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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of roadway design! Leverage your 4+ years of engineering experience to create innovative solutions, collaborate with industry experts, and ensure compliance with...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure through innovative civil engineering design for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading and mentoring junior engine...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative civil engineering solutions, focusing on site design, utility management, and project oversight for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with profess...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop civil engineering projects, focusing on site layout, grading, and utility design. Collaborate with subconsultants and oversee junior engineers while ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative civil engineering solutions by designing site plans, managing projects, and leading junior engineers. Collaborate with agencies and clients to ensure successful project delivery an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$158K - $248K *

Empower a dynamic team of transportation planners and engineers to deliver innovative mobility solutions. Lead diverse projects, mentor staff, and drive business growth while ensuring high-quality ser...

3 weeks ago

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

$67K - $94K *

Elevate your career by managing traffic engineering projects, conducting studies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with city engineers to enhance traffic flow and safety thro...

3 days ago

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

$158K - $248K *

Lead a dynamic team in transportation planning, managing diverse projects across multimodal mobility. Drive innovation and technical excellence while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality service...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support for major airport operations, conducting analyses, and developing microsimulation models to enhance transit efficiency and passenger experience. Join us...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in traffic and transportation engineering, conducting studies, analyses, and designs while overseeing project execution with a multidisciplinary team across diverse sectors including s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $215K *

Elevate your career by managing innovative roadway projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality designs. Collaborate with clients and lead teams to deliver effective transportation solutions while...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage transportation planning projects, focusing on FDOT and public-sector clients. Drive project delivery, business development, and client relationships while mentoring staff and collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and deliver diverse transportation projects, ensuring excellence from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve quality and efficiency while building strong cli...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Engage in complex transportation project management, leading diverse engineering teams to ensure project success in design, execution, and client relations while mentoring staff in a collaborative env...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by leading design efforts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through innovative engineering solutions across Ohio's roadway systems...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower our Roadway team by designing innovative roadway solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with industry professionals to deliver impactful infrastructure projects tha...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Design innovative roadway solutions while collaborating with a dynamic team. Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. Enhance your career...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of innovative roadway projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards while collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers and stakeholders to del...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative roadway design, ensuring compliance and efficiency in infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers to create safe, accessible transportation solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Lead the delivery of complex highway projects, enhancing client relationships and driving business growth. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes while mentorin...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $240K *

Invent innovative roadway designs and lead multi-faceted projects. Collaborate with a talented team to manage budgets, schedules, and mentor junior staff, delivering exceptional transportation solutio...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative structural designs for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project timelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing and designing transportation projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships to enhance community infrastructure and quality of life in Centra...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of highway infrastructure by leading design teams, ensuring project quality, and mentoring engineers. Drive successful project delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer impactful civil engineering projects by collaborating on design, plan production, and construction oversight, ensuring standards are met for land development and public infrastructure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.