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 *

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...

2 weeks 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...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $181K *

Lead project engineering efforts by integrating technical, budget, and scheduling aspects to ensure successful project execution. Collaborate with teams to maintain quality standards and meet client r...

6 days ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Champion project success by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling aspects for medium-sized projects. Oversee technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure compliance with client criteri...

6 days ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence, manage procurement, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria a...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with standards while managing resources and timelines effectively...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering by integrating project elements, ensuring technical excellence, and driving successful outcomes in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will be ke...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Empower project success by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling aspects for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Join us to integrate engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and effective coordination across disciplines while supporting project management and...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to innovative mechanical engineering solutions across diverse industrial sectors, focusing on advanced manufacturing projects. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to design and implemen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative mechanical design solutions across diverse industrial sectors, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project outcomes and ensure optimal performa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading mechanical design efforts across diverse industrial sectors, focusing on advanced manufacturing projects. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to deliver innovative solu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail infrastructure by leading traction power design for complex transit projects nationwide, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across discipline...

Yesterday

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

$117K - $176K *

Shape the future of Rail + Transit by leading traction power system designs and ensuring project delivery excellence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure across the nati...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to drive project success from concept to construction. You'll provide technical support, evaluate designs, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in advanced engineering design for high voltage substations and transmission projects, utilizing extensive technical expertise to solve complex challenges and mentor junior engineers w...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse civil engineering projects, collaborating with teams to design and analyze infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality control throug...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to manage complex transportation design projects, ensuring quality control and client engagement. Lead junior engineers and drive business development while overseeing project timeline...

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  •   8 - 10 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.