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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting project management from design to closeout. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality while enhancing your skills in construction administratio...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage project execution from design to closeout, ensuring compliance and quality in construction administration. Collaborate with teams on healthcare, education, and public sector projects, driving e...

6 days ago

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

$114K - $151K *

Unlock potential by shaping asset integrity decisions for railway systems. Lead complex investigations, define inspection strategies, and guide clients in risk-informed actions to enhance safety and a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading critical asset integrity decisions in railway systems. Utilize your expertise in nondestructive testing and materials engineering to guide investigations, develop inspectio...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $151K *

Unlock potential by shaping asset integrity decisions for railway systems. Lead complex investigations, define inspection strategies, and guide clients in risk-informed actions to enhance safety, perf...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $151K *

Drive your career forward by leading critical asset integrity decisions in railway systems. Utilize your expertise in nondestructive testing and materials engineering to guide investigations and enhan...

Regina, SKIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $143K *

Champion asset integrity by leading advanced investigations in nondestructive testing and materials engineering. Drive risk-informed strategies that enhance safety and performance for railway systems...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $143K *

Unlock potential by leading critical asset integrity decisions in railway systems. Utilize your expertise in nondestructive testing and materials engineering to guide investigations and develop risk-i...

Winnipeg, MBIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $234K *

Lead strategic initiatives and client relationships while driving electrical engineering excellence and team growth in the A/E/C industry. Contribute to business development and project delivery, ensu...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $234K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical engineering practices while driving strategic growth and client relationships. Oversee project delivery, manage teams, and ensure technical excellence in a coll...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth. Leverage your expertise to innovate and elevate engineering practices...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Shape the future of transit by developing innovative 2D and 3D designs for rail infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers to enhance mobility and community connectivity through cutting-edge...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic Rail & Transit team to design innovative 2D and 3D infrastructure solutions that enhance mobility and community connectivity across Canada. Collaborate with ex...

Whitby, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Transform rail infrastructure design by developing 2D and 3D models that enhance transit operations. Collaborate with engineers to deliver innovative solutions for complex projects, ensuring safety an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Play a key role in developing innovative 2D and 3D designs for rail infrastructure projects, collaborating with engineers to enhance transit operations and improve community mobility across Canada...

Oshawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Join a collaborative team to design innovative rail infrastructure projects. Contribute to 2D and 3D modeling, ensuring safe and efficient transit operations while enhancing community mobility across...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative rail infrastructure design. Contribute to 2D and 3D modeling, ensuring safe and efficient transit operations while collaborating with engine...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in the A...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in engineering by supporting design, analysis, and documentation for electronic systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards while developing technical solution...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K *

Transform engineering projects by leading road repair initiatives, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise to enhance infrastructure and drive successful...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by supporting critical water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient construction, manage documentation, and uphold quality standards while driving proj...

6 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions by leading diverse projects, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality results while mentoring junior staff and eng...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage engineering and consulting services across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and effective communication with clients. Lead investigations, analyses, and design efforts while ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Utilize your engineering expertise to manage project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and drive business gro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering with diverse design projects in a supportive environment. Collaborate on site development, water, and wastewater initiatives while enjoying a...

6 days ago

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

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.