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.
Engineer in Training, Roadway Design
$75K - $113K *
Transform your career by joining a leading team focused on innovative transportation projects. Collaborate across multiple disciplines to design and enhance roadways, bikeways, and other infrastructur...
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Engineer in Training, Roadway Design
$75K - $113K *
Shape the future of transportation engineering by collaborating with experts on diverse projects across multiple states and disciplines, enhancing your skill set while contributing to innovative civil...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineer in Training, Roadway Design
$75K - $113K *
Join a dynamic Transportation Design team to collaborate on diverse projects across multiple states, gaining exposure to various engineering disciplines while developing skills under the guidance of l...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Roadway Engineer (Team Lead)
$130K - $160K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation engineering. Lead and mentor a talented group of roadway professionals while overseeing complex projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables...
1 week ago
Engineer in Training, Roadway Design
$75K - $113K *
Collaborate with industry experts to tackle diverse transportation projects, enhancing your engineering skills. Experience rapid career advancement and mentorship opportunities while contributing to i...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation
$110K - $130K *
Drive technical excellence as a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, leading multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects while mentoring talent and expanding business opportunities across the...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead and grow utility engineering services, managing teams and projects to deliver critical transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure pro...
2 weeks ago
Construction Inspector - Transportation
$72K - $110K *
Seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to ensure compliance on heavy highway, bridge, and road projects. Conduct daily inspections, maintain logs, and enforce safety regulations while collabora...
2 weeks ago
Construction Inspector - Transportation
$72K - $110K *
Champion quality and safety in heavy highway construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations. Conduct inspections, document progress, and support project administration...
2 weeks ago
Construction Inspector - Transportation
$72K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in heavy highway and bridge projects. As a Construction Inspector, you'll oversee compliance with safety regulations and project specifications, contri...
3 weeks ago
Construction Inspector - Transportation
$72K - $110K *
Champion quality and safety in heavy highway construction projects by conducting thorough inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications, and maintaining accurate documentation for state and reg...
3 weeks ago
Construction Inspector - Transportation
$72K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as you inspect heavy highway and bridge projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications while documenting progress and quality assurance for state...
3 weeks ago
Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Transportation
$95K - $115K *
Elevate infrastructure projects by leading geotechnical engineering efforts, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering client relationships and...
5 days ago
Construction Inspector - Transportation
$72K - $110K *
Lead the future of construction inspection by ensuring compliance with safety and project specifications on heavy highway and bridge projects. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to maintain qu...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of our Roadway practice by leading multi-state initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the Ohio River Valley. Collaborate with teams to deliver...
3 weeks ago
Traffic Engineering Senior Project Manager
$134K - $214K *
Drive innovative traffic engineering solutions by leading project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance mobility and safety...
1 week ago
Traffic Engineering Senior Project Manager
$134K - $214K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of traffic engineering by leading project delivery, fostering team development, and enhancing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions that improve mobilit...
1 week ago
Traffic Engineering Senior Project Manager
$134K - $214K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mobility and safety through innovative traffic engineering solutions. Lead project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to en...
1 week ago
Transportation Planning Team Leader
$100K - $120K *
Empower communities by leading transportation planning initiatives, managing projects from inception to completion, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to drive impactful solutions and b...
5 days ago
Transportation Planning Team Leader
$100K - $120K *
Lead and manage transportation planning initiatives, driving project success through client engagement and team mentorship while fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the industry...
6 days ago
Site/Civil (Land Development) Engineer
$79K - $132K *
Drive innovative land development projects across diverse sectors, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver effective design solutions while mentoring early-career professionals and fostering stro...
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Senior Roadway Design Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career as a technical lead in roadway design, overseeing municipal projects, ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and mentoring junior engineers while adhering to NCDOT standards and be...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Traffic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
$95K - $105K *
Innovate with us as a Traffic Engineer to design and analyze transportation solutions across North America, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery, safety, and client s...
Reposted 2 days ago
Geotechnical Engineering Lead (Transportation)
$136K - $204K *
Manage geotechnical projects for transportation infrastructure, applying expertise in design, analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality in construction...
3 weeks ago
California Traffic Engineering State Manager
$120K - $145K *
Optimize traffic engineering operations across California by leading projects, managing teams, and enhancing client relationships. Drive business development and technical expertise while ensuring com...
1 week 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.