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.
Design Engineer Lead (Transportation Engineer IV or V): North Austin Area Office (Austin District)
$84K - $156K *
Lead and innovate in transportation engineering, overseeing complex projects and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance urban mobility and drive successful project out...
5 days ago
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - (NY HELPS) - Region 8
$116K - $128K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Collaborate with engineers and consultants...
3 weeks ago
Senior Roadway Design Engineer
$130K - $180K *
Reimagine transportation infrastructure by leading roadway design projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions while managing a talented team. Elevate your caree...
3 weeks ago
Engineer Project Manager, Transportation Design
$118K - $147K *
Manage and oversee transportation projects from proposal to detailed design, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Lead teams, engage with clients, and foster relationships while providing expertise i...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineer Project Manager, Transportation Design
$118K - $147K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality transportation projects while managing teams, ensuring quality standards, and fostering client relationships. Play a pivotal role in the growth of a dynamic...
Reposted 1 week ago
Roadway / Transportation Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of transportation by leading innovative roadway design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver impactful solutions for diverse...
2 days ago
Roadway / Transportation Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to innovate roadway designs and enhance transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, mentor junior engineers, and drive project success while engaging with...
2 days ago
Roadway / Transportation Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Engage your engineering expertise to design innovative roadway solutions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while delivering impactful transportation projects for d...
2 days ago
Engineer Project Manager, Transportation Design
$118K - $147K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading project execution from proposal to design, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality deliverables for impactful projects...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineer Project Manager, Transportation Design
$118K - $147K *
Lead and manage a diverse range of transportation projects from proposal to design, ensuring quality deliverables while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration to drive innovation...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Engineer innovative traffic solutions by leading design projects, applying civil engineering principles, and collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure across the nation...
3 weeks ago
Senior Transportation Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career with a key role in transportation engineering, overseeing multiple projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with city officials and the public t...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $125K *
Elevate transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles and technical expertise to design and deliver roadway projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to qual...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of transportation by designing innovative roadway solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality infrastructure projects while enhancing your e...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by collaborating on innovative roadway design projects, applying engineering principles to develop transportation infrastructure solutions from concept to completion while ensuring co...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, applying engineering principles and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with standards and success...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive transportation improvement projects by designing and detailing roadway and highway systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards while performing calculations a...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of transportation by leading traffic engineering and ITS design projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while fostering client relationships...
1 week ago
Maintenance Supervisor (Civil Engineer Transportation Supervisor)
$118K - $124K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by supervising engineering staff and overseeing roadway maintenance activities. Utilize your expertise to implement policies, manage projects, a...
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Maintenance Supervisor (Civil Engineer Transportation Supervisor)
$118K - $124K *
Lead the charge in overseeing engineering operations, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance with policies to enhance roadway maintenance and safety across the state highway system. Drive project succ...
Today
Transportation Design Build Manager
$120K - $145K *
Deliver complex transportation infrastructure projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while fostering a cult...
1 week ago
Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges and Transportation
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team, leading complex bridge design projects while mentoring junior staff and enhancing client relations across diverse transportation initiatives...
3 weeks ago
Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges and Transportation
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading complex bridge design projects. Leverage your expertise to mentor junior staff and collaborate with diverse teams, enhancing your career wh...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Infrastructure/Transportation
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's driving project success through effective engineering management, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver high-qual...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in designing roadways and drainage systems for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with state and local requirements while collaborating with a team to deliver impactful infra...
2 weeks ago
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.