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 the charge in delivering engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Oversee investigations, analyses, and design while ensuring compliance and quality standards. Collaborate wit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful land development projects by leading design teams, collaborating with clients, and driving innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance project outcomes and strengt...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading teams through all phases of Capital Improvement Programs. Your expertise will...

5 days ago

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

$124K - $156K *

Lead a team of inspectors overseeing diverse construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards, while acting as a liaison between contractors and engineering staff fo...

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

$85K - $102K *

Support and manage environmental planning projects, focusing on CEQA/NEPA documentation for transportation and development. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental planning efforts, focusing on CEQA/NEPA documentation for transportation projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and deliver...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental planning by managing CEQA/NEPA documentation for transportation projects. Collaborate with clients and agencies to deliver impactful solutions wh...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading hydraulic engineering projects, developing innovative solutions, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment focused on civil and municipal...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $155K *

Lead the charge in municipal engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement innovative water, wastewater, and roadway systems while ensuring client satisfacti...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $143K *

Empower communities by designing impactful public works projects. Collaborate with clients on diverse infrastructure initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive project success through innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Empower your career as a Project Engineer in Public Works, engaging with diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while driving impactful infrastructure solutions a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join our Public Works team as a Project Engineer, where you'll design municipal infrastructure, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff across diverse projects in the public sector...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join our Public Works team as a Project Engineer, where you'll design municipal infrastructure, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff across diverse projects in the public sector. Your expertis...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by leading diverse projects, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on community impact and pro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Champion innovative public infrastructure projects, engaging with clients and mentoring junior engineers. Drive diverse initiatives in utilities, road reconstructions, and more, while ensuring complia...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Public Works team, engaging in diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while contributing to impactful community infrastructure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through diverse projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll engage with clients, design municipal systems, and mentor junior staff while con...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with local clients on diverse projects, from utilities to parks, while mentoring j...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing diverse public works projects, enhancing community infrastructure while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, emp...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading diverse projects in utilities, roads, and parks. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and technical excellence in a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $255K *

Drive your career forward by leading engineering initiatives, managing Capital Improvement Projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance community infrastructure and services. Join us in sh...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $174K *

Engineer innovative public works projects by leading a team in planning, design, and construction. Oversee wastewater and stormwater systems, ensuring compliance and effective operations while managin...

4 weeks ago

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

$138K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovative traffic engineering solutions across North America. Lead and mentor engineers while collaborating on diverse infrastructure projects, enhancing safety, efficiency...

1 month ago

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

$176K - $332K *

Unlock potential by leading and growing multidisciplinary rail and transit teams, providing strategic and technical direction for complex projects while fostering strong relationships with industry pa...

3 weeks ago

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

$67K - $110K *

Drive innovative land development projects by collaborating on design, planning, and implementation. Engage with clients and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment to enhance your engineering...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.