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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$160K - $185K *

Lead and manage diverse civil engineering projects, driving collaboration and innovation while mentoring teams and enhancing client relationships across multiple sectors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and execution of complex civil engineering projects in power generation and renewable energy. Mentor teams, manage multidisciplinary coordination, and ensure compliance throughout all...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $131K *

Drive the future of municipal infrastructure by managing engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring effective planning, design, and implementation while collaborating with teams and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $185K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects across diverse sectors, leading teams and managing client relationships. This role offers the chance to mentor talent while ensuring high-quality project del...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $95K *

Champion diverse civil projects by leading design efforts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring quality control from concept to construction, while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing local pro...

Salmon Arm, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful transportation projects, managing client relationships, mentoring junior engineers, and driving business growth while ensuring quality and innovation in design...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of diverse projects, managing client relations and deliverables while mentoring junior engineers. Drive growth in our transportation practice through innovative design and strong client...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative civil infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement solutions for municipal and industrial clients, ensuring compl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to structural design and rehabilitation, collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. This role offers opportunities for leadership and...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence by developing PS&E packages for traffic signals and ITS in Southern California. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with local guidelines while enhancing transport...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative civil engineering solutions, collaborating on impactful projects in energy and utilities. Contribute your expertise in design, site planning, and regulatory compliance within a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in airport design, leading innovative projects that enhance aviation infrastructure while collaborating with global experts in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Empower transportation planning initiatives by managing diverse projects, leading environmental analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure across multiple state...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by managing highway design-build projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success from inception to delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $123K *

Champion project success by leading design efforts, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Oversee project milestones and guide contract administration for seamless deliv...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $123K *

Join a team that's driving innovative land development projects, overseeing design processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success while...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $185K *

Champion roadway design projects by managing scope, fees, and client relationships. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining best practice...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $185K *

Champion impactful roadway design projects by managing scope, fees, and client relationships. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring project success while mentoring future engineers and enhancing trans...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping transportation infrastructure through innovative roadway design. Lead projects, manage client relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance community...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $185K *

Empower the future of transportation by managing roadway design projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful infrastructure solutions that enhance co...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $160K *

Champion construction excellence by overseeing project management, ensuring quality compliance, and leading engineering teams to deliver successful outcomes across multiple assignments while maintaini...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing documentation, processing payments, and coordinating with teams on bridge and highway construction projects. Collaborate effectively to ensure timely project completi...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and integrate innovative solutions for clients, ensuring seamless product activation and customer satisfaction through effective communication and technical expertise...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$137K - $187K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in highway and municipal road design. Drive project success, enhance client relationships, and foster staff development while achieving financial and op...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead impactful projects in civil engineering, enhancing urban infrastructure through innovative water and transportation solutions. Inspire a team while delivering excellence from p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.