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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$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...

3 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

Yesterday

  •   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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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

$145K - $220K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading a dynamic team in integrated engineering and planning. Drive business development, mentor talent, and oversee impactful projects that enhance community mo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$129K - $196K *

Help us lead the charge in multimodal transportation design, mentoring a talented team while driving business development and project delivery. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$153K - $231K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading integrated engineering and planning efforts. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and enhance multimodal projects that prioritize safety...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$173K - $231K *

Lead and innovate in integrated transportation engineering and multimodal planning, mentoring a skilled team while driving business development and project delivery to enhance community mobility and s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $104K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions by analyzing and designing roadway projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance with regulations while utilizing advanced software tools to me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion project success by managing key highway design projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client relationships while leading and mentoring team members to achieve strategic goals and ensure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $125K *

Advance your career by managing diverse engineering projects, from design to construction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance city infrastructure, ensuring quality and safety standards while p...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K *

Join a dynamic team to manage TDOT project reviews, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with specifications. Contribute to impactful infrastructure projects while developing your career in a collabora...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team as a Transportation Construction Inspector, ensuring quality and compliance on a pedestrian improvement project. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to uphold safety and sta...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading roadway design projects, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions on time and with...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $130K *

Champion innovative roadway solutions across diverse projects and disciplines. Collaborate with a talented design team on complex roadway designs that impact multiple states, with a focus on transport...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $130K *

Elevate transportation infrastructure through innovative design solutions for complex multi-state projects. Collaborate within a diverse team to enhance roadways, facilities, and ensure safety, while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing innovative roadway and multi-modal projects across multiple states. Collaborate on diverse transport solutions while honing your expertise in civil engineering within...

Reposted 1 week 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.