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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$80K - $95K *

Lead transportation projects focusing on highways and infrastructure, enhancing skills in design, cost estimation, and construction management while collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver high...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Drive impactful traffic engineering solutions by conducting analyses, designing systems, and collaborating with teams to enhance transportation infrastructure across diverse projects, ensuring quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative roadway design. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality while enhancing safety and accessibility for all us...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative roadway designs by collaborating with a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that enhance safety and accessibilit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and management of diverse water resource projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for stormwater ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to deliver innovative water resource projects, including stormwater management and erosion control. Collaborate with diverse professionals to ensure quality and timely execution across v...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water resource projects, including stormwater management and stream restoration, while collaborating with diverse professionals to ensure quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to execute water resource projects, including stormwater management and erosion control, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the reliability and performance of traffic systems as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate and enhance network operations, ensuring seamless, secure, and swift connectivity...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Optimize your career as you enhance our infrastructure, ensuring speed, security, and reliability for our global applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve network challenges, empowering te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Lead and mentor a project delivery team on large-scale roadway design projects, ensuring quality and collaboration across disciplines while managing scope, specifications, and client interactions to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team in transportation engineering, managing projects that enhance traffic safety and mobility solutions. Collaborate with professionals and lead innovative designs in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing traffic safety and mobility. As an Engineer I/II, you'll evaluate and design traffic operations, conduct studies, and collaborate with city departments to imp...

Today

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

$85K - $112K *

Analyze traffic systems and design solutions to enhance safety and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to conduct studies, develop plans, and support junior staff, ensuring high-quality project deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure by leading traffic engineering projects, mentoring staff, and enhancing community mobility through innovative design and analysis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $114K *

Shape the future of traffic engineering by managing freight and highway speed studies, conducting analyses, and collaborating with regional stakeholders to enhance roadway safety and efficiency in the...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multidisciplinary transportation engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and driving strategic growth in the Highw...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead multidisciplinary transportation engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and quality control while mentoring staff and enhancing client relationships to drive strategic growth in the...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead multidisciplinary transportation engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and quality control. Mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth in a dy...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead multidisciplinary transportation engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and quality control while mentoring staff and enhancing client relationships to drive strategic growth in the...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects and teams, ensuring effective evaluations and designs. Drive community engagement and oversee construction phases while fostering professional growth w...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $140K *

Oversee the planning, design, and management of traffic engineering projects, ensuring effective traffic control and safety measures. Collaborate with various agencies and lead a team to enhance publi...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful roadway design projects by managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality control, and fostering client relationships. Lead project delivery from initiation to completion while men...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading diverse teams in managing complex transportation projects. Ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and driving innovative desi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful construction projects by managing subcontractors, schedules, and quality control. Drive project success through effective planning, administration, and collaboration with stakeholders t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.