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 stormwater management strategies for transportation projects, ensuring compliance and effective drainage design. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage engineering and project management tasks for diverse land development projects, ensuring client satisfaction from inception to completion while collaborating with teams and maintaining project...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming land development projects from concept to completion. As a Licensed Civil Engineer, you'll manage engineering tasks, collaborate with clients, and ensure p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and manage land development initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction and proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive electrical engineering solutions in water, transportation, and sustainability projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while performing analyses and guidance to ensure high-quality des...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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

$122K - $165K *

Join us to oversee critical field operations for a large-scale data center project. Collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with specifications, and support the execution of complex electric...

Yesterday

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

$122K - $165K *

Lead the charge in executing critical infrastructure projects by supporting field operations, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with project teams to deliver large-scale const...

Yesterday

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

$122K - $165K *

Transform critical infrastructure as a Traveling Senior Field Engineer, supporting large-scale projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, safety, and quality while driving successful execu...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical design for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable water systems, from concept through construction, while mai...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to empower communities by designing innovative electrical solutions for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and resilient systems f...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading civil engineering initiatives that shape infrastructure projects, advise on construction management, and ensure compliance with executive mandates and regulations. Drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Take ownership of construction engineering projects, collaborating with teams to ensure timely completion, compliance with standards, and effective resource management while maintaining safety protoco...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Deliver effective construction engineering solutions by collaborating with project teams, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards to meet project goals and deadlines...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative civil engineering solutions by coordinating projects, performing technical designs, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering strong client relationships and deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Transform civil engineering projects by collaborating in a multi-disciplined team to design and analyze power plants and industrial systems, ensuring timely and effective project delivery while mentor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Join a dynamic team to design and analyze civil engineering projects for power plants and industrial systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineers, manage project timelines, and ensure complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to civil engineering excellence in power plant projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to design, analyze, and modify industrial systems while ensuring timely p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$60K - $111K *

Engineer construction solutions by applying standard techniques and procedures. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality oversight and effective problem-solving on projects, while supporting craftsmen...

2 weeks ago

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

$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...

2 weeks 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 *

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

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.