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 *

Contribute to the design and oversight of diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications, while collaborating with senior engineers to enhance infrastructure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $185K *

Join our team to lead complex traffic engineering projects, managing a distributed group while delivering innovative transportation solutions. Leverage your expertise in traffic operations and project...

4 days ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Champion innovative traffic engineering solutions by leading complex projects, managing a distributed team, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance transportation systems for state and local a...

4 days ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative traffic engineering solutions while managing a distributed team. This role combines technical expertise with project management and business development to enh...

4 days ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Lead innovative traffic engineering projects while managing a distributed team. Combine technical expertise with project management skills to deliver high-quality transportation solutions for state an...

4 days ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex traffic engineering projects, combining technical expertise with project management and team leadership. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative transp...

4 days ago

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

$114K - $140K *

Contribute to impactful transportation solutions by executing traffic studies, analyses, and designs. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation systems while m...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Traffic Engineer, driving impactful transportation solutions. Leverage your expertise in traffic studies, design, and client management to enhance safety and efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading impactful traffic engineering projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation systems while coll...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $101K *

Transform the future of water resources by supporting civil engineering projects. Collaborate with project teams to deliver innovative solutions for dams, bridges, and fish facilities, ensuring succes...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $101K *

Launch your career as a Civil Staff Engineer, supporting diverse water resources projects. Collaborate with experienced engineers to apply design techniques and deliver impactful solutions for federal...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $101K *

Join a dynamic team as you support civil engineering projects, applying design techniques and modeling methods to deliver impactful water resources solutions for diverse clients, including federal age...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transformative roadway design projects across Georgia. Drive innovative solutions, mentor talent, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure and shape co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading traffic engineering projects, mentoring teams, and driving innovative solutions across multiple states. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by managing client relationships, ensuring technical quality, and leading business development efforts. Oversee multiple projects while fostering collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by supporting pavement engineering for MTO projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, manage project delivery, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead traffic engineering projects, conduct analyses, and mentor junior staff. Drive innovative solutions for urban and rural transportation challenges while enhancing your skill...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative electrical systems and enhance building functionality. Collaborate on technical documents, utilize AutoCAD/Revit for modeling, and ensure compliance through site visits and reviews...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career as a Senior Hydraulics Engineer, leading multidisciplinary teams in strategic project delivery, quality oversight, and staff development while managing complex infrastructure initiat...

Yesterday

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

$102K - $127K *

Engage with diverse teams to design and manage complex transportation projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Lead engineering studies, supervise staff, and collaborate with consultants to enhance...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing impactful roadway projects across Virginia, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to enhance infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers and driving...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage roadway infrastructure projects, enhancing Virginia's transportation landscape. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive successful proj...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping Virginia's transportation future by leading roadway design and project delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and enhance community infrastructure...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $175K *

Drive impactful roadway projects across Virginia, leading design and delivery efforts while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance community infrastructure...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $175K *

Shape the future of roadway design by leading high-profile infrastructure projects across Virginia. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic, hybrid work...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.