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.
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.
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.
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.
$95K - $115K *
Drive the future of transportation safety by partnering with clients to expand markets, optimize revenue, and enhance product strategies. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and s...
3 weeks ago
Director of Transportation Engineering
$125K - $150K *
Lead strategic initiatives within a statewide transportation practice, overseeing complex roadway projects while fostering client relationships and guiding engineering teams toward success and sustain...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Transportation Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in planning and delivering large-scale highway projects, ensuring compliance with Caltrans standards. Utilize technical expertise to mentor staff and present solutions to clients while...
Yesterday
Structural Project Engineer (Transportation)
$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by leading structural design projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior staff, and develop client relationships to deliver high-quality en...
Reposted yesterday
Structural Project Engineer (Transportation)
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to impactful structural designs, collaborating with teams to deliver exceptional engineering solutions on diverse projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality outcomes...
Reposted yesterday
Civil Engineer - Highway Construction Manager/ Resident Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Explore a rewarding career investigating highway construction incidents, analyzing procedures, and providing expert testimony. Collaborate with industry leaders while applying your extensive engineeri...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transportation infrastructure. Leverage your roadway design expertise to deliver impactful projects while collaborating with a talented group of professionals...
3 weeks ago
Senior Transportation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading mid- to large-scale roadway projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with standards. Mentor staff and engage with clients to deliver high-quality...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Champion innovative transportation solutions by leading design efforts on diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with standards for state and local agenc...
6 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation engineering. In this role, you'll manage diverse projects, collaborate with various agencies, and ensure high-quality design and execution acros...
6 days ago
Senior Transportation Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining transportation engineering by leading complex urban and highway projects. Shape the future of infrastructure in Alberta while mentoring talent and fostering client relati...
1 week ago
Transportation Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Engage in managing transportation projects from planning to delivery, fostering client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving organizational growth within a dynamic team environment...
2 weeks ago
$63K - $111K *
Shape the future of transportation by collaborating on diverse roadway engineering projects. Utilize advanced design software and techniques to create innovative solutions that enhance regional infras...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize engineering solutions as a technical leader, ensuring design compliance and quality control while managing project deliverables and fostering cross-functional collaboration...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative traffic engineering solutions. Leverage your expertise in traffic analysis and project management while mentoring others and ensuring project success in a co...
5 days ago
Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Resident Maintenance Engineer (61035794)
$86K - $146K *
Take ownership of maintenance planning and coordination for the State Highway System. Manage personnel, respond to public inquiries, and conduct inspections to ensure road safety and efficiency in Geo...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $140K *
Drive impactful roadway design projects across Arizona, enhancing transportation systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while advancing your ca...
Yesterday
$105K - $140K *
Drive impactful roadway design projects across Arizona, enhancing your engineering expertise while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers opportunities for leadership and profess...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Help us drive innovative transportation solutions by leveraging your expertise in highway engineering. Collaborate on diverse NYSDOT projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications and enhanc...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovative transportation solutions by collaborating with a multi-disciplined team on diverse projects, including roadways and bridges, while ensuring safety and community needs are met. Enjoy f...
1 week ago
$84K - $108K *
Join a dynamic team overseeing traffic engineering projects, supervising data analysis, and enhancing traffic flow. Collaborate with design engineers and ensure compliance with standards while address...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, enhancing safety and efficiency. Manage all phases from design to implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and d...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, enhancing safety and efficiency. Manage project lifecycles, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide mentorship while ensuring compliance...
6 days ago
Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Resident Maintenance Engineer (61033033)
$86K - $146K *
Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing roadway infrastructure. Oversee maintenance operations, manage budgets, and ensure safety standards while fostering teamwork and professional development w...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by applying engineering principles to roadway projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, mentor junior staff, and contribute to impactful designs at local, state, and national leve...
1 week ago
What does a transportation engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.