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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$72K - $114K *

Engage in overseeing construction activities for a Pedestrian Safety Project, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations. Collaborate with project teams to maintain safety and quality standards th...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee bridge rehabilitation, ensuring compliance and quality on-site. Collaborate with contractors and engineers to deliver safe, efficient construction while maintaining thor...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Advance your career by overseeing roadway rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations. Collaborate with teams to maintain safety and quality standards while documenting ins...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Oversee and ensure compliance in roadway rehabilitation projects, conducting inspections, documenting findings, and collaborating with project teams to maintain safety and quality standards throughout...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Engage your expertise to oversee a critical Bridge Replacement Project, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations. Collaborate with teams, conduct inspections, and maintain safety standards for s...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Optimize project outcomes by overseeing construction inspections for a pedestrian improvement initiative. Ensure compliance with plans and regulations while collaborating with teams to maintain safety...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring construction quality and safety. Oversee inspections for a Guide Rail Project, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations while collaborating with contract...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Empower project success by overseeing construction inspections, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations, and collaborating with teams to address issues effectively during a critical guide rail...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Transform the future of transportation by overseeing bridge rehabilitation projects. Ensure compliance with plans and regulations while collaborating with project teams to deliver quality results in a...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality and safety in bridge rehabilitation. Oversee construction activities, conduct inspections, and collaborate with project teams to maintain compliance an...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Champion quality and safety in bridge rehabilitation by overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations, and collaborating with project teams to deliver successful o...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing bridge rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards while collaborating with contractors and engineers to deliver quality res...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions in transportation. Lead complex projects, make critical decisions, and engage with stakeholders to enhance winter maintenance and highway operations in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $125K *

Develop innovative transportation solutions by supporting design and planning for highways, pedestrian, and transit facilities. Collaborate with senior engineers to create construction plans and techn...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes, mentoring staff, and engaging with clients. Join a dynamic team focused on public infrastructure an...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of transportation by designing innovative roadway lighting systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality electrical infrastructure solutions that enhance s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by leading complex transportation programs, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while managing multidisciplinary teams and resources for successful project delive...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative roadway solutions by leading large-scale projects, enhancing infrastructure and mobility. Drive business development and ensure quality delivery while collaborating with local agen...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $91K *

Lead impactful public works projects by inspecting construction, assisting with CAD, and preparing plans for municipal clients. Collaborate across service lines while gaining valuable project manageme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of civil engineering by leading diverse municipal projects, mentoring design teams, and enhancing client relationships to ensure exceptional project quality and continuous business de...

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

$135K - $154K *

Lead the charge in managing and delivering vital Capital Improvement Program projects, enhancing infrastructure across the community. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and efficiency fro...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading complex roadway design projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring top-notch quality and compliance with local and state standards while utilizing adva...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $103K *

Join a team that develops innovative transportation projects enhancing Iowa's highway systems. Collaborate with stakeholders and apply advanced engineering techniques to create efficient designs, ensu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional geotechnical engineering projects. Manage multiple projects, coordinate with engineers and crews, and ensure client satisfaction through effectiv...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $125K *

Innovate concrete engineering solutions to enhance construction operations, ensuring high-quality support throughout project life cycles. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver optimal designs and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.