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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$126K - $143K *

Join a team that's leading innovative transportation projects, transforming concepts into efficient, multimodal solutions. Be integral in guiding design, mentoring staff, and enhancing project deliver...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Drive the success of high-profile transportation projects by leading design teams and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate through all phases from concept to construction while contributing to business...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower transportation innovation by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating with clients. Drive multimodal design solutions from concept to construction while enhancing your expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse civil engineering projects, preparing design documents, and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions. Travel to job sites and engage with clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $97K *

Join us to enhance Alaska's bridge infrastructure through inspections, design, and analysis. Collaborate with engineers on diverse projects, ensuring safety and innovation in our state's vital structu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $176K *

Shape the future of rail infrastructure as a Lead Traction Power Engineer, managing traction power design for mass transit systems. Collaborate with teams, ensure code compliance, and innovate solutio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $176K *

Join a team that's redefining rail infrastructure by designing traction power systems. Lead projects, ensure compliance, and innovate solutions for mass transit systems. Engage with partners, from eng...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in managing municipal civil infrastructure projects, serving as the primary client liaison. Leverage technical expertise to enhance client relationships and drive business development across No...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. This role involves managing diverse construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulation...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative transportation infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client relationships and drive strategic growth across Arizona's tr...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming transportation infrastructure by leading vital highway projects. Manage diverse teams and client relationships to enhance mobility across states, driving impactful chan...

4 weeks ago

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

$124K - $155K *

Lead the design and delivery of vital municipal water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering critical municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while managing the full project lifecycle. Collaborate with clients and multidisc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic oversight and technical governance for track engineering within a major capital program, ensuring compliance and integration across multidisciplinary railway systems while mentoring a d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $90K *

Engage in multidisciplinary design for water resources and municipal projects. Utilize civil engineering skills to coordinate with teams, clients, and agencies while contributing to project planning...

6 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Elevate your career by applying civil engineering expertise in diverse water resources and municipal projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, plan, and execute impactful solutions...

6 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Empower your career by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse water resources and municipal projects, enhancing community infrastructure through innovative design and engineering soluti...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex structural engineering projects while mentoring junior engineers. Ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction through expert project...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural solutions by leading diverse projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring quality execution from concept to completion. Collaborate across disciplines to drive operationa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering stormwater infrastructure projects. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers while driving technical excel...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing transportation networks. Lead engineering operations and decision support, manage projects, and mentor staff to enhance traffic systems efficiency and emerge...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance your engineering skills in structural analysis and design for dams and hydraulic structures. Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, conduct site inspections, and pre...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $117K *

Oversee engineering activities and project management for municipal infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while enhancing community transportation and utility systems thro...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead complex civil engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Utilize your expertise in project management and engineering to drive success across multipl...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to support civil engineering projects, focusing on planning, design, and infrastructure maintenance. Collaborate with licensed professionals to enhance community development and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.