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 *

Drive the future of energy by ensuring the reliability of substation equipment through expert testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational efficienc...

Middle River, MDRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $170K *

Transform your career by leading the development of AI-powered observability solutions that enhance operational efficiency and system resilience across multi-cloud environments. Drive innovation in au...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $188K *

Optimize software solutions by designing, coding, testing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications while collaborating in a dynamic team environment committed to continuous improvement and techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $125K *

Engage in high-volume data processing projects using cutting-edge technologies to empower data scientists and analysts in deriving insights from vast data sets. Collaborate effectively to enhance data...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leading cost estimation for product manufacturing and services. Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency while managing project budgets and strategic planni...

Metairie, LARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $144K *

Lead the charge in coordinating on-site commissioning activities, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and successful project delivery. This senior role requires strong technical expertise and leader...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Champion innovative data visualization solutions to enhance strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain impactful dashboards that simplify complex data fo...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $161K *

Accelerate progress at driving agency relationships and revenue growth in the commercial trucking sector. Manage a diverse portfolio of accounts while implementing best practices to enhance sales perf...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application performance through expert Dynatrace monitoring. Collaborate with IT professionals to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$139K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales support and solutions for customers. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve targets while providing expert guidance on F5 products and services, ensuring c...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic sales team as a Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage technical expertise to drive sales, support customers, and deliver innovative F5 solutions that bridg...

Olympia Fields, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $191K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales solutions for major service providers. Collaborate with sales teams to articulate value propositions, mentor peers, and deliver exceptional customer service...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Drive exceptional growth in driver acquisition by leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring operational effi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K - $156K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer challenges and deliver F5 solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive the development of autonomous AI systems that enhance decision-making across platforms. Shape AI architecture, integrate tools, and lead the creation of impactful AI solutions from concept to pr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize our geocoding platform by managing a robust data foundation. You'll engage in high-impact projects, working on integrations, modeling, and serving location data while leveraging AI to enhance...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $190K *

Drive project management excellence in high voltage power delivery, overseeing engineering teams and ensuring quality deliverables. Lead complex projects from initiation to closeout, fostering client...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform business operations by identifying improvement opportunities, optimizing processes, and driving sustainable outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and support organiz...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a next-gen AI platform, focusing on intelligent agent frameworks and modern web applications. Collaborate across the full stack to enhance decision-making wor...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $117K *

Unlock potential by conducting comprehensive assessments of mechanical systems across diverse facilities. Collaborate with clients, document findings, and develop cost estimates while ensuring complia...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K *

Help us design and oversee high voltage substations, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with utilities and manage external consultants to deliver reliable power solutions for data centers ac...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the brand and product experience. You'll create visually compelling designs, develop marketing materials, and collaborate with engineers to enhance our product in a fast-pac...

Mexico, MORemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Optimize utility engagement and electrical infrastructure solutions for large-scale projects. Lead power assessments, easement analysis, and coordinate with stakeholders to drive effective real estate...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

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.