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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$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

$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 *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic civil engineering team, driving innovative site and land development projects across the Midwest. You'll mentor engineers, ensure project excellence, and foste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Lead design and execution of diverse land development projects while mentoring engineers and ensuring high-qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions, overseeing project teams and ensuring high-quality execution of land and site development projects across the Midwest, while foste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $155K *

Drive innovative roadway design solutions, collaborating with clients and mentoring junior engineers to enhance transportation projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety and connectivity in...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative roadway design solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance transportation projects. Lead engineering efforts from concept to completion, ensuring quality and compliance w...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and review contract specifications for NYC's major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and enhancing public procurement processes...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the future of urban infrastructure by developing and reviewing contract specifications for major capital projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and facilitating effective pr...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $121K *

Elevate your career by leading transportation, drainage, and land development engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to analyze, design, and implement innovative solutions that enhance...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading major roadway projects across Ontario and Quebec. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration, oversee project delivery, and enhance client relationships while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead innovative roadway design projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with a dynamic team. Your expertise will drive successful project delivery and client satisfacti...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and implementation of electrical systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-qua...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and inspect electrical systems, ensuring complian...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $102K *

Drive transportation efficiency by managing lanes, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams to enhance service quality and reduce costs while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with industry...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Champion the design and management of electrical systems for water projects, overseeing junior staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in power distribut...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative multimodal transportation projects. Lead civil design efforts, mentor junior staff, and engage with stakeholders to create safer, more connected co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing urban mobility through effective traffic management and safety policies. Oversee project development, budget management, and collaboration with regional agenc...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Shape the future of heavy civil construction by leading project planning, scheduling, and coordination. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while managing costs and maintaining strong cli...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $180K *

Elevate municipal water infrastructure through innovative project leadership. Guide teams and manage complex programs to ensure sustainable water delivery across communities. Collaborate with stakehol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $128K *

Transform large-scale water and wastewater projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and quality. Mentor project managers while serving as a technical expert and public liaison, enhan...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $111K *

Transform your career by managing large-scale water and wastewater projects. Lead teams, mentor staff, and engage with the community while ensuring compliance and quality throughout all project phases...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Engineer, leading innovative transmission line design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance energy solutions while driving compliance and optimizing...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Partner with us to lead innovative transmission line design projects, leveraging your expertise in engineering to drive impactful solutions in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to opt...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring quality and safety from planning to closeout, with 40-50% travel...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 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.