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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$119K - $187K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex Traction Power projects by applying engineering expertise, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across disciplines to meet project goals and schedules...

4 weeks ago

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

$116K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing site development projects, translating plans into detailed designs, and overseeing construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing statewide construction programs through effective policy development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring compliance with specifications and providing ex...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead engineering and consulting services across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and effective communication with clients. Manage project phases, conduct analyses, and mentor junior sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining geotechnical engineering by providing expert consulting and innovative solutions across diverse projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative geotechnical engineering solutions. You'll manage diverse projects, conduct field investigations, and provide expert recommendations while collabo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform diverse engineering projects by leading field investigations, analysis, and design, while ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-impact solutions across vari...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform geotechnical project execution by managing large-scale projects, collaborating with experts, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring quality results across diverse geological environmen...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $114K *

Drive the development and evaluation of statewide construction policies, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with regional teams to manage major transportation projects and resolve co...

4 weeks ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Transform statewide construction programs by developing and implementing policies, ensuring compliance with specifications, and providing expert guidance on construction techniques and claims resoluti...

4 weeks ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering initiatives that shape statewide construction programs. Collaborate with regions to ensure compliance with specifications, resolve claims, and provide expert gu...

4 weeks ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing statewide construction programs through effective policy development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring compliance with specifications and providing ex...

4 weeks ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Drive the development and evaluation of statewide construction policies, ensuring compliance with specifications while providing expertise in project administration and problem-solving for major trans...

4 weeks ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with construction standards, and providing expert guidance on major projects across regions. Collaborate with...

4 weeks ago

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

$92K - $114K *

Empower your career by leading engineering initiatives in statewide construction. Collaborate with regions to implement policies, resolve claims, and provide expertise in construction techniques for m...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the planning and implementation of traffic management strategies for major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and compliance with standards while coordinating with stakeholders to optimize...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading traffic management projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient traffic flow during major construction phases across Qu...

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3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Support the planning and implementation of traffic management for major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective traff...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $124K *

Support project administration and design efforts in civil and transportation engineering, collaborating with teams to ensure successful project delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on San...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $166K *

Lead the charge in delivering precise cost estimates for a transformative commuter rail project, enhancing regional mobility and connectivity. Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and accur...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of urban mobility by leading a dynamic team in transportation planning. Oversee projects, manage staff performance, and drive innovative solutions for multimodal transportation system...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leveraging your engineering expertise to oversee major capital construction initiatives, ensuring technical quality and compliance throughout all phases from planning to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the technical quality and execution of major capital construction projects, providing oversight and support throughout all phases, including planning, design...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Engage in forensic investigations of construction incidents, applying your extensive management experience to analyze procedures and provide expert testimony. Collaborate with industry experts while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $208K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while collaborating with engineers and contractors on a major infrastructure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.