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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$125K - $150K *

Lead impactful traffic engineering projects across California, managing teams and client relationships while driving business development and technical excellence in a dynamic environment...

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

$120K - $145K *

Optimize traffic engineering projects across California by leading teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Leverage technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing roadway improvement projects from design to construction. Oversee project scope, schedule, and budgets while ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction in a dynam...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative roadway designs and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality transportation infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers and expanding your technical expertise...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Roadway Engineer, leading impactful transportation projects while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing technical skills in a collaborative environment focused on growth an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape impactful transportation projects by leading roadway design efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver quality solutions that enhance regional infrastru...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize transportation projects by leading design efforts, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance roadway design while fostering mentorship and c...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading highway design projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and cl...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and enhancing highway systems. Engage in all project phases, from feasibility to construction, while applying your engineering expertise to deliver innovative...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by leading design and management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and profitability while mentoring a dynamic team and fostering client relationships...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to diverse engineering projects, from highway designs to structural inspections. Collaborate with seasoned professionals while gaining hands-on experience in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's enhancing urban and suburban mobility through innovative traffic engineering solutions. Collaborate with experts on projects that improve safety and connectivity across New York Cit...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on highway engineering design and analysis. Collaborate on innovative projects, manage budgets, and enhance communication with stakeholders to delive...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance urban mobility as a Traffic Engineer, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on traffic analysis and design projects across New York, ensuring safety and efficiency in b...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing urban mobility through innovative traffic design. Collaborate with professionals on impactful projects that improve safety and efficiency across New York City...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance urban mobility as a Traffic Engineer, contributing to innovative design and traffic solutions for major transportation projects across New York City and Long Island, ensurin...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative traffic solutions, enhancing mobility and safety across urban and suburban environments. Collaborate on comprehensive projects, utilizing cutting-edge technolo...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading complex water resources projects, managing teams, and delivering innovative solutions in drainage, hydrology, and stream restoration. Join us to make a significant impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape innovative water resource solutions by leading complex projects, managing teams, and delivering high-quality designs in drainage, stormwater management, and stream restoration across diverse inf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead and deliver complex water resources projects, focusing on stormwater management, erosion control, and hydrology. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate solutions and advance your c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with FDOT on complex transportation projects, managing design and operations support while overseeing project management and constructability reviews to ensure successful execution and com...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $221K *

Join our dynamic Transportation team to design and deliver innovative roadway solutions that enhance mobility and safety across Illinois, leveraging your engineering expertise and collaboration skills...

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of transportation design by leading projects, cultivating client relationships, and mentoring emerging engineers. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality solutions a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation engineering by leading diverse projects, managing IDOT standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure for various agencies...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse transportation projects, ensuring design excellence and compliance with IDOT standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure ac...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.