Transportation Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Transportation Engineer jobs in Arizona are concentrated in public infrastructure, highway systems, and municipal planning, with consistent demand at the project engineer, senior engineer, and lead design levels. Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as ADOT, Jacobs Engineering, and WSP. The most in-demand specialties across the state are traffic engineering, roadway design, and transit planning, reflecting Arizona's ongoing freeway expansion and rapid urbanization. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerSundt
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring4
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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City of Scottsdale
Senior Project Engineer - Transportation
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City of Scottsdale
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Senior Project Engineer - Transportation
City of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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City of Scottsdale
Project Engineer Principal - Transportation
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City of Scottsdale
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Project Engineer Principal - Transportation
City of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Fehr & Peers
Transportation Design Engineer
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Fehr & Peers
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Transportation Design Engineer
Fehr & Peers
Phoenix, Arizona
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
$90k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Sundt
Transportation Group - Field Engineer I
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Sundt
Added 6d ago
Transportation Group - Field Engineer I
Sundt
Arizona
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Sundt
Transportation Group Intern - Engineer
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Sundt
Added 1w ago
Transportation Group Intern - Engineer
Sundt
Arizona
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Transportation Engineer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Phoenix
6 jobs
Tucson
2 jobs
Scottsdale
2 jobs
Tempe
1 job

Transportation Engineer Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Olsson
Olsson4 open roles
Sundt
Sundt3 open roles
City of Scottsdale
City of Scottsdale2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in transportation engineer jobs across Arizona.

  • Active Arizona Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related transportation field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or comparable design software
  • Experience with ADOT standards, traffic modeling, or roadway design in arid climates
  • Familiarity with AASHTO guidelines and federal transportation project requirements
  • Strong technical writing skills for reports, plans, and agency permit submissions

Transportation Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a transportation engineer in Arizona?

Becoming a transportation engineer in Arizona requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering followed by licensure through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. Candidates must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulate qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The PE license is required for independent design work and is the standard credential Arizona employers expect for mid-level and senior roles.

How much do transportation engineers make in Arizona?

Transportation engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $89,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,740 for the lowest 10% to over $138,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire transportation engineers in Arizona?

Companies currently hiring transportation engineers in Arizona include Sundt, Olsson, and Olsson, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's large-scale freeway expansion programs and growth in the Phoenix metro continue to drive steady demand from both public agencies and private engineering consultancies operating statewide.

Which Arizona cities have the most transportation engineer jobs?

Phoenix, Arizona, and Tucson account for the largest share of transportation engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to ADOT headquarters, major freeway corridor projects, and the concentration of engineering consultancies in the metro, while Tucson and Tempe generate demand through university-adjacent infrastructure programs, regional transit initiatives, and municipal public works departments.

Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of transportation engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves field reviews, agency coordination, and hands-on plan production. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are traffic modeling, report writing, and preliminary design work that does not require site presence.

How can I get hired as a transportation engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for junior or project engineer roles at large Arizona engineering consultancies or at ADOT, which regularly brings on recent graduates through structured onboarding programs. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation signals readiness and gives candidates a concrete credential edge. Adjacent roles in survey, construction inspection, or traffic data collection at Arizona firms or Maricopa County departments are common lateral moves that build qualifying experience toward a full PE.

Where can I find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to whichever ones fit.

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