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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$110K - $130K *

Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $299K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative missile propulsion solutions, overseeing supplier collaboration, and ensuring performance and safety standards are met. Drive technical planning and execution...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of production Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize workflows, ensuring operational excellence a...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety program for a federal construction project, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture through trai...

Alexandria, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by implementing robust testing strategies and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and efficiency, ensuring high stan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Engage in a hands-on role to enhance security across products and infrastructure, collaborating with leadership to prioritize and execute critical security initiatives while ensuring compliance and ri...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence as you manage tech stacks and workflows, delivering data-driven insights and aligning cross-functional teams for revenue growth and partner success...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $161K *

Analyze territory dynamics to enhance agency relationships, drive revenue growth, and implement effective training. Leverage commercial insurance knowledge to strategize and support agents in achievin...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge virtual embedded control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and validate virtual electronic control units, enhancing automotive...

Milford, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $138K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by assessing and securing technology environments during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance and integration of critical systems across diverse platforms...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Manage NEPA reviews and strategies for federal projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement through environmental assessments and impact statements. Collaborate with technical sp...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$84K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering solutions by leading technical engagement and demand creation, driving strategic plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in a dyna...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of a self-directed engineering team, shaping processes, technical direction, and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Balance hands-on coding with leadership to drive...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining innovation in software engineering for critical facilities. You'll design and deliver cutting-edge applications and data solutions, driving projects from concept to deplo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming construction project management through technology. Leverage your industry expertise to guide customers in adopting Autodesk solutions, enhancing workflows, and driving...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$300K - $500K *

Champion innovation by architecting and developing high-performance, real-time trading web apps. Leverage your expertise to enhance user experience and drive product evolution in a dynamic, collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by leading Site Reliability Engineering and platform architecture for global expansion, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance across multiple ser...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing electrical installations for utility-scale solar projects. Oversee contractor coordination, ensure quality control, and foster strong relationships while navigating a dynam...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform control systems in the field as you analyze PLC code, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance. Collaborate with internal teams and clients while traveling extensively across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead connectivity projects for leased data centers, ensuring compliance with standards and managing cross-functional collaboration from site assessment to operational handoff. D...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop strong relationships and drive sales in the TN, KY, and IN regions. Become an expert in mechanical pipe joining solutions, manage projects from inception to completion, and educate clients on...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $118K *

Explore a pivotal role in enhancing operational technology solutions for Army facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure system security, reliability, and compliance while supporting moderni...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize data management processes for large government acquisitions, ensuring effective communication between teams and shipyards. Lead document management, maintain schedules, and enhance data quali...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.