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 Ryder System, Baxter & Woodman, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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THE POSITION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
- Plan Review: Examine construction plans, specifications, and estimates for accuracy and compliance with standards
- Contract Oversight: Supervise preparation and assembly of contract documents and amendments
- Quality Control: Ensure plan, specification, and estimate (PS&E) submissions meet policies, requirements, and legal standards
- Schedule Coordination: Manage plan submissions, advertisement timelines, and letting activities
- Bid Support: Attend pre-bid meetings and review bid justifications and results
- Data Management: Maintain project data, cost estimates, and specifications in required systems
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- A Professional Engineer License is viewed as an asset and may enhance effectiveness in completing assigned tasks.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
- Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
- Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
THE POSITION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
- Plan Review: Examine construction plans, specifications, and estimates for accuracy and compliance with standards
- Contract Oversight: Supervise preparation and assembly of contract documents and amendments
- Quality Control: Ensure plan, specification, and estimate (PS&E) submissions meet policies, requirements, and legal standards
- Schedule Coordination: Manage plan submissions, advertisement timelines, and letting activities
- Bid Support: Attend pre-bid meetings and review bid justifications and results
- Data Management: Maintain project data, cost estimates, and specifications in required systems
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- A Professional Engineer License is viewed as an asset and may enhance effectiveness in completing assigned tasks.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
- Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
- Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Ryder System55
- Baxter & Woodman16
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania3
- City of Scottsdale2
- Parsons1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
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.
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 Ryder System, Baxter & Woodman, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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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