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.
Project Engineer III, Transportation/Water Resources
$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
Project Engineer III, Transportation/Water Resources
$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
Senior Transportation Project Manager
$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...
Reposted 5 days ago
$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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Transportation Design Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation design by leading projects, cultivating client relationships, and mentoring emerging engineers. Enjoy autonomy while collaborating with seasoned...
Today
Transportation Design Project Manager
$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...
Today
Transportation Engineer Project Manager
$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
Transportation Engineer Project Manager
$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
$77K - $87K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative transportation infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experts in traffic engineering, design, and analysis to enhance safety and...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's delivering complex roadway projects across Georgia. Lead engineering production, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality, on-schedule roadway design tasks in a h...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive transportation engineering projects, manage teams, and foster client relationships while contributing to business development and mentoring staff in a collaborative environment...
3 weeks ago
$143K - $166K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative traffic systems, collaborating with diverse clients to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation. Drive project growth through analysis, optimization, and...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative transportation systems by collaborating with diverse clients to enhance traffic safety and efficiency. Drive project growth through analysis and optimization of...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform transportation systems by collaborating with diverse clients to design safer, efficient traffic solutions. Leverage your expertise in traffic engineering to enhance operations and drive impa...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform transportation systems by collaborating with diverse clients to design safer, efficient traffic solutions. Leverage your expertise in traffic engineering to enhance road safety and optimize...
2 weeks ago
Deputy Project Manager (Transportation Infrastructure Programs)
$83K - $104K *
Engage in civil engineering and project coordination to support infrastructure delivery, ensuring quality and compliance on the Hudson Tunnel Project through effective documentation and collaboration...
2 weeks ago
Traffic Engineer - Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by managing traffic engineering projects from data collection to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while overseeing regula...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive advanced traffic engineering solutions, ensuring design accuracy and compliance. Lead project teams, conduct feasibility studies, and enhance technical processes while collaborating across all s...
2 weeks ago
Roadway - Drainage Engineer-in-Training
$75K - $105K *
Discover a rewarding opportunity to support transportation infrastructure projects, enhancing your skills in roadway and drainage engineering while collaborating with experienced professionals to make...
2 days ago
Roadway - Drainage Engineer-in-Training
$75K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to support transportation infrastructure projects across Arizona. Collaborate with experienced professionals in roadway and drainage engineering, enhancing your skills while making...
2 days ago
Transportation Engineer I - IV - Brownwood Operations
$65K - $106K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance transportation engineering through planning, design, and compliance. Collaborate with officials and stakeholders to ensure effective project execution while adhering to...
Yesterday
Transportation Project Manager- Highways
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to manage transportation engineering projects, overseeing planning, design, and execution of civil infrastructure. Lead small to medium projects and support larger ones, ensuring a...
2 weeks ago
Transportation Project Manager- Highways
$95K - $115K *
Transform your career by managing transportation engineering projects, overseeing design and construction of highways, bridges, and drainage systems. Lead teams, ensure project success, and interface...
2 weeks ago
Transportation Project Manager- Highways
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of transportation by managing civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions w...
2 weeks ago
Transportation Planning Section Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in expanding our transportation planning practice, managing a multidisciplinary team to achieve strategic growth and operational excellence while fostering talent development and enhan...
2 days 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.