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.
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.
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.
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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What does a transportation engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.