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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$88K - $105K *

Lead engineering projects by overseeing the design and implementation of bus and rail facilities. Collaborate with consultants and manage project timelines to ensure successful delivery of transportat...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading transportation projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring teams and managing client expectations. Drive success through technical expertise and effective...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful transportation solutions by leading design efforts and enhancing project delivery for roadway and infrastructure improvements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety...

6 days ago

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

$79K - $107K *

Empower innovative transportation design solutions by collaborating with teams on diverse projects. Engage in multi-discipline design, ensuring quality and safety while mentoring junior engineers and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Support the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including highways and urban streets, while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with project requirements and lo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $135K *

Shape your career by leading roadway design projects and engaging clients in South Texas. This role combines technical expertise with mentorship opportunities, fostering growth in a collaborative envi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance transportation infrastructure through innovative highway design and safety improvements. Leverage your expertise in civil engineering while collaborating with multidisciplin...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation design. Leverage your expertise in civil engineering to lead projects, collaborate with regulatory agencies, and innovate solutions for complex...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's enhancing transportation infrastructure through innovative design solutions. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful projects that improve mobility and safety across communiti...

Yesterday

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

$81K - $121K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and analyze multimodal transportation solutions, enhancing urban roadways for safety and accessibility. Contribute from project initiation to completion, ensuring eff...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team leading innovation in transportation engineering. Oversee research and evaluation of new materials and technologies, enhancing safety and quality across Pennsylvania's transportati...

1 week ago

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

$96K - $114K *

Transform transportation engineering by managing projects, ensuring roadway safety, and enhancing multimodal planning. Collaborate with various stakeholders to implement effective traffic operations a...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Launch your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative transportation projects. Collaborate on planning, design, and construction oversight while enhancing your skills in a supportive environmen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $101K *

Champion innovative solutions in civil engineering for public works projects, driving infrastructure enhancements, safety initiatives, and community-focused designs across transportation systems and u...

4 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead complex transportation engineering projects, providing technical expertise and project management for high-profile infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure s...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K *

Drive impactful engineering solutions as a District Bridge Evaluation Engineer, overseeing structural load analyses, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with modern bridge principles while coll...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading complex transportation design projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to construction while fostering client relationshi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Lead impactful transportation design projects, managing all phases from concept to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring talent and ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $155K *

Manage and lead complex transportation design projects, ensuring high-quality delivery from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to enhance transportation sys...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $97K *

Elevate your career by leading transportation projects, mentoring junior staff, and enhancing your technical expertise. Collaborate in a supportive environment to shape innovative solutions and drive...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $115K *

Drive impactful transportation projects by leading tasks, managing budgets, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate in a supportive environment to enhance your technical expertise and project manageme...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $125K *

Design impactful transportation projects that enhance community connectivity and safety. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative roadway and public space solutions, ensuring hig...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Lead and coordinate transportation project design, ensuring compliance and quality. Engage with clients and agencies, mentor junior staff, and support business development while advancing toward proje...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $160K *

Transform communities as you lead transportation design projects, fostering collaboration and innovation. Drive business development while managing engineering tasks and nurturing client relationships...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Oversee structural design projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality control while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and transportation infrastr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.