and implement innovat...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of advanced simulation capabilities to validate technology and services, ensuring alignment with internal teams and managing customer requests while integrating external tools for...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing energy solutions by designing innovative protection and controls systems. Collaborate on diverse projects, mentor engineers, and drive modernization efforts in electrical...

Houston, TXRemote

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

$89K - $127K *

Unlock your potential by creating engaging engineering content and leading projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance educational tools and maintain high-quality standards while contributing to innov...

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4 weeks ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Innovate proposal strategies by leading the development of cohesive submissions, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win themes and impr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Manage and lead the infrastructure strategy for cloud and developer systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $202K *

Lead impactful initiatives by analyzing data and building tools that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with product teams to identify gaps, streamline processes, and enhance enterprise readiness, ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing complex RF communication projects, ensuring successful design and implementation for public safety systems. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients while demonstrating...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$84K - $124K *

Drive the evolution of Cyber Defense by engineering and automating security operations, enhancing incident response, and maintaining enterprise security platforms to ensure robust protection and swift...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Engage with a dynamic team to represent technical positions in standards communities, author specifications, and build credibility through implementation. This role offers growth opportunities, aiming...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $118K *

Transform network operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency across multi-vendor infrastructures, utilizing advanced technologies like Python...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering public sector organizations. As a Customer Success Manager, you'll partner with clients to enhance their operations using our innovative IoT platform and con...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $131K *

Empower our customers by optimizing their operations with tailored solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally, strategizing to solve challenges and drive success in a dynamic, growth-oriented environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical lead, driving integration projects and enhancing building intelligence solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results while optimizing perfo...

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3 weeks ago

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

$146K - $244K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Design Engineer in nuclear facilities. Lead complex projects, enhance engineering processes, and drive technical excellence while collaborating with multidisc...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $192K *

Transform finance processes and systems through continuous improvement and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting capabilities and drive efficiency in financial opera...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $165K *

Build strong relationships at a leading IoT company, guiding enterprise customers through deployment and adoption of innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally while driving customer success...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support comprehensive cost monitoring and reporting for a major infrastructure project, overseeing budgets, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring data accuracy and financial integri...

Montreal, QCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $195K *

Empower your career by driving innovative protective relay system designs. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions tailored to client needs in the electric util...

Mansfield, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $229K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle software by diagnosing and deploying solutions. Join a dynamic team to enhance capabilities and resolve complex challenges in a high-stakes e...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.