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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$90K - $120K *

Lead hydraulic engineering efforts for pipeline and facility projects, conducting steady state and transient analyses using advanced modeling software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deli...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert hydraulic engineering solutions for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct steady state and transient analyses, ensu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in hydraulic engineering for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to conduct steady state and transient analyses, ensuring optimal design and perf...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in hydraulic engineering for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to conduct steady state and transient analyses, ensuring optimal design and perf...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of hydraulic engineering by providing expert analysis and support for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize designs and ensure complian...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of hydraulic engineering by providing expert analysis and support for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions in the...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by providing hydraulic engineering support for pipeline and terminal projects. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to conduct steady state and transient analyses, ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Transform the future of building design by developing innovative electrical solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards throughout all proje...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $113K *

Join a team that's transforming the landscape through innovative civil engineering design for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with clients and create impactful solutions in an engaging...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by providing engineering and consulting services for diverse environmental projects. Lead site investigations, design systems, and ensure compliance while collaborating with client...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Drive innovative land development projects by managing design and technical planning, ensuring compliance and efficiency in site layouts, stormwater management, and client relations to foster resilien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $129K *

Lead safety initiatives on a large-scale project, collaborating with teams to foster a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while promoting operational excel...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to design and document innovative transportation projects. Collaborate with clients and agencies to ensure compliance and quality, while managing project phases and enhan...

1 week ago

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

$124K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through effective engineering management. Lead project delivery and support strategic initiatives within the Public Works sector, collab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $182K *

Transform engineering services by overseeing project delivery and administration. Play a key role in the Engineering Leadership Team, supporting the City Engineer in guiding Capital Improvements and P...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $109K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex water resources challenges. Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative solutions for stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and hydrologic analyse...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $109K *

Lead the charge in innovative water resources projects, tackling stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and hydraulic analyses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective soluti...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $109K *

Join our team to tackle complex water resources challenges, enhancing stormwater management and floodplain mapping. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for public...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $129K *

Drive safety initiatives on a large-scale project, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while fostering a proactive safety culture among field teams. Collaborate to enhance operational...

Yesterday

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

$81K - $112K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative pavement engineering solutions for aviation projects. Collaborate with experts to enhance safety and performance while mentoring junior professionals in a dyn...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage project documentation, and drive quality control whil...

Today

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

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming client visions into reality by managing projects, guiding a skilled team, and ensuring technical excellence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse projects, ensuring technical quality and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team to deliver innovative engineering solutions and drive business growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $129K *

Contribute to a proactive safety culture on a large-scale data center project. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, while promoting operational excellence...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $110K *

Deliver innovative bridge engineering solutions by leading design and analysis efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality across all project phases, enhancing O...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.