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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative geotechnical solutions, coordinating strategic relationships with engineering firms, and managing key projects to drive sales growth and ensure technical feasi...

Arkansas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $134K *

Pioneer innovative building automation designs, enhancing efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver optimized solutions while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements in...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$175K - $200K *

Lead financial strategy and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive growth. Own dynamic financial models, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-pace...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $191K *

Elevate your career by managing utility revenue requirements projects, preparing regulatory filings, and providing expert testimony. Collaborate with clients across North America while leading teams a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $160K *

Champion advanced IT infrastructure solutions by providing Tier 3 engineering and support. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving technical risk analysis and supporting mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at a leading software firm by owning the technical direction of AI-driven products. Collaborate across teams to establish standards, enhance workflows, and ensure safe, scalable ag...

Utah, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $184K *

Drive success by collaborating closely with sales teams to engage and support customers while managing technical sales, optimizing product development, and enhancing the sales approach through innovat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $160K *

Innovate project management strategies for design and construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility development and maintai...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD processes, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance deployment efficiency and drive...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative power interconnect solutions by collaborating with customers and internal teams. Drive technical discussions, translate architecture needs, and support product development to enhan...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $171K *

Drive innovation in hybrid-cloud infrastructure as a Staff Operations Engineer. Lead cross-team collaboration, shape technical direction, and enhance system reliability while overseeing complex projec...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive technical sales success by leveraging your expertise in cloud and container technologies. Cultivate relationships, conduct demos, and secure wins while collaborating with our...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $375K *

Elevate financial strategy and operations by leading a high-performing Finance team, driving capital allocation, and shaping the company's financial narrative to support growth and investor relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the Funding Department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with policies, optimizing processes, and fostering professional development to achieve high-quality funding approvals...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $166K *

Transform electric transmission design by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative solutions for major utilities. Drive project execution, client relations, and staff development in a fast-pace...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $155K *

Lead the charge in customer-focused project management, ensuring effective delivery of technical solutions while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and fostering strong relationships for successfu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $195K *

Drive the development of the Hypori app for Windows while enhancing iOS and Android functionalities. Collaborate in an agile environment, focusing on secure software practices, troubleshooting, and de...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Champion the future of energy by providing expert consulting on utility prudence, managing client engagements, and delivering impactful testimony on modernization and rate cases. Collaborate with team...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical direction for gas compression projects, establishing standards and overseeing design integrity. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance across major gas...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational activities within the DHMS program, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective strategies an...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering processes by developing verification tools, dashboards, and shared infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality checks and streamline workflows, ensuring efficient s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $319K *

Explore the potential of AI/ML to revolutionize supply chain efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize logistics and inventory management. Drive impactful solutions using cutting-edge mod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.