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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$75K - $90K *

Manage and optimize transportation operations, leading a team of drivers to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. Collaborate across departments to enhance service delivery and drive operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure through innovative design and project management. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to oversee capital improvement projects...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative stormwater management solutions. Utilize your expertise in drainage design and hydraulic modeling to enhance transportation projects, ensuring com...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing fleet performance through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate cross-departmentally to design, modify, and optimize equipment for reliability and eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career as you tackle diverse geotechnical projects, utilizing cutting-edge technologies in urban and remote settings, and contribute to effective foundation designs and geological analyse...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading civil engineering projects for electrical utilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage design processes, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring qual...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of civil engineering in energy projects. Lead design activities, manage multi-discipline teams, and ensure quality in site preparation, grading, and foundation design. Collaborate wit...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex engineering projects by applying advanced technical expertise, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring project delivery aligns with budget and schedule. Collaborate across disciplines to dri...

Yesterday

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

$140K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex transit construction projects by managing field activities, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in a fast...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Deliver impactful traffic engineering projects by managing resources, timelines, and client relationships to expand business opportunities and grow a successful team in a collaborative environment...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $207K *

Contribute to complex engineering projects by applying advanced techniques, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables meet budget and schedule requirements while mentori...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$121K - $207K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions while leading complex projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project delivery aligns with budget and schedule...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Explore a leadership role managing stormwater and water resources projects, overseeing all phases from design to implementation. Utilize your expertise in hydrology, project management, and client rel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading stormwater and drainage projects, overseeing all phases from modeling to construction. Drive innovation and compliance while mentoring teams and fostering client relatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career as an Intermediate Civil Engineer, engaging in diverse civil design projects across land development and municipal infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team while advancing y...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse municipal infrastructure projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to deliver public sector solutions on time and within budget while building...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in engineering for highway and bridge projects, leading a team in a collaborative environment to enhance service delivery and client relations across regional transportation initiativ...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$200K - $235K *

Transform developer experience by building APIs and workflows that empower engineers to rapidly deploy and iterate on vehicle hardware and simulations, while managing high-throughput GPU clusters and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading bridge projects, conducting structural analyses, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance and quality in design and inspections for...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's tackling complex water resources challenges across Texas. Engage in innovative planning and engineering projects, collaborating with diverse professionals to deliver strategic solut...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate solutions in water resources management by leading multi-disciplinary teams on diverse projects. Engage in technical evaluations, feasibility studies, and strategic planning to enhance water...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $87K *

Tackle challenges in water/wastewater engineering, designing and delivering projects that enhance municipal systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to support vital infrastructure improvements in a d...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that excels in challenging construction projects across North America. This dynamic role involves overseeing cost control, project management, and ensuring quality delivery on complex unde...

Reposted yesterday

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

$72K - $87K *

Support diverse water/wastewater design projects, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance municipal systems while gaining invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship to advance your engineering...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $240K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, leading complex design and construction projects. Engage in innovative solutions for underground structures, ensuring safety and...

Today

  •   11 - 15 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.