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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$80K - $95K *

Support the delivery of transportation projects across North Carolina, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project execution from planning to implementation. Bring your expertise...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $126K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, mentoring staff and collaborating across disciplines. Support the design and delivery of innovative transportation solutions while managing technical t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex transportation projects, providing technical expertise, and fostering collaboration within a dynamic team. Shape your career while delivering impactful solutions an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading hydraulic engineering projects, providing technical support, and ensuring effective water resource management for transportation facilities and projects...

1 week ago

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

$87K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team to design innovative roadway projects using cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with engineers and clients to deliver high-quality solutions while enhancing your skills in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join us to lead multidisciplinary transportation projects, overseeing highway and bridge design for the Ministry of Transportation. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure quality delive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in designing impactful land development projects, managing engineers, and transforming concepts into construction documents. Your expertise will shape communities through innovative so...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead the design of land development projects, managing engineers and ensuring compliance with standards. Contribute to impactful commercial and retail designs, from grading to utility systems, shaping...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative multimodal transportation solutions. As a Project Engineer, you'll design impactful infrastructure projects, collaborate with clients, and mentor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $235K *

Drive the growth and performance of the PNW transportation design team, overseeing client service, project delivery, and business development while fostering relationships with local, regional, and st...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K *

Shape the future of urban mobility by designing and managing traffic systems. Collaborate with city departments and stakeholders to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and implement effective transport...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and execute diverse traffic engineering projects, ensuring effective client communication, project scope, and budget management while mentoring junior engineers and adhering to quality and safe...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $135K *

Engineer impactful traffic solutions by conducting studies, analyses, and designs. Collaborate with a team to enhance transportation systems, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing client relat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $135K *

Join our team to lead impactful traffic engineering projects that enhance transportation systems. Collaborate with experts, manage client relationships, and drive efficiency in design and analysis for...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance transportation systems through traffic engineering. Leverage your expertise in traffic studies, signal design, and project management to deliver impactful solutions that...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and driving client satisfaction. Cultivate relationships and promote quality control to deliver exceptional engineering solutions a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by developing innovative engineering solutions for heavy lifting and specialized transportation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safe, efficient execution while...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex airport infrastructure projects, serving as a trusted technical resource. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance airfield development and ensure sa...

Today

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

$133K - $161K *

Shape the future of aviation infrastructure by leading complex airfield projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring emerging professionals to deliver innovative, sustainable so...

5 days ago

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

$133K - $161K *

Shape the future of aviation infrastructure by leading complex airfield projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring emerging professionals and en...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of highway design through innovative engineering. Lead projects, mentor talent, and ensure quality while collaborating across disciplines to deliver state-of-the...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Analyze and design traffic engineering solutions focusing on signals, ITS, and lighting. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety and mobility in transportation projects, leveraging 4+ years of experi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading traffic engineering projects focused on signals, ITS, and lighting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community safety and mobility through innovative des...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading hydrologic and hydraulic design for transportation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage environmental permits, and mentor staff while ensuring quality control a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative traffic engineering and ITS projects that enhance roadway safety and efficiency. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and deliver data-driven solutions for publi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.