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 - $160K *

Empower client success as a trusted adviser, managing relationships and driving sales in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to grow an established territory while delivering exceptional se...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $190K *

Lead and innovate within UJET's Core Infrastructure team, focusing on cloud-native services. Shape strategies for scalable solutions that empower engineers and optimize the infrastructure for thousand...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading Virtual Design and Construction efforts. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative digital practices, ensuring seamless integration from design to constructi...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $135K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Drive the future of cost estimation by developing policies and collaborating across departments to ensure accurate and effective project budgeting and cost management in a dynamic environment...

Metairie, LARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $137K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming data accessibility for product teams and AI agents. Oversee a team of data engineers to build a robust platform that ensures secure, reliable data usage across the orga...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$201K - $352K *

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Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $205K *

Empower the Data Center Solutions team by providing expert technical support, evaluating customer needs, and leading strategic projects across the Central US and Latin America, ensuring optimal produc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$217K - $264K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Support the U.S. Marine Corps by bridging technical radio capabilities with defense needs. Collaborate with engineering teams to demonstrate and evaluate advanced communication systems in diverse oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that leads complex technical infrastructure projects, driving AI initiatives and operational improvements through effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and disciplined planni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of implementation science as a Senior Program Analyst, driving quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives. Manage processes, databases, and reporting to enhance projec...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives for cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various business processes and upgrades...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $110K *

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Edmonton, ABRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $250K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $128K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Create impactful solutions as a Senior Product Engineer, owning projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with a dynamic team, leveraging AI tools to enhance development while mentoring peers and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $238K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $165K *

Contribute to governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, leading audit remediation for SOC 2, TISAX, and DORA. Drive proactive risk management and maintain stakeholder confidence through transparen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$116K - $122K *

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1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $125K *

Lead and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring technical quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing resources, schedules, and bu...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.