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.
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.
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.
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.
$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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Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer
$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
Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer
$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
Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer
$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
Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer
$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
Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
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$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
$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
Roadway Design Project Manager - PE
$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
Professional Engineer - Sr Traffic Engineering Lead
$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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Civil Project Manager/Senior Civil Project Manager - Transportation
$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
Intermediate Pavement Engineer
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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
$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
Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer
$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...
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Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) NYHELPS
$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
Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager
$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...
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Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager
$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...
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Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager
$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
Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager
$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
Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager
$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
What does a transportation engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.