Remote Transportation Engineer Jobs
Remote transportation engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in infrastructure consulting, software-defined transportation, logistics technology, and public agency work. Employers hiring remotely right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Structural, and Baxter & Woodman. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Alta Planning + Design
Transportation Engineer
Los Angeles, California
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Bridge Structural Engineer - Transportation
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Parsons
Bridge Structural Engineer - Transportation
Oakland, California
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Senior Manager, Transportation - 1st Shift
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GXO Logistics
Senior Manager, Transportation - 1st Shift
California
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Solutions Architect - Transportation
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Owens Corning
Solutions Architect - Transportation
Toledo, Ohio
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Transportation Project Manager
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HWC
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Terre Haute, Indiana
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Transportation Engineer
Alta Planning + Design·Los Angeles, California
Job functions:
$120k - $150k/yr
4+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Master's
Full Time
51-200 employees
Job Description
Description
Alta is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our growing design team in the Los Angeles, California office. This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation and eager to advance their career. In this position, you will work on a wide variety of projects focused on transforming communities through multimodal transportation solutions, including complete street reconfigurations, bikeway designs, complex trails, and other innovative transportation solutions. You’ll work on both large- and small-scale projects and contribute to plans and designs that make a real impact on the safety and accessibility of communities across Alabama and the country.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. You’ll be mentored by industry leaders and have the opportunity to engage with complex design challenges, working across scales from conceptual design to detailed plans and specifications. If you are looking for a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to meaningful transportation projects, apply with Alta today!
Day to Day
- Designing and delivering a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, and pedestrian improvements.
- Working on project tasks like geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, and more.
- Developing high-quality design documents, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for bid-ready packages.
- Participating in site visits to investigate existing conditions, observe construction activities, and inform design decisions.
- Leading and supporting project coordination meetings with clients and consultants.
- Collaborating with internal teams to prepare proposals, scope of work documents, and technical graphics for grant applications and other planning activities.
- Assisting with business development and contributing to the proposal process when pursuing new projects.
Qualifications
Required:
- 4-6 years of experience in transportation engineering or a related field, with a preference for experience in a consulting environment or public sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar civil engineering software is a plus.
- Strong background in transportation design, including experience with multimodal transportation solutions, complete streets, bikeway design, pedestrian improvements, and related projects.
- Ability to design, manage, and deliver project tasks such as geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, and more.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to lead or coordinate project tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines and budget constraints.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with project management, including coordinating teams, preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
- Familiarity with Deltek Vision or similar project management software.
- Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and client meetings
What We Offer
Flexible Schedule
Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.
Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.
Compensation
The pay range for this job in _____ is $120,000-$150,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.
Benefits
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
- Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a safe harbor match up to 4%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
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About Alta Planning + Design
Alta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Alta Planning + Design maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Alta Planning + Design maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.
Affirmative Action Plan
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to affirmative action regulations requiring written Affirmative Action Plans (AAP’s) for minorities and women, and for covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. We worked intensively with a local firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plans to develop a program for our company that will not only satisfy our federal obligations but will be a living document. This means the plan is integrated into our recruiting and evaluation procedures and is revisited often in order to ensure we’re doing everything we can to embrace and promote diversity within our company.
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to affirmative action regulations requiring written Affirmative Action Plans (AAP’s) for minorities and women, and for covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. We worked intensively with a local firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plans to develop a program for our company that will not only satisfy our federal obligations but will be a living document. This means the plan is integrated into our recruiting and evaluation procedures and is revisited often in order to ensure we’re doing everything we can to embrace and promote diversity within our company.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
Alta Planning + Design
Transportation Engineer
Los Angeles, California
Added 3d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$120k - $150k/yr
4+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Master's
Full Time
Job Description
Description
Alta is looking for a Transportation Engineer to join our growing design team in the Los Angeles, California office. This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation and eager to advance their career. In this position, you will work on a wide variety of projects focused on transforming communities through multimodal transportation solutions, including complete street reconfigurations, bikeway designs, complex trails, and other innovative transportation solutions. You’ll work on both large- and small-scale projects and contribute to plans and designs that make a real impact on the safety and accessibility of communities across Alabama and the country.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. You’ll be mentored by industry leaders and have the opportunity to engage with complex design challenges, working across scales from conceptual design to detailed plans and specifications. If you are looking for a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to meaningful transportation projects, apply with Alta today!
Day to Day
- Designing and delivering a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, and pedestrian improvements.
- Working on project tasks like geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, and more.
- Developing high-quality design documents, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for bid-ready packages.
- Participating in site visits to investigate existing conditions, observe construction activities, and inform design decisions.
- Leading and supporting project coordination meetings with clients and consultants.
- Collaborating with internal teams to prepare proposals, scope of work documents, and technical graphics for grant applications and other planning activities.
- Assisting with business development and contributing to the proposal process when pursuing new projects.
Qualifications
Required:
- 4-6 years of experience in transportation engineering or a related field, with a preference for experience in a consulting environment or public sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar civil engineering software is a plus.
- Strong background in transportation design, including experience with multimodal transportation solutions, complete streets, bikeway design, pedestrian improvements, and related projects.
- Ability to design, manage, and deliver project tasks such as geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, and more.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to lead or coordinate project tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines and budget constraints.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with project management, including coordinating teams, preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
- Familiarity with Deltek Vision or similar project management software.
- Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and client meetings
What We Offer
Flexible Schedule
Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.
Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.
Compensation
The pay range for this job in _____ is $120,000-$150,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.
Benefits
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
- Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a safe harbor match up to 4%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
#LI-CL1
About Alta Planning + Design
Alta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Alta Planning + Design maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Alta Planning + Design maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.
Affirmative Action Plan
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to affirmative action regulations requiring written Affirmative Action Plans (AAP’s) for minorities and women, and for covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. We worked intensively with a local firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plans to develop a program for our company that will not only satisfy our federal obligations but will be a living document. This means the plan is integrated into our recruiting and evaluation procedures and is revisited often in order to ensure we’re doing everything we can to embrace and promote diversity within our company.
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to affirmative action regulations requiring written Affirmative Action Plans (AAP’s) for minorities and women, and for covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. We worked intensively with a local firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plans to develop a program for our company that will not only satisfy our federal obligations but will be a living document. This means the plan is integrated into our recruiting and evaluation procedures and is revisited often in order to ensure we’re doing everything we can to embrace and promote diversity within our company.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
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Who's Hiring
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania14
- Structural12
- Baxter & Woodman4
- CDM Smith2
- ServiceNow2
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Insurance2
- Manufacturing2
- Marketing & Advertising2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote transportation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a transportation or traffic focus
- Proficiency in traffic modeling software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for roadway design
- Engineer-in-Training certification or Professional Engineer license
- Familiarity with AASHTO design standards, MUTCD, and Highway Capacity Manual
- Experience preparing or reviewing transportation impact studies and traffic studies
Tips for Your Remote Transportation Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote transportation engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply as soon as a role matches your skills, because distributed teams often move quickly once they find qualified candidates.
Show async communication on your resume
Remote transportation engineering teams rely on written updates, shared documentation, and tools like Confluence or Notion to keep projects moving. List these explicitly on your resume and give examples of how you kept distributed stakeholders aligned on past projects.
Build a portfolio of remote-ready deliverables
Package your traffic modeling outputs, GIS analysis files, or infrastructure design work into shareable formats like PDFs or cloud-hosted repositories. Remote hiring managers want to see finished deliverables, not just job titles, so make your work easy to review before the interview.
Prepare for remote technical interviews
Remote transportation engineer interviews often include screen-share walkthroughs of your past work or live problem-solving in tools like AutoCAD, VISSIM, or ArcGIS. Practice narrating your decisions clearly while sharing your screen, since remote employers are evaluating your communication as much as your technical skill.
Target distributed infrastructure and logistics tech firms
Remote transportation engineer roles concentrate at transportation software companies, multi-state infrastructure consulting firms, and logistics technology platforms that operate across regions. Search specifically within those categories rather than casting a wide net, and your applications will land in front of teams already set up for remote engineers.
Remote Transportation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote transportation engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed engineering teams, such as transportation software vendors, logistics tech firms, and infrastructure consulting groups with multi-state project portfolios. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with collaborative tools like AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and cloud-based project management platforms. Candidates who can demonstrate async communication skills and a portfolio of completed project deliverables move to the front of the line.
Which companies hire remote transportation engineers?
Remote transportation engineer roles are posted by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Structural, and Baxter & Woodman and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be remote-first consulting firms, transportation technology companies, and distributed infrastructure teams across the public and private sectors.
Can you get a remote transportation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level transportation engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your best path is through transportation software companies and remote-first consulting firms that hire junior engineers. Showing completed coursework projects, internship deliverables, or open-source contributions to traffic modeling or GIS tools makes a stronger case than a blank resume.
Do you need a degree for remote transportation engineer jobs?
Usually, but not always in the strictest sense. Most remote employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in civil, transportation, or systems engineering, or a closely related field. That said, remote firms in transportation technology and logistics software increasingly weigh demonstrated skills, such as traffic simulation modeling, GIS proficiency, and infrastructure data analysis, alongside or instead of formal credentials for certain roles.
Which industries hire the most remote transportation engineers?
Remote transportation engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams to deliver multi-region projects, analyze transportation data, and develop infrastructure solutions without requiring engineers to be on-site full time.
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