Remote Transportation Manager Jobs
Remote transportation manager jobs are open across the U.S. in logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain operations, from coordinator-level roles at distributed freight companies to senior director positions on remote-first operations teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Structural, and Baxter & Woodman. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience managing transportation or fleet operations
- Familiarity with transportation management systems such as Oracle TMS or SAP TM
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations, hours-of-service rules, and CSA compliance
- Experience managing carrier relationships and negotiating freight contracts
- Proficiency in analyzing KPIs such as on-time delivery rates and cost per mile
Tips for Your Remote Transportation Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote transportation manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sifting through unrelated listings.
Show your TMS and carrier tool fluency
Remote transportation managers are expected to hit the ground running without in-office training. Call out the specific platforms you've used, such as MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, or McLeod, and the workflows you managed independently inside them.
Quantify results in your application materials
Remote hiring managers can't observe your work in person, so your application needs to do that work for them. Lead with measurable outcomes: freight cost reductions, carrier on-time rate improvements, or network expansions you owned from end to end.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote transportation manager hiring processes include written assessments or async video screens before any live call. Practice explaining complex routing decisions and vendor escalations clearly in writing, since that's how you'll communicate on the job.
Target distributed operations teams specifically
Remote transportation manager roles concentrate at companies whose logistics footprint crosses multiple regions or time zones. Focus your search on e-commerce brands, third-party logistics providers, and supply chain consultancies whose operations don't anchor to a single facility.
Remote Transportation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote transportation manager job?
Remote transportation managers are hired by e-commerce companies, third-party logistics firms, and supply chain consultancies that run distributed operations across multiple regions. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and fluency with tools like TMS platforms, carrier management software, and collaborative project tools. Candidates who can document cost reductions, on-time delivery improvements, or carrier network builds stand out most.
Which companies hire remote transportation managers?
Employers currently hiring remote transportation managers include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Structural, and Baxter & Woodman, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first logistics firms, e-commerce operations teams, and distributed supply chain companies are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote transportation manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level transportation manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without in-office oversight. Candidates who show dispatcher experience, freight coordination work, or supply chain internships have the clearest path in. Demonstrating comfort with TMS software, async communication, and self-managed workflows addresses the main concern remote employers have about hiring junior candidates.
Do you need a degree for remote transportation manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated results, carrier network experience, and fluency with logistics software as heavily as a degree. A background that shows measurable outcomes, such as reduced freight costs or improved delivery performance, often carries more weight than a specific credential for remote roles where independent output is what gets measured.
Which industries hire the most remote transportation managers?
Most remote transportation manager openings sit in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their transportation operations are distributed across regions and don't require daily on-site presence to manage effectively.
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