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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$86K - $91K *

Join a team that's advancing transportation contract management through data analysis and system improvements. Collaborate with staff to enhance workflows, develop reports, and provide training, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $170K *

Lead transformative traffic engineering projects, guiding complex transportation studies and collaborating with clients and municipalities to enhance mobility and safety across diverse developments...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while serving as the primary liaison between clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and delivery...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Provide critical support in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, and maintaining schedules and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders and assist in managing communication among contracto...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovative transportation solutions by leading complex highway and rail projects, guiding technical teams, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance safety and community connectivity through...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead cross-functional teams to optimize civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance and innovative solutions from inception to completion. Collaborate with experts to enhance infrastructure design...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading innovative civil engineering projects. Collaborate with experts to enhance infrastructure design and execution while mentoring junior team members in a dynamic, team-f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering through innovative design and collaboration on land development projects. Contribute your skills in a supportive environment while working al...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate civil engineering projects by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, leading design processes from concept to construction, and ensuring successful project delivery through technical exce...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career as you collaborate on diverse civil engineering projects, guiding design from concept to construction. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative, community-first solutions across m...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver innovative civil engineering solutions. Shape impactful projects from concept to construction while fostering a...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in civil engineering design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative projects from concept to construction, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project s...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you help plan and implement engineering tasks in infrastructure projects, focusing on communication, detail, and collaboration to ensure successful project delivery and team adv...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead, innovate, and manage municipal transportation projects while fostering strong relationships. Drive project success through strategic client management, mentorship, and collaboration with a dedic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate community infrastructure by leading and managing municipal transportation projects, ensuring client satisfaction and financial success. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver innovative en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the design and integration of telecommunications systems for rail and transit projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement throughout all project phases from planning to com...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing transportation projects, delivering innovative design solutions while fostering client relationships and mentoring a multi-disciplinary team to enhance project outcomes and...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of land development through innovative civil engineering solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, from residential to public developments, in a dynamic environ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $97K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Civil Project Engineers, collaborating on diverse land development projects. Engage in design, planning, and client communication to bring innovative visi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $114K *

Contribute to a major bridge replacement project by overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations, and maintaining safety standards on-site. Collaborate with teams...

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Oversee and ensure compliance on a culvert replacement project, conducting inspections, documenting findings, and collaborating with project teams to maintain safety and quality standards throughout t...

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Drive impactful construction oversight by ensuring compliance and quality on a major culvert replacement project. Collaborate with teams to uphold standards and safety while documenting progress and a...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate projects by collaborating with teams to design, plan, and permit civil engineering solutions for diverse land development initiatives, enhancing infrastructure and site systems while continuou...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $103K *

Engineer innovative civil solutions, focusing on land development and infrastructure. Collaborate on diverse projects from mixed-use developments to educational facilities, while enhancing your skills...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's advancing civil engineering projects through innovative design, planning, and permitting. This role offers opportunities in diverse land development areas, fostering professional gr...

Reposted 3 weeks 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.