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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$120K - $150K *

Drive the growth of a new transportation engineering practice, shaping its direction and team while leveraging existing client relationships. Combine technical expertise with entrepreneurial leadershi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex transportation projects, managing client relationships, and guiding teams to ensure successful outcomes for state and local DOT clients. Drive project execution f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Elevate project efficiency by managing change orders and cost estimates, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accurate documentation and approval processes, while driving continuous improvement i...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping sustainable water infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary design efforts, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery of complex municipal projects a...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $189K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex engineering projects. Collaborate with project managers and clients to develop innovative designs and ensure high-quality outcomes while mentoring ju...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$96K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering through innovative projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful solutions in building systems, renewable energy, and in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $147K *

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to enhance Houston's infrastructure through strategic oversight of geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing programs, ensuring compliance and quality...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by leading transportation infrastructure projects that enhance mobility and safety. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions from design...

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower the engineering landscape by overseeing diverse civil projects, including airfields and municipal designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships to deliver q...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading aviation pavement projects, collaborating across disciplines, and leveraging data technologies to enhance infrastructure development for public and private clients nationwi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining automotive engineering by leveraging your expertise in systems design and validation. Collaborate across functions to ensure product alignment with requirements and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join us to develop and implement key engineering standards and processes, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across divisions. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and tra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $113K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and analyze structural systems for diverse industrial projects. Leverage your expertise in materials and structural design while collaborating on innovative s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Play a key role in driving project success by coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and supporting budget activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely communication a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead and innovate the Transportation Operations & Maintenance Division, managing street and infrastructure services. Collaborate with teams to enhance public service, develop strategies, and ensure ef...

2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $180K *

Help us shape the future of energy by leveraging your civil engineering expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on power plant and industrial project design, analysis, and site development...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Unlock potential by supporting project management and ensuring timely material delivery. Collaborate with field engineers to process submittals and RFIs while adhering to contractual obligations and p...

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

$105K - $150K *

Drive project success by supporting the Project Manager, ensuring timely material delivery, and maintaining compliance with contractual obligations while fostering a collaborative team environment...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality projects through effective coordination, procurement, and safety management. Collaborate with skilled professionals to ensure project success an...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs for diverse building projects, leading multiple design initiatives while coordinating cross-discipline activities and mentoring junior staff to ensure high-quali...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of electrical engineering by leading design projects, coordinating cross-discipline activities, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with industry standards and cl...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of electrical design by leading innovative projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions in commercial and instituti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Mentor teams, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and enhance building design delivery whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure! As a Project Engineer II - Structural, you'll lead innovative projects, collaborate with diverse clients, and apply your expertise to enhance u...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$179K - $204K *

Lead structural engineering projects for transportation infrastructure, overseeing design and delivery of complex bridge and rail systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior en...

2 weeks 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.