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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$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...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   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...

Yesterday

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

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

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   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.