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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$106K - $156K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing project teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions for mining projects while collaborating closely with clients and st...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Lead engineering initiatives in mining projects, ensuring safety compliance and effective team management while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients and...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead engineering projects in mining, ensuring safety compliance and effective design. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality solutions, manage budgets, and interface with clients while driving inno...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by leading engineering projects in mining, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships to deliver high-quality results efficiently and effectively...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mining engineering by leading projects, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions while collaborating with clients and managing a skilled...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative transportation design solutions while managing complex engineering projects, overseeing diverse teams, and driving business growth for a public sector-focused...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation design by managing complex projects, leading teams, and driving business development. Leverage your extensive experience to deliver innovative solutions and enhance...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to design innovative electrical solutions for utility-scale solar projects while collaborating across disciplines and applying cutting-edge technologies...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading field operations on heavy civil construction projects. Drive efficiency and safety while managing self-perform crews and coordinating civil scopes to ensure project succ...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Lead capital construction and sustainability projects, providing technical support and project management expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance with specifications and regulat...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $113K *

Champion innovative civil/site engineering solutions for energy projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical designs from planning through construction, ensuring complianc...

Columbus, OHRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $113K *

Transform energy infrastructure by leading civil/site design projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from planning through construction, ensuring compliance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $111K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing records, tracking progress, and coordinating with stakeholders in a dynamic construction environment. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance and facilitate ef...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of rail transit by leading a geotechnical team, overseeing major projects, and ensuring quality and safety in design and investigations. Collaborate across disciplines while mento...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $137K *

Join us to oversee construction project administration, ensuring compliance with budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to facilitate successful project...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$94K - $137K *

Provide comprehensive support for construction projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to facilitate project success and c...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions while supervising a talented team and collaborating closely with clients across diverse projects to exceed expectations and en...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex transportation projects, leading design and quality assurance while fostering client relationships and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative infra...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $128K *

Lead high-profile remediation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery across the Pacific Northwest. Drive project performance, maintain client relationships...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $91K *

Oversee and innovate engineering solutions for site development projects. Lead dynamic teams in analysis, design, and client presentations, while mentoring staff to achieve excellence and maintain reg...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing transportation projects from conception to completion. Drive collaboration among stakeholders, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage budgets to faci...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$124K - $182K *

Champion the delivery of municipal engineering projects, overseeing program management and team leadership. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance infrastructure services while ensuring compliance w...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $245K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions for transportation projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across New England while fostering strong stakeholder re...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $125K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Roadway team, where you'll engage in diverse civil engineering tasks, gain mentorship, and contribute to innovative projects that enhance community infrastruct...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform sustainability initiatives by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvement projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful planning, design, a...

1 week 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.