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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing transportation design projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with clients and teams across the Southeast region. Drive project success through effect...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse traffic analysis projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Lead marketing efforts and coordinate project teams while maintain...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse traffic analysis projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Lead marketing efforts and oversee project profitability while coordi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $172K *

Drive the management of multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering projects that enhance airport infrastructure, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while collaborating with diverse s...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in innovative transmission line design, collaborating with a dynamic team to tackle complex projects in the energy sector. Your expertise will drive impactful solutions while mentoring...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $112K *

Oversee comprehensive airport development projects, managing planning, design, and construction while collaborating with local and federal agencies to address complex issues and delegate tasks effecti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $112K *

Engage in a dynamic role managing airport development projects, overseeing contracting, planning, design, and construction. Collaborate with local officials and federal agencies while leading a team t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing traffic management operations, ensuring efficient flow and incident response. Oversee a dedicated team, implement strategic initiatives, and enhance public service delive...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $193K *

Transform infrastructure projects by leading a dynamic team in construction management, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders to enhance communi...

2 weeks ago

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

$102K - $140K *

Shape collaborative delivery projects by acting as a key liaison between owners and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals, budget, and quality standards while managing contracts and risk...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Bellevue's transportation system. Lead a skilled group of engineers in reviewing development proposals, ensuring compliance with city standards, and collabora...

Today

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

$92K - $110K *

Join us to shape the future of aviation engineering by leading innovative airport projects. Collaborate on national and international designs while advancing your career in a dynamic environment focus...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, providing essential support in planning, design, and construction management while ensu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive your career with impactful infrastructure projects, collaborating on design, planning, and construction oversight. Engage with diverse teams to enhance community development and ensure project s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $115K *

Lead civil engineering projects by collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions in site development, drainage, and roadway design. Manage budgets, schedules, and project scopes...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $155K *

Develop innovative civil engineering solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure project success from concept to completion while fostering strong client and regulatory relationships...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $140K *

Lead airport design projects, including upgrades and construction, while collaborating with teams and clients to ensure compliance and safety. Drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform land development projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with municipal standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions whil...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $141K *

Champion complex natural gas infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams from design to commissioning. Drive quality, cost, and technical performance while mentoring junior engineers and...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $141K *

Innovate your career by leading multidisciplinary engineering for natural gas infrastructure projects. Drive quality and performance from design through commissioning, collaborating with teams to deli...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $141K *

Transform energy infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary engineering for natural gas projects. Drive quality and performance from design to commissioning, ensuring safe and practical solutions whi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead complex transportation projects, managing a skilled CEI team while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to safety standards. Drive success through strategic planning and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $110K *

Lead innovative HVAC projects, collaborating with clients and teams to design efficient mechanical systems for diverse building types across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Mentor junior engineers a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and support a major transit project, ensuring compliance, safety, and effective communication among stakeholders while enhancing transportation infrastructure and communi...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing and executing airport engineering projects. Leverage your civil engineering expertise to enhance infrastructure and contribute to impactful co...

2 weeks 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.