Transportation Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Transportation Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in infrastructure planning, public transit, and highway design across a market that ranges from entry-level project engineers to senior program managers. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester are the primary hiring centers, where employers like the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, WSP, and Jacobs have sustained long-term workforces. Traffic modeling, multimodal corridor planning, and stormwater and drainage design are among the most consistently sought specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerAECOM
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring6
Work type56% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Ryder System
Lead Solutions Design Engineer - SIMIO Warehouse & Transportation Simulation (REMOTE)
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Ryder System
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Lead Solutions Design Engineer - SIMIO Warehouse & Transportation Simulation (REMOTE)
Ryder System
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $124k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

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Apex Companies, LLC
Senior Transportation Project Engineer
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Apex Companies, LLC
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Senior Transportation Project Engineer
Apex Companies, LLC
Woburn, Massachusetts
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$102k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Ryder System
Transportation Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (remote)
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Ryder System
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Transportation Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (remote)
Ryder System
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$90k - $101k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business

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Kleinfelder
Transportation Civil Engineer
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Kleinfelder
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Transportation Civil Engineer
Kleinfelder
Boston, Massachusetts
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
$81k - $109k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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City of Newton
Traffic (Transportation) Engineer
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City of Newton
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Traffic (Transportation) Engineer
City of Newton
Newton, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Growth Marketing
$77k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Transportation Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
5 jobs
Chelmsford
2 jobs
Newton
1 job
Woburn
1 job
Watertown
1 job
Foxborough
1 job

Transportation Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

AECOM
AECOM2 open roles
Bowman
Bowman2 open roles
Ryder System
Ryder System2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering from an accredited program
  • Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
  • Experience preparing MassDOT-compliant project plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Familiarity with the Massachusetts Project Development and Design Guide and federal highway standards
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing engineering reports and permit submissions

Transportation Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a transportation engineer in Massachusetts?

The standard path is a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering followed by licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Candidates first pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training, then accumulate qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. MassDOT projects typically require a PE license, making licensure essential for most mid-career and senior roles in the state.

How much do transportation engineers make in Massachusetts?

Transportation engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $106,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,280 for the lowest 10% to over $165,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire transportation engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring transportation engineers in Massachusetts right now include AECOM, Bowman, and Ryder System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's active capital program at MassDOT and the MBTA's ongoing infrastructure investment also sustain steady hiring at engineering consulting firms contracted to public agencies.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most transportation engineer jobs?

The cities with the most transportation engineer openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Chelmsford, and Newton. Boston anchors the market as the hub for MassDOT headquarters, major transit authorities, and the regional offices of national engineering firms, while Worcester and Springfield draw hiring through their own municipal infrastructure programs and proximity to state highway improvement corridors.

Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Transportation engineering is fundamentally a field-oriented discipline involving site visits, traffic counts, and coordination with construction teams, so most roles require a regular on-site or in-office presence. About 78% of transportation engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in planning, data analysis, and traffic modeling functions where the work is primarily software-based.

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

The most realistic entry point is a staff engineer or junior project engineer role at a consulting firm contracted to MassDOT or a regional planning agency. Large firms with Massachusetts offices regularly recruit new graduates and offer structured rotations through disciplines like traffic operations, drainage design, and environmental permitting. Sitting for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation signals seriousness to hiring managers. Internships with regional planning agencies like MAPC or the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission also convert into full-time offers at a meaningful rate.

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

You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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