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 *

Accelerate progress at diverse engineering projects by developing designs, calculations, and specifications. Collaborate with project managers and mentor junior staff to ensure quality and timely deli...

3 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, utilizing your expertise to conduct analyses, design plans, and enhance safety measures while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative concrete and steel structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, mentor junior staff, and apply your engineering skills to impactful proj...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving growth in transportation engineering by leading project delivery, managing multi-discipline teams, and fostering client relationships to ensure excellence in local and regio...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the Calgary Transportation Engineering team by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring talent. Drive technical excellence and business growth while shaping the...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $108K *

Drive excellence in transportation engineering by providing expert design support, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading project teams in the development of comprehensive plans, specificatio...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to investigating highway incidents, analyzing design standards, and providing expert testimony. Leverage your extensive engineering experience to contribute to impactful c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $104K *

Join our team as a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor to lead major transportation projects. Oversee construction, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance infrastr...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $104K *

Empower your engineering career by leading major transportation projects. Oversee construction, ensure compliance with standards, and guide teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure. Join a dynamic...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex transportation engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community infrastructure and safety...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $135K *

Elevate your career by leading transportation design projects, focusing on highways, roadways, and bridges. Collaborate with clients, analyze data, and ensure compliance with safety standards while en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of transportation engineering by leading project design, ensuring compliance, and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with clients and agencies to manage budgets and sche...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading traffic engineering projects, applying innovative solutions to enhance roadway safety and mobility. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the design and delivery of innovative traffic engineering solutions for complex transportation projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with mul...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $142K *

Deliver innovative Intelligent Transportation Systems solutions that enhance safety, optimize traffic operations, and connect communities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Lead transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring staff and managing contractor performance for successful project delivery...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring staff. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve challenges and drive successful...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $121K *

Drive the efficiency of county maintenance operations by coordinating activities, managing contracts, and supervising personnel to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with engineering sta...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance transportation infrastructure by leading complex highway design projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team in delivering transportation projects, enhancing client relationships and ensuring quality outcomes through effective project management and communication...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career as a Civil Engineer, leading diverse transportation design projects. Collaborate with clients, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with codes while enhancing public infrastructur...

1 week ago

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

$83K - $91K *

Lead the charge in designing and analyzing transportation facilities, focusing on roadway projects including new alignments and multimodal improvements. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innov...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $179K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative highway and transportation engineering projects. Provide technical expertise, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance infrastructure that co...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing transportation systems through expert traffic operations analysis, project management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $119K *

Unlock potential by managing complex capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and providing technical support to address community concerns. Collaborate with vario...

2 weeks ago

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

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.