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.
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.
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.
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.
$74K - $111K *
Engage in transformative transportation planning projects to enhance urban mobility solutions, leveraging advanced data analysis and technical skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Traffic Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's pioneering innovative solutions in traffic engineering and transportation. As a Senior Traffic Project Manager, you'll lead complex projects, foster client relationships, and drive...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and innovate civil engineering projects ensuring standards and compliance. Utilize advanced design skills to execute drainage, stormwater, and roadway designs, fostering collaboration with multid...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Engineer 2 - Choose How You Move
$99K - $122K *
Engineer progressive complete streets projects, overseeing design, construction, and compliance while engaging with stakeholders to enhance urban mobility and safety through innovative solutions...
Reposted yesterday
Traffic Analysis Project Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Drive impactful traffic analysis and design projects, leading technical report delivery and client coordination. Leverage expertise in VISSIM, Synchro, and HCS to support diverse programs while mentor...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation engineering by leading a group of professionals in hydrology and roadway hydraulics. Oversee complex projects, ensure compliance with regulation...
6 days ago
$72K - $125K *
Champion civil engineering projects by designing and delivering municipal infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance project execution, applying your expertise in site development, ut...
3 weeks ago
Senior Civil Engineer - Airports
$165K *
Shape the future of regional aviation by leading a civil engineering team focused on airport projects. Drive market growth, manage diverse projects, and collaborate with clients to enhance airfield in...
3 weeks ago
Senior Civil Engineer - Airports
$132K - $165K *
Accelerate your career by leading a regional aviation engineering group, managing diverse airport projects, and driving market growth while mentoring a dedicated team in the Pacific Northwest...
3 weeks ago
Senior Civil Engineer - Airports
$132K - $165K *
Build a regional aviation civil engineering group, leading airport projects from planning to completion. Collaborate with clients, manage teams, and drive market growth while ensuring safety and quali...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Transportation Water Resources, Drainage
$95K - $115K *
Champion impactful water resources projects, managing design teams and driving innovation in storm drainage systems and flood studies while ensuring project success across various clients and agencies...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Construction Engineering Division Manager (Engineering Manager)
$150K - $206K *
Transform the construction landscape by leading a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful transportation projects. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure equitable practice...
3 days ago
Engineer of Structures (Dept of Public Works)
$104K - $131K *
Lead the charge in overseeing the inspection, design, and construction of bridges and structures, ensuring compliance with standards while managing a team of engineers and technicians to enhance city...
1 week ago
Staff Engineer III - Structural (PE Required)
$100K - $131K *
Shape the future of structural engineering by managing diverse projects, applying technical expertise, and mentoring engineers to deliver safe, economical, and functional structures. Collaborate with...
Reposted 5 days ago
$129K - $161K *
Reimagine the future of railway signaling by leading design efforts, ensuring safety and quality in engineering specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance signal systems and support capital pro...
3 days ago
Traveling Project Engineer (Mission Critical)
$153K - $213K *
Lead the charge in delivering a large-scale mission-critical project by managing complex construction activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standa...
Yesterday
Traveling Project Engineer (Mission Critical)
$132K - $188K *
Contribute to the successful execution of a large-scale data center project by managing construction activities, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Dri...
Yesterday
Civil Engineering Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Transform project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget while leading a dynamic team. Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring effective communication and project execution for success...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Engage as a strategic leader in civil engineering, providing technical authority and mentorship across diverse power generation and infrastructure projects, while driving innovation and ensuring engin...
1 week ago
$95K - $155K *
Transform water infrastructure projects by leading civil design efforts, managing teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solution...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $155K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring project quality and timelines while mentoring...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading civil engineering design efforts for diverse water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, quality, and effective project deliver...
Reposted 1 week ago
$160K - $185K *
Engage in managing engineering operations, overseeing project profitability, and leading a team while ensuring excellent client relationships and staff mentoring for optimized performance and successf...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $135K *
Transform project delivery by providing essential technical and administrative support for bond-funded capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance and timely execution throughout all phases of c...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $125K *
Elevate project outcomes by providing essential engineering support, coordinating with diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Manage multiple tasks effectively while contributing...
3 weeks ago
What does a transportation engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.