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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$170K - $240K *

Lead transformative infrastructure initiatives, nurturing client relations and driving strategic growth. Oversee multidisciplinary teams through planning to delivery, ensuring excellence in large-scal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $195K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, managing design teams and client relations while overseeing traffic simulations, data collection, and technical reporting to enhance urban mobility sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's leading innovative roadway design projects across Arizona. This role offers the chance to mentor engineers, oversee project delivery, and contribute to the growth of a successful tr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of Arizona's transportation by leading roadway design projects. Bring your expertise to mentor engineers, oversee project delivery, and enhance our transportation practice while enjoy...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative transportation infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality design and execution while maintaining budgets and sch...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of transportation engineering by leading and delivering complex roadway projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high-quality outcomes while fostering cl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $114K *

Advance transportation solutions by leading projects that enhance community mobility and safety. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design multimodal infrastructure for diverse users while ensuring pr...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $170K *

Drive impactful transportation projects from concept to construction, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, community-focused solutions while ensuring compliance and technical excell...

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

$112K - $187K *

Optimize transportation infrastructure projects as a Lead Civil Engineer; orchestrate multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and drive project delivery across Western Canada while ensuring compliance...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$112K - $187K *

Lead impactful transportation engineering efforts, guiding diverse teams in delivering innovative roadway design projects across Western Canada while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring adherence...

4 weeks ago

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

$112K - $187K *

Join a team that's leading the way in transportation engineering, driving complex infrastructure projects from design to delivery. Your expertise will span multidisciplinary coordination, mentoring, a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$72K - $104K *

Develop and implement innovative civil engineering solutions for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with design and construction standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team to lead complex civil engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to design and implement innovative transportation solutions that en...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of energy by leading civil engineering for electric transmission projects. Shape team growth while ensuring successful planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration in a comp...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful roadway projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with GDOT standards. Leverage your expertise in transportation engineering t...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation; we're seeking Traffic Engineers and Designers at all levels to drive innovative projects across the southern US, enhancing safety and efficienc...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative traffic engineering solutions across the southern US. Collaborate on mega-projects while enhancing transportation systems for communities. Join a dynamic team and contrib...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of transportation by joining our team of Traffic Engineers and Designers. Collaborate on innovative projects across the Southeast, enhancing mobility and infrastructure for co...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential in traffic engineering and design, contributing to transformative transportation projects across the southern US. Join a dedicated team focused on innovative solutions for safe a...

4 weeks ago

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

$97K - $134K *

Elevate community infrastructure by leading traffic engineering projects, enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation systems. Collaborate with teams to conduct studies, manage operations, and i...

2 days ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on managing impactful transportation projects. Lead initiatives, enhance client relationships, and ensure compliance while driving quality design solutions...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K *

Engage in innovative traffic engineering projects, enhancing urban and transit systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to analyze data, develop solutions, and improve transportation safety and effici...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $97K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. As an entry-level Civil Engineer, you'll collaborate on innovative projects, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $97K *

Shape the future of transportation by collaborating on innovative projects that enhance community infrastructure. Join a dynamic team to develop resilient systems while gaining valuable mentorship and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that shapes the future of transportation through innovative highway design. Collaborate with experts on regional and local projects across the Mid-Atlantic, utilizing advanced tools and su...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.