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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$88K - $144K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation engineering by overseeing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing collaboration across various stakeholders while providing ex...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Engage in enhancing public transportation safety and security through risk assessments, compliance evaluations, and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe operatio...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Engage with our Transportation Security & Safety team to ensure safe, compliant public transit operations. Analyze risks, develop strategies, and support safety programs while collaborating with multi...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the Engineering Division to oversee planning, design, and construction of City infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and successful execution of capital improvements while managing budgets...

3 weeks ago

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

$77K - $106K *

Transform pavement management by leading statewide programs, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Drive innovation in pavement design and preservation while managing c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transportation projects through effective contract administration, engineering leadership, and compliance management. Drive improvements in project delivery a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Lead a multi-discipline team to shape innovative architectural projects in transportation. Collaborate with clients and governing agencies to ensure compliance and quality, while managing project phas...

3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $177K *

Oversee engineering functions for capital improvement projects, managing staff and coordinating with departments. Ensure compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality infrastructure soluti...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$94K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geotechnical engineering. Lead projects, mentor staff, and collaborate on innovative solutions for diverse infrastructure challenges while enhancing client rel...

Today

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

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing transportation infrastructure projects by overseeing civil planning and design services, conducting site assessments, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout all proj...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $118K *

Innovate drainage solutions by leading design and construction management for stormwater infrastructure. Collaborate with city departments and supervise engineering staff to ensure effective project e...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, collaborating with public agencies to enhance community infrastructure. Lead design and construction efforts while ensuring compliance and fostering strong...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal engineering by leading diverse projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring timely and budget-friendly proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic program management for medium to large-scale surface transportation projects, ensuring ethical practices and innovation while leading teams to achieve financial success and foster clie...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping transportation networks by leading roundabout design and roadway improvements. Collaborate with experts to enhance safety and efficiency in state and local projects...

1 week ago

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

$89K - $129K *

Engage with a dedicated team to lead municipal transportation design projects, manage project financials, and ensure quality delivery across Ontario while fostering client relationships and team colla...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $167K *

Lead the charge in providing district-wide project controls leadership, overseeing construction management, budget preparation, and quality assurance to ensure projects meet state compliance and perfo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful roadway projects by mentoring teams, enhancing client relations, and driving strategic growth in Florida's transportation sector. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $107K *

Join us to lead diverse civil engineering projects, focusing on land development and infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with regu...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $185K *

Advance your career with a leading firm as a Senior Roadway Engineer, overseeing design teams on complex transportation projects, ensuring safety and innovation through best practices and collaborativ...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure and services. This leadership role oversees public works and transportation operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and strategi...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $150K *

Drive impactful transportation planning by applying advanced modeling techniques to forecast travel behavior and land use patterns. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance analytical tools and comm...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Support major aviation investigations by providing expert analysis on propulsion systems, leading teams, and developing safety recommendations to enhance aviation safety and compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative civil engineering solutions. Leverage your 2+ years of experience to support roadway projects, enhance multimodal designs, and collaborate with project manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K *

Champion the development and management of transportation projects to enhance community infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders while overseeing design, planning, and execution to support sustai...

Reposted today

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

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.