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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$105K - $125K *

Champion innovative roadway designs by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing projects from inception to completion, and ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards while fostering clie...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career by leading roadway design projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule while enhancing your t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead roadway design projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while advancing your career through ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative roadway design, managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while enhancing your skills and career path...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in roadway design projects, managing all phases from conception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fosterin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Lead diverse roadway projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and budget adherence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while shaping your career path through mentorship and varied...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse roadway projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and innovation while shaping your professional growth t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative roadway projects by leading design and analysis efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality, while mentoring junior engineers and managi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $129K *

Lead innovative transportation projects by designing and managing highway and bridge plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and successful execution from initial design to construction, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $135K *

Empower communities by leading innovative transportation design projects, managing engineering tasks, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver effective solutions that meet client needs and adh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex transportation challenges as a Senior Highway/Roads Engineer. Lead design projects and ensure quality, driving innovation in urban and highway systems while mentoring teams and engaging...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead traffic engineering projects across California, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Oversee studies, design procedures, and quality control while collaborating with interdisciplinary te...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Traffic Engineer, leading traffic studies and providing technical expertise for multimodal transportation projects across California. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative traffic engineering projects across California. Utilize your expertise to guide teams, enhance multimodal transportation solutions, and ensure high-quality de...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead traffic engineering projects across California, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality deliverables while managing budgets a...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by executing advanced transportation engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure, reduce congestion, and improve safety for all users...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing transportation projects by executing precise designs, collaborating with diverse professionals, and delivering high-quality solutions to exceed client expecta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Manage the design and development of roadway projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid work e...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. As a Project Engineer, you'll lead roadway design projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure timely delivery for public-sector cl...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving the design and development of roadway projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions for public-sector clients while mentoring juni...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Engineer innovative roadway projects, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality designs and manage project execution across the Midwest. Mentor junior staff while ensuring timely completion and...

1 week ago

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

$65K - $129K *

Advance your career by performing complex transportation engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing projects from design to execution. Collaborate with government and privat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $155K *

Lead complex transportation planning and engineering projects, leveraging your expertise to solve challenges across diverse travel modes while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $105K *

Drive compliance and quality in highway and bridge construction projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards while supervising inspections and resolving issues effectively. Collaborate...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the future of transportation safety by partnering with clients to expand markets, optimize revenue, and enhance product strategies. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.