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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$165K - $247K *

Lead the charge in expanding our transportation engineering practice by fostering client relationships and driving sales growth in Texas. Collaborate across services to ensure operational excellence w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $247K *

Lead the charge in business development and client relations, driving sales growth within the transportation sector. Collaborate across practice areas to ensure exceptional project delivery and elevat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $247K *

Drive sales growth in Texas Transportation, leveraging strong client relationships. Oversee strategic pursuits, mentorship, and project management to enhance service delivery while promoting industry...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in transforming Texas transportation projects by leveraging your extensive engineering and management expertise to drive growth, enhance client relationships, and deliver innovative so...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$157K - $283K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Texas transportation design services. Leverage your engineering and management expertise to enhance community projects, lead interdisciplinary teams, and build str...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$157K - $283K *

Empower growth in Texas transportation by leading complex projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and contribute to...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $247K *

Innovate within our dynamic Transportation team to drive sales and foster client relationships in Texas, ensuring business growth and industry leadership through strategic partnerships and exceptional...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation engineering. Leverage your expertise to manage diverse projects, mentor junior staff, and drive innovative solutions in a collaborative environm...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $101K *

Take ownership of complex roadway design projects, collaborating within an integrated team to deliver innovative solutions for highways, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways while ensuring compliance w...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering by overseeing project design and construction, ensuring compliance, quality control, and stakeholder communication for successful project del...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead transportation design projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing client relationships and staff development. Drive business growth through effective marketing and collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading roadway design projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality project delivery while fostering professional growth within a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team of roadway engineers, overseeing complex transportation projects, and fostering professional growth while ensuring engineering excellence and compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion impactful roadway design by developing plans, estimates, and analyses for transportation projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while fostering client relationships...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $160K *

Transform engineering solutions by leading civil-structural design for Transmission Substation projects. Drive project success through technical expertise, effective management, and collaboration with...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading civil-structural engineering projects, providing technical expertise, and managing project schedules and budgets while ensuring quality and safety in power delivery so...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $185K *

Explore a pivotal role in roadway design, managing projects and client relationships while guiding a team to enhance transportation infrastructure and community connectivity...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative roadway design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance transportation infrastructure while utilizing cutting-edge technology and engineering practic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading impactful transportation and structural engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$92K - $116K *

Lead the charge in complex civil engineering projects, ensuring high-quality winter maintenance and highway operations. Collaborate with public officials and manage sensitive issues with minimal super...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of traffic engineering in Wisconsin. Contribute to diverse projects, lead studies, and mentor early-career staff while enhancing client relationships and driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$69K - $123K *

Lead critical bridge inspections and collaborate with engineers to ensure safety and compliance. Engage in emergency responses, prepare detailed reports, and support project scoping within a dynamic t...

Portage, MIRemote

1 week ago

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

$104K - $135K *

Drive compliance and quality in heavy highway and bridge projects by inspecting contractor work, ensuring adherence to plans and safety regulations, and maintaining detailed documentation for state an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your structural engineering career by leading impactful projects in a supportive, collaborative environment. Guide teams, mentor juniors, and design innovative solutions for diverse municipal...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic structural engineering role, focusing on bridge and retaining wall design. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project quality while managing budget...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.