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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$197K - $238K *

Join a team that's delivering a large-scale mission-critical project, supporting planning and execution of complex construction activities while collaborating with field leadership and subcontractors...

Yesterday

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

$142K - $174K *

Join a team that's shaping municipal infrastructure and leading capital projects. As a key leader, you'll support the City Engineer, manage engineering staff, and oversee critical public works initiat...

1 week ago

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

$216K - $346K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering client relationships and leading...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $360K *

Shape the future of engineering projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction across...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $360K *

Engage with clients and lead project teams to deliver complex engineering solutions. Oversee project scope, budget, and staffing while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to industry best pract...

1 week ago

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

$120K *

Optimize stormwater management solutions while leading project teams and mentoring staff. Drive technical excellence and business development in a collaborative environment, ensuring quality and innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $114K *

Deliver impactful transportation projects by managing design and construction phases. Collaborate with teams to ensure project quality, budgets, and schedules while providing expert guidance and suppo...

2 days ago

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

$78K - $85K *

Drive impactful aviation projects by supporting civil engineering design and coordination. Collaborate with experienced professionals to enhance airport infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $85K *

Empower your career by driving innovative civil engineering projects in aviation. Collaborate with experts to enhance airport infrastructure, gaining valuable experience while ensuring safety and effi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Champion civil design for multimodal projects, enhancing community connectivity and safety. Lead innovative solutions from feasibility to construction, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ma...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing technical coordination for large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity and construction execution, driving ti...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in structural engineering oversight, managing a team to ensure compliance with design standards for military and civil projects. Engage with stakeholders to resolve complex engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower structural engineering excellence by leading a team in delivering innovative designs for military and civil projects. Oversee quality assurance, technical reviews, and stakeholder engagement t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative pump station and conveyance design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions for water and wastewater systems, ensuring sust...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative pump station and conveyance design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions while fostering client relationships and mentor...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative land development projects, collaborating with experienced engineers, and ensuring technical excellence across diverse residential and commercial initiatives...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and execute innovative highway projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a Fleet Mechanical Engineer, where you'll enhance the reliability and efficiency of our construction fleet through innovative design, cross-department collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transit and rail projects by overseeing construction engineering efforts, providing technical guidance, and ensuring project success through effective manageme...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $155K *

Take ownership of roadway design projects, guiding them from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring adherence to budget and schedule. Drive innovati...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $102K *

Shape the future of transportation engineering by coordinating and delivering diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and adherence to budgets while mentoring junior engineers and c...

Yesterday

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic civil engineering team, overseeing site and land development projects across the Midwest. Drive project execution, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality results while fo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing a dynamic team. Oversee project execution and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality results in land and site devel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic civil engineering team, overseeing project execution and ensuring high-quality design solutions for land and site development across the Midwest. Collaborate with multidiscip...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Drive impactful civil engineering solutions by leading project teams and managing site development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality project execution while mentoring j...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.