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 *

Lead innovative bridge design projects, ensuring quality and safety while collaborating with diverse teams. Utilize advanced engineering techniques to enhance transportation infrastructure across Nort...

4 weeks ago

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

$68K - $94K *

Develop and optimize pavement management strategies by analyzing data, ensuring quality, and collaborating with engineers to enhance project prioritization and performance metrics for effective transp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Oversee diverse traffic and transportation projects, from studies to design, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget, while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients to unlock ne...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $116K *

Oversee public work projects from design to construction, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with city officials and manage consultants while preparing technical documents and cost esti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $155K *

Drive innovative transportation solutions by leading design projects, collaborating with teams, and engaging communities to enhance safety and accessibility in diverse environments. Manage client rela...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $133K *

Drive impactful traffic and transportation engineering solutions through project management, analysis, and collaboration on diverse studies and designs. Lead and mentor junior staff while ensuring pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering transformative transportation projects that enhance mobility and safety. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage infrastructure improvements, ensuring technica...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage diverse highway improvement projects, ensuring quality designs and plans while collaborating with teams. Oversee budgets, schedules, and client interactions, contributing to impactful infrastru...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $225K *

Engage in strategic growth as a Transportation Leader, fostering relationships with public agencies and industry partners. Drive business development efforts, identify opportunities, and enhance the f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading highway infrastructure projects that enhance community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success from planning through delivery, e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $155K *

Design impactful electrical systems for train control modernization, ensuring compliance with national codes. Lead multiple projects while delivering advanced engineering solutions and managing comple...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Join us to lead and support innovative land development projects, shaping communities through expert design in grading, drainage, and utility planning. Collaborate with engineers to deliver impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $165K *

Lead traffic engineering projects, enhancing mobility and safety across NYC and Long Island. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage technical tasks, and mentor junior staff to deliver high-q...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $165K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading traffic engineering projects, enhancing community connectivity through innovative design and analysis, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading traffic engineering projects that enhance mobility and safety across New York City and Long Island. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff whil...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $165K *

Transform transportation projects by leading traffic engineering efforts, enhancing mobility and safety through innovative design and analysis. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder...

1 week ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive construction excellence by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive impactful construction solutions by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to enhance project quality and efficiency in a dynamic e...

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2 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive your career forward by coordinating design services during construction, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to deliver quality results on critical infrastruc...

2 weeks ago

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

$152K - $243K *

Innovate transportation solutions by leading multi-modal planning and operations. Oversee transit, parking, and infrastructure maintenance while fostering collaboration with city officials and regiona...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $180K *

Lead transformative highway projects that enhance transportation networks and community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning through delivery...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

The Senior Engineer - Traffic will provide design oversight for various traffic engineering projects, including roadway design, traffic signals, and management systems. This role also involves serving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction compliance, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to contract specifications while collaborating with engineers and contractors throughout diverse public...

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

$90K - $125K *

Lead and mentor teams in civil roadway and transportation projects. Oversee design calculations, contract plans, and cost estimates while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Collaborate on mu...

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

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering design and analysis, collaborating with diverse teams on community and freeway projects. Enjoy career growth in a flexible environment while managing tasks and m...

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

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.