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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$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering innovative electrical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing compl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading transformative programs across multiple states. Engage with agency leaders to implement strategies, enhance performance, and deliver impactful results for...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of electrical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering high-quality...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of electrical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering high-quality en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future by designing and implementing electrical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering high-qua...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting the design and implementation of electrical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering high-qual...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions by designing, implementing, and inspecting systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, safety, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Drive the future of electrical engineering by designing, implementing, and inspecting systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards while collaborating with multidi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing electrical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and safety standards while delivering hi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs and inspections for con...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design, implement, and inspect electrical systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards while collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform electrical engineering projects by ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality systems that meet safety standards and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $112K *

Take ownership of airport development projects, managing planning, design, and construction while collaborating with local and federal agencies to address complex issues and delegate tasks effectively...

1 week ago

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

$74K - $88K *

Transform the future of rail construction by coordinating projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Engage in quality assurance and safety inspections while tracki...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Structural Project Engineer, where you'll lead diverse projects in buildings and transit. Collaborate with experts, deliver quality results, and drive innovation in struct...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $125K *

Optimize drainage and stormwater infrastructure projects by leading design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions for public and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $131K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse environmental and geotechnical projects. Collaborate with experts to drive innovative solutions in mining, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while mentor...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and coordinating tolling, ITS, and electrical systems. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with standards while de...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $180K *

Manage diverse engineering projects by developing designs, calculations, and reports. Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget while mentoring ju...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, applying your expertise in design and technical planning while mentoring junior staff to e...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Engage in sustainability initiatives by providing technical and project coordination support for capital improvement projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery from...

1 week ago

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

$122K - $127K *

Champion the delivery of capital improvements by providing technical support and project management for bond-eligible construction activities, ensuring compliance with design and sustainability standa...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $88K *

Empower regional mobility by supporting highway design projects, collaborating with experienced engineers and project managers to develop compliant, high-quality infrastructure solutions that enhance...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $88K *

Support highway design projects by developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure compliance with design standards while enhancing your...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your civil engineering career by leading impactful land development and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams while managing project tasks to meet qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.