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 Parsons. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MADISON COUNTY
These positions are in Region 4 - Preconstruction - Roadway Design and Traffic Design Sections.
For more information, visit the link below:
Roadway Design: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/Hr/RegionPreconstruction-RoadwayDesign-TransportationEngineer.pdf
Traffic Design: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/RegionalPreconstruction-TrafficDesign-Transportation-Engineer.pdf
This position has a starting rate of $8,525 monthly / $102,300 annually.
These positions may be eligible to work from home two (2) days a week and must report to the office three (3) days, after an initial training period.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, active status with the State of Tennessee as a professional engineer and 4 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects
Overview
SUMMARY
The Engineering Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Engineering Series provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department as well as assistance to consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in the quality assurance, contracting, permitting, development and construction of transportation assets statewide.
The Transportation Engineer provides discipline specific technical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams as part of a matrix management structure, both in the Region and statewide. Positions within this classification resolve complex or unique technical challenges to ensure the successful completion of a project. The Transportation Engineer has a key role in ensuring that a project is completed within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget that is in alignment with the Department's Work Program. This classification requires a professional engineering license and is expected to sign and seal applicable documents for construction, increasing the efficiency in plans preparation activities for the department. This classification serves as a mentor and trains engineering staff. The Transportation Engineer is expected to take an active role in staying relevant and engaged as part of their specific discipline, adapting new technologies and best practices in driving TDOT's transportation projects forward. The Transportation Engineer will be expected to contribute to the project team by defining expectations for how the project team manages risk, communicates as a team, delivers quality products, and navigates changes throughout the life of the project.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve as a subject matter expert in applicable discipline specific project activities
2. Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team within the structure of a matrix organization regarding potential impacts to the scope, schedule, and/or budget
3. Perform applicable discipline specific activities as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN)
4. Assist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance process
5. Design, implement, and operate Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies including the application of emerging technologies
6. Participate in Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies
7. Identify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines to ensure the needs of the project are met
8. Participate in the scope development, selection, and administration of consultant contracts on all phases of the project
9. Attend and represent the department in public meetings, appropriately addressing customer needs and concerns
10. Serve as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT
Competencies (KSA's)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES (KSACs):
Knowledge of engineering principles within a specific discipline and how they relate to transportation projects
Knowledge of state and federal regulations/requirements for development and construction of transportation projects
Ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects
Skilled in using critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions independently
Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal/written and public speaking skills, and to interact with others in a professional and courteous manner, including internal/external stakeholders, consultants, landowners, and governmental agencies
Ability to resolve conflicts, coach and motivate others, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MADISON COUNTY
These positions are in Region 4 - Preconstruction - Roadway Design and Traffic Design Sections.
For more information, visit the link below:
Roadway Design: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/Hr/RegionPreconstruction-RoadwayDesign-TransportationEngineer.pdf
Traffic Design: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/RegionalPreconstruction-TrafficDesign-Transportation-Engineer.pdf
This position has a starting rate of $8,525 monthly / $102,300 annually.
These positions may be eligible to work from home two (2) days a week and must report to the office three (3) days, after an initial training period.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, active status with the State of Tennessee as a professional engineer and 4 years of demonstrated competency in developing and/or constructing transportation projects
Overview
SUMMARY
The Engineering Series at TDOT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, preserving, operating, and maintaining the transportation systems within the State of Tennessee. The Engineering Series provides technical support and guidance to divisions within the department as well as assistance to consultants, contractors, suppliers, federal and state agency partners, local governments, transit agencies, aviation partners, utilities, and developers in the quality assurance, contracting, permitting, development and construction of transportation assets statewide.
The Transportation Engineer provides discipline specific technical expertise to multidisciplinary project teams as part of a matrix management structure, both in the Region and statewide. Positions within this classification resolve complex or unique technical challenges to ensure the successful completion of a project. The Transportation Engineer has a key role in ensuring that a project is completed within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget that is in alignment with the Department's Work Program. This classification requires a professional engineering license and is expected to sign and seal applicable documents for construction, increasing the efficiency in plans preparation activities for the department. This classification serves as a mentor and trains engineering staff. The Transportation Engineer is expected to take an active role in staying relevant and engaged as part of their specific discipline, adapting new technologies and best practices in driving TDOT's transportation projects forward. The Transportation Engineer will be expected to contribute to the project team by defining expectations for how the project team manages risk, communicates as a team, delivers quality products, and navigates changes throughout the life of the project.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve as a subject matter expert in applicable discipline specific project activities
2. Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team within the structure of a matrix organization regarding potential impacts to the scope, schedule, and/or budget
3. Perform applicable discipline specific activities as outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN)
4. Assist with multidisciplinary reviews for projects as part of the Quality Assurance process
5. Design, implement, and operate Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies including the application of emerging technologies
6. Participate in Risk Management Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies
7. Identify conflicts in proposed designs, make recommendations, and coordinate proactive solutions with other disciplines to ensure the needs of the project are met
8. Participate in the scope development, selection, and administration of consultant contracts on all phases of the project
9. Attend and represent the department in public meetings, appropriately addressing customer needs and concerns
10. Serve as a mentor in supporting career development and cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOT
Competencies (KSA's)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES (KSACs):
Knowledge of engineering principles within a specific discipline and how they relate to transportation projects
Knowledge of state and federal regulations/requirements for development and construction of transportation projects
Ability to identify and mitigate risk associated with transportation projects
Skilled in using critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions independently
Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work
Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal/written and public speaking skills, and to interact with others in a professional and courteous manner, including internal/external stakeholders, consultants, landowners, and governmental agencies
Ability to resolve conflicts, coach and motivate others, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment
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Who's Hiring
- Ryder System109
- Baxter & Woodman6
- Parsons2
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania2
- Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
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 Parsons and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 and Construction & Real Estate, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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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