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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$107K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Municipal Engineer, leading the design and construction of wet utilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and quality while managing proje...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Lead teams, coordinate resources, and develop standardized processes to enhance project delivery across multiple sites...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $135K *

Elevate infrastructure solutions by leading design teams in municipal water and drainage projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships...

4 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Lead and manage complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in site development, stormwat...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative civil and environmental projects. Lead multidisciplinary efforts, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence from planning through construction in a hybr...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Lead complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration from planning to construction, ensuring compliance and quality in site deve...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex civil and environmental projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring while overseeing design, permitting, and construction support across a diverse port...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Engage in delivering complex civil and environmental projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring. Collaborate across disciplines to guide projects from planning through construction, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Champion complex civil and environmental projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from planning through c...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Unlock potential by leading complex civil engineering projects across North America. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and deliver innovative solutions from planning t...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Empower your career by leading complex civil engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in site development, stormwater management, and environmenta...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions in site developmen...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects by leading design efforts, mentoring teams, and collaborating across disciplines. This role offers the chance to shape site development and environmental sol...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Join a team that's redefining civil engineering by delivering innovative, high-impact projects across North America. Leverage your expertise in design, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration t...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Lead and manage complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from planning through constru...

2 weeks ago

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

$74K - $130K *

Elevate infrastructure by designing innovative bridge solutions that enhance structural integrity and efficiency. Join a dynamic team to deliver impactful projects across the region, fostering collabo...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex engineering design projects, focusing on roadway improvements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project quality and deadlines are met while commun...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $170K *

Transform highway engineering projects by managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design and construction phases, and ensuring timely delivery within budget while mentoring junior staff and foste...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead traffic engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring junior staff and liaising with clients to achieve project goals and satisfaction...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $101K *

Empower innovative structural design solutions for diverse projects, collaborating with engineers to establish criteria, perform analyses, and ensure compliance with industry standards while contribut...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $101K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil infrastructure! As a Structural Staff Engineer, you'll collaborate on diverse projects, from bridges to hydroelectric facilities, while developing innova...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $101K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative structural designs for diverse projects, including dams and bridges. Collaborate with licensed engineers to ensure compliance with design codes while enhancin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing floodplain management and infrastructure. Lead projects, oversee contracts, and ensure high-quality service while collaborating with agencies and the communit...

1 week ago

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

$132K - $188K *

Drive the execution of complex construction activities for a large-scale data center project, collaborating with field leadership and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery and compliance with s...

Yesterday

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

$153K - $213K *

Join a team that's pivotal in executing a large-scale mission-critical project. You'll support planning and coordination of complex construction activities, collaborating with field leadership and sub...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.