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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$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of utility design by leading a team in joint-use and electrical distribution projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety standards while fostering client relationships...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $125K *

Drive the execution of immersive projects by providing technical oversight and support, ensuring seamless integration and coordination with partners globally while maintaining high standards of qualit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$87K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and managing HVAC/Refrigeration systems across the Northeast, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while supervising technicians and overseeing inventory and vend...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $175K *

Grow expertise in Operational Technology security, leading critical engagements across industrial systems. Collaborate on advanced methodologies while mentoring others and contributing to pivotal rese...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $111K *

Champion complex systems engineering initiatives with a focus on safety, delivering innovative solutions that comply with DoD standards. Lead hazard analysis and risk mitigation efforts while mentorin...

Pittsfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Innovate noise control solutions for large-scale AI data centers. Lead acoustic studies, model sound propagation, and recommend effective mitigations while collaborating across engineering teams to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous trucking by managing the integrated commercialization plan. Drive collaboration across departments to ensure seamless execution of milestones and de...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining endpoint management by designing and optimizing Active Directory, Group Policy, and Intune solutions for a global organization, ensuring seamless integration and user pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Champion operational excellence by managing cross-regional teams, ensuring consistent performance standards, and facilitating effective agent execution. Drive strategic initiatives and resolve conflic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the dual-degree kinesiology program by providing strategic leadership, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration while teaching and mentoring faculty and stude...

Laramie, WYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and deployment of a cutting-edge control plane for identity and credential management, ensuring reliability and security in customer-hosted environments while collaborating with...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading autonomous teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for U.S. defense operators, integrating AI fluency into development practices while fostering a cult...

Itasca, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Lead and inspire teams in executing complex soil remediation projects nationwide. Ensure safety and customer satisfaction while managing field operations and collaborating with diverse professionals a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform utility project estimating through advanced analysis, mentoring, and collaborative support. Provide best-in-class service, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in project estimations while guidi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety culture across U.S. and Canadian operations. Drive compliance, conduct audits, and partner with teams to improve performance while ensuring a proactive approach to...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $203K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and develop advanced iOS functionality, enhancing seamless Bluetooth communication for millions of users while maintaining code quality an...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$71K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient lives by leading complex validation projects. As a technical expert, you'll drive high-quality outcomes, mentor peers, and collaborate across function...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $233K *

Champion innovative IoT solutions to modernize essential industries, enhancing supply chain efficiency and safety. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful customer engagements and drive di...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the design and implementation of electrical distribution systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring robust architectures and seamless integration across teams from concept to production...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in custom laser design and integration, driving product development from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance VCSEL technology, ensuring quality and manufacturability in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.