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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$120K - $170K *

Drive impactful traffic engineering projects across Florida, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships. Shape the future of transportation by delivering innovative solutions an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading traffic engineering projects across Florida. You'll manage client relationships, oversee project execution, and support business deve...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Lead the planning and delivery of traffic engineering projects, managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful execution and business growth across Florida and the Sout...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering by guiding a talented team, managing complex projects, and driving innovations within Pennsylvania's dynamic transportation sector. Play a pivotal role in enhanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $96K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team focused on developing construction and maintenance work packages for substation projects, ensuring efficient resource coordination and project execution in the e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $140K *

Empower your career by managing diverse transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and driving business development. Lead teams to ensure technical excellence and profitability while nav...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive project success while maintaining pr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $200K *

Drive geotechnical project success in the transportation sector, mentoring staff and ensuring quality. Collaborate with clients and lead technical reviews while fostering business development and main...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading geotechnical initiatives in the transportation sector. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, mentor staff, and drive business development while maintaining stro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $200K *

Lead geotechnical projects in the transportation sector, ensuring quality and performance. Collaborate with Senior Project Managers, mentor staff, and engage with clients to deliver innovative solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead diverse engineering projects by managing design, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of public infrastructure! Lead engineering services, oversee capital projects, and ensure compliance with standards while managing a dedicated team to enhance com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative stormwater management solutions by leading the Bluebelt team, overseeing engineering studies, and developing best management practices to enhance urban infrastructure and environmenta...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with us as you lead innovative stormwater management projects, overseeing engineering studies and designs for Bluebelt Best Management Practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance urb...

1 week ago

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

$84K - $147K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure through expert design, construction, and inspection of development projects. Collaborate with engineers and developers to ensure comp...

2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $154K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading impactful projects that enhance community living. Provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and collaborate on innovative solutions to improve...

Cornwall, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $154K *

Join us to lead impactful municipal infrastructure projects, enhancing community resilience through innovative design and strategic guidance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring j...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $209K *

Champion innovative transportation solutions that enhance community connectivity. Lead a dynamic team in multimodal planning and engineering, driving project delivery and business growth while fosteri...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $209K *

Champion innovative transportation solutions by leading a dynamic team in integrated engineering and multimodal planning. Drive business growth, mentor talent, and enhance community mobility through c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $209K *

Reimagine urban mobility by leading a dynamic team in transportation engineering and multimodal planning. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and enhance community connectivity through strategic project...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$134K - $204K *

Elevate urban mobility by leading a dynamic team in transportation engineering and multimodal planning. Drive business growth, mentor talent, and deliver impactful projects that enhance community conn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$148K - $224K *

Drive your career forward by leading innovative transportation engineering and multimodal planning efforts. Collaborate with a talented team to create safer, connected communities while mentoring the...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $259K *

Transform the future of transportation by leading a dynamic team in integrated engineering and multimodal planning. Drive business growth, mentor talent, and deliver impactful projects that enhance co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$134K - $204K *

Empower a talented team in leading integrated transportation engineering and multimodal planning. Drive business development, mentor staff, and oversee major projects to enhance community mobility and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$129K - $196K *

Lead and advance a dynamic transportation engineering and planning practice, mentoring a talented team while driving business development and delivering impactful projects that enhance community mobil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.