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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$85K - $100K *

Innovate with us to enhance medium voltage distribution systems. You'll lead design and planning efforts, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with a dynamic team to solve complex chall...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $108K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and enhance distribution systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in energy projects while collaborating on innovative solutions that impact the ut...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative bridge design solutions while leading multidisciplinary teams. Leverage 20+ years of expertise to mentor engineers, ensure project excellence, and drive growth in a collaborative e...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $104K *

Engage in civil engineering for utility systems, overseeing development projects, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders. Drive project success through inspections, planning, and effe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Lead onsite construction engineering activities, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness across diverse projects. Manage schedules, compliance, and team performance to achieve successful project outco...

2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $144K *

Shape the future of construction engineering by managing onsite activities, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness across diverse projects while leading a team to meet deadlines and compliance standa...

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $153K *

Manage daily operations of the Engineering Division, oversee staff, and collaborate with city departments to enhance public works projects and strategic goals. Lead engineering initiatives and ensure...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$109K - $153K *

Manage and oversee the Engineering Division's operations, ensuring effective project execution and staff supervision while collaborating with various city departments to enhance public works initiativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining project engineering in wastewater treatment. Support critical projects through cost management, contract administration, and project controls, ensuring successful deliver...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the expansion of a dynamic structures practice, managing complex bridge projects, mentoring engineers, and setting high technical standards to drive excellence in bridge design across the Southea...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $115K *

Drive safety and compliance in mining operations by overseeing inspections, reviewing plans, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workplace health and safety...

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1 week ago

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

$109K - $124K *

Lead the design and delivery of innovative electrical systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through all project pha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing civil engineering projects, ensuring successful site development from planning to execution, collaborating across disciplines, and managing contractor and consultant rela...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping aviation infrastructure by leading civil engineering projects. Mentor junior engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive project delivery while enhancing your l...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a civil engineering team to deliver innovative aviation infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage project scopes, and enhance technical talent while ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Engage in innovative pump station and conveyance design projects, leading efforts under senior guidance. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions in water...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $176K *

Transform infrastructure by leading electrical engineering designs for critical transportation assets. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and innovation in power d...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing field operations in heavy civil construction. Utilize your expertise to oversee project execution, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams...

Yesterday

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

$170K - $190K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading commissioning engineering for complex electrical systems. Drive innovative solutions, manage technical activities, and ensure compliance across critical infrastruc...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Engage in vital track engineering support for MOW and capital projects, ensuring safety and reliability. Responsibilities include design, field surveys, and technical assistance, contributing to timel...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by providing critical track engineering support for MOW, CPM, and capital projects. Engage in design, field surveys, and construction assistance to ensure the safety and reliabilit...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $102K *

Advance your career by leading geotechnical projects, designing solutions, and partnering on impactful land development initiatives while coordinating investigations and fieldwork in diverse environme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $196K *

Champion complex capital projects from planning to closeout, providing technical leadership and oversight. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, manage budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading bridge design projects, providing technical direction, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentorin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage complex surface transportation programs, providing strategic direction and technical leadership while ensuring ethical practices and financial success in program delivery...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.