Senior Level Transportation Engineer Jobs

Senior level transportation engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of complex infrastructure decisions, project outcomes, and the technical teams that deliver them. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 17% remote or hybrid availability and employers like HDR, Michael Baker International, and BKF Engineers hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles441+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHDR
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type83% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Kleinfelder
Transportation Engineer
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Kleinfelder
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Transportation Engineer
Kleinfelder
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Sundt
Construction Project Director - Transportation
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Sundt
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Construction Project Director - Transportation
Sundt
Vancouver, Washington
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$170k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Advance Auto Parts
Product Manager, Logistics and Transportation
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Advance Auto Parts
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Product Manager, Logistics and Transportation
Advance Auto Parts
Raleigh, North Carolina
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Rinker Design Associates, LLC
Senior Transportation Manager
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Rinker Design Associates, LLC
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Senior Transportation Manager
Rinker Design Associates, LLC
Glen Allen, Virginia
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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C
Transportation Engineer - Mid Level
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Transportation Engineer - Mid Level
Company
Raleigh, North Carolina
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Level Transportation Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • HDR
    HDR29
  • Michael Baker International
    Michael Baker International21
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers17
  • Stantec
    Stantec12
  • AECOM
    AECOM11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services309
  • Construction & Real Estate66
  • Healthcare & Medical Services26
  • Manufacturing13
  • Technology & Software12

Senior Level Transportation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level transportation engineer job?

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who can own a project from scoping through delivery, not just execute assigned tasks. Demonstrating experience leading multidisciplinary teams, navigating agency approvals, and making consequential design decisions gives candidates the clearest edge. A portfolio that shows specific infrastructure outcomes you drove, rather than teams you supported, is what moves applications forward.

Which companies hire senior level transportation engineers?

Companies hiring senior level transportation engineers right now include HDR, Michael Baker International, and BKF Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large engineering and consulting firms, public infrastructure agencies, and contractors managing capital-intensive projects where experienced technical leadership is a direct project requirement.

Are there remote senior level transportation engineer jobs?

Yes, though remote availability is more limited than in purely office-based fields given the site-dependent nature of much transportation work. About 17% of senior level transportation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for roles centered on planning, analysis, or program management rather than active construction oversight.

What makes a transportation engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage lead projects or technical programs rather than contributing to them, make binding design and methodology decisions, and are accountable for deliverables across disciplines. Mentoring junior and mid-level staff is standard, and senior engineers regularly represent the team in client, agency, or stakeholder settings where technical authority matters.

Which industries hire the most senior level transportation engineers?

Senior Level transportation engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large-scale infrastructure programs, long-duration capital projects, and regulatory environments that require engineers with deep technical experience and the capacity to lead teams through complex delivery.