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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$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer integrations by driving technical discovery, scoping complex implementations, and ensuring successful onboarding for high-stakes accounts. Collaborate closely...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate and enhance data center construction feasibility. Leverage your expertise to assess sites, identify risks, and influence project decisions, ensuring efficient and safe...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare by ensuring optimal performance of Linear Accelerators. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver exceptional service, troubleshoot issues, and maintain equipme...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$74K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing site activities, ensuring quality installations, and providing technical support in power generation. Contribute to customer satisfaction through effective mai...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $93K *

Champion innovative IoT solutions by engaging with customers to understand their needs, providing technical expertise, and ensuring seamless integration of our technology into their operations, drivin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of power connector innovation, leading product development initiatives while driving cross-functional collaboration and mentoring engineering talent to deliver hig...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$350K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming ideas into impactful products, owning the entire process from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with engineering and customers to deliver innovative solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by collaborating with partners to identify solutions, educate stakeholders, and drive impactful engagements that enhance organizational safety and operational integri...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders, managing complex schedules, facilitating strategic initiatives, and ensuring effective communication across department...

Anchorage, AKRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales growth in the Pacific Northwest for our Resinous Flooring Market. Manage key accounts, create demand, and collaborate with teams to achieve profit goals while en...

Portland, ORRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Empower revenue growth by leveraging technical expertise and commercial acumen. Drive sales of carbon services, identify customer needs, and close opportunities to deliver value while collaborating wi...

Darlington, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $215K *

Lead and develop a national Solutions Engineering team, driving technical wins and ensuring effective deployment of drone technology in public safety. Collaborate with sales and product teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion aerial data accuracy by post-processing LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with project leads to ensure quality deliverables and implement best practices for remote sensing projects across divers...

Lansdale, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Elevate software quality assurance by testing GIS applications and validating complex datasets. Collaborate with developers and GIS specialists to ensure accuracy and reliability in geospatial data fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading cost management for complex industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client objectives are met while delivering value-added services and fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$74K - $87K *

Transform customer experiences by leading Unanet ERP implementations, ensuring successful configurations and training for Government Contracting clients. Manage multiple projects, driving adoption and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, leading technical pre-sales processes, and mentoring peers while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementation acros...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Elevate financial accuracy by leading revenue accounting and accounts receivable processes. Own revenue-cycle close activities, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive improvements in a fast-paced e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $350K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure to enhance large-scale reinforcement learning and distributed training systems, optimizing performance and efficiency across various layers and...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading AI-driven projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing product direction while ensuring high-quality outcomes across multip...

Utah, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery and quality as a VDC Operations Manager, overseeing team leadership, model coordination, and prefabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effic...

Escondido, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Lead hydrotechnical projects by overseeing modeling and analysis, guiding design and assessment of water infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring quality and safety while mentoring jun...

Vancouver, BCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Own profitable growth and customer relationships in the Mid-Atlantic region. Develop new business, retain existing accounts, and connect clients with environmental analytical services to support compl...

Maryland, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.