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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$180K - $230K *

Drive excellence in roadway design by leading engineering teams on diverse transportation projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions while fostering strong client relatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead roadway engineering teams to design and deliver transportation projects, ensuring effective collaboration and communication while meeting project deadlines and client goals. Drive innovation in i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead roadway engineering teams in delivering innovative transportation projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful project execution while fostering positive client relationships and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Accelerate roadway design initiatives by leading engineering teams in transportation projects, ensuring effective collaboration and timely delivery while fostering positive client relationships and te...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead roadway engineering teams in delivering innovative transportation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution while maintaining high standards in desi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in roadway engineering projects, coordinating teams and ensuring successful delivery of transportation infrastructure designs while fostering strong client relationships and meeting pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead a dynamic team in roadway engineering projects, driving design and analysis for transportation infrastructure. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project success while fostering positive cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading roadway engineering teams on diverse transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative designs and ensure project success while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in roadway design and engineering, overseeing teams for diverse transportation projects. Collaborate with disciplines to ensure project success while fostering positive client relation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead roadway engineering teams in delivering innovative transportation projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful project execution while fostering positive client and team relation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead and innovate in roadway design, managing engineering teams for diverse transportation projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project success while fostering strong client relationship...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Reimagine your career by leading roadway engineering teams on diverse transportation projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative designs and solutions while enhancing you...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $230K *

Contribute to complex bridge construction projects as a Senior Resident Engineer, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Manage contractor work, perform inspections, and lead project docum...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $154K *

Deliver innovative land development solutions by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships to create sustainable community value and drive impactful change in infra...

Cornwall, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $154K *

Join a team that's shaping sustainable communities through innovative land development. Lead complex projects, mentor emerging engineers, and build lasting client relationships while driving impactful...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative communications solutions for complex transportation projects, ensuring operational readiness and compliance through collaboration with multidiscip...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform project outcomes by leading estimating and management efforts, ensuring competitive bids and successful execution. Collaborate with teams to foster relationships and drive project success wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Transform transit infrastructure by delivering innovative structural designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while leading complex projects for major clients in t...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead site development projects by managing engineers, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering client relationships while navigating local regulations and community involvement to deliver innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of rail and transit by leveraging financial expertise and data analysis to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with clients to enhance service outcomes and develop impactful polici...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $99K *

Support the design and analysis of power plant systems in a collaborative engineering team. Utilize your civil engineering skills to create designs, specifications, and calculations for various projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through effective project management and engineering design. Lead diverse public works projects, ensuring quality delivery and client...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Civil Engineer, leading diverse design projects and representing engineering excellence in collaborative Charrettes, while driving innovative, community-focused solut...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive success by leading the engineering team to deliver projects efficiently, ensuring design accuracy, and fostering collaboration across departments for optimal performance and innovation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Manage project documentation and coordination for transportation construction, ensuring compliance with NJDOT/NJTA standards while collaborating with engineers, contractors, and agency personnel to su...

3 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.