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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$120K *

Drive your career with a dynamic Project Manager role overseeing diverse transportation projects. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and lead initiatives to enhance infrastructure and community c...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $105K *

Collaborate to develop engineering designs for large-scale transport projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements while supporting technical innovation through documentation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $146K *

Lead traffic engineering initiatives by managing complex projects and supervising personnel. Collaborate with local governments and engineers to enhance traffic flow and safety, ensuring effective com...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality transportation projects. Collaborate on design plans and specifications while overseeing technical aspects to ensure successfu...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead traffic engineering projects, driving analysis and design for major transportation initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards while mentoring engineers and managing p...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Drive the design and development of roadway projects across the Midwest, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality standards while mentoring junior staff an...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Empower the future of transportation by leading roadway design projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project delivery meets high standards for quality...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Empower the future of transportation as a Sr. Project Engineer, leading innovative roadway design projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solution...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Sr. Project Engineer, driving innovative roadway designs and managing complex projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality sol...

1 week ago

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

$82K - $115K *

Advance your career by contributing to innovative roadway design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in transport...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful roadway designs by collaborating across teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring project success from scope to execution. Your expertise will help shape critical infrastructure, enhancin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading roadway design projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead critical transportation projects by leveraging engineering expertise, fostering collaboration with city officials and the public, and managing teams effectively to enhance community mobility and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$69K - $101K *

Lead engineering initiatives by preparing designs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate across various programs to support transportation projects and enhance pu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing traffic operations by managing a skilled team to provide real-time solutions, develop traffic signal strategies, and ensure efficient traffic management across complex urb...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Drive the technical design and coordination of traffic operations projects, ensuring compliance with standards while managing project delivery, budgets, and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborati...

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

$94K - $125K *

Empower your career by performing structural engineering design and analysis for innovative tunneling projects. Collaborate with senior engineers to tackle complex underground challenges and enhance y...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you support impactful traffic and ITS projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that shape communities across the Midwest and S...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful traffic and ITS engineering projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality technical solutions and enhance community infrastructure across the Midwest and Southwest...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering impactful traffic and ITS engineering solutions, ensuring high-quality project documentation and collaboration with clients and stakeholders while adhering to budget...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize traffic and ITS engineering solutions while collaborating with a dynamic team. Deliver impactful projects through analysis, design, and documentation, ensuring quality and adherence to budget...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of transportation by delivering impactful traffic and ITS engineering solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance community safety and efficiency through innovative design a...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by delivering impactful traffic and ITS engineering solutions. Collaborate on high-profile projects that enhance community safety and efficiency...

1 week ago

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

$118K - $135K *

Join a team that's transforming traffic engineering projects across the U.S. Play a pivotal role in leading technical services, studies, and business development while mentoring staff and ensuring qua...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$118K - $135K *

Lead traffic engineering projects, providing technical expertise and project management. Collaborate with teams across multiple states to enhance transportation systems, ensuring quality and complianc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.