Transportation Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Transportation Engineer jobs in Virginia are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in highway design, traffic engineering, and multimodal planning across entry-level through senior roles. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where agencies and contractors like VDOT, AECOM, and Parsons have deep, ongoing staffing needs. Traffic signal systems, interchange design, and transit corridor work are the most sought-after specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerVHB
Top cityFairfax, VA
Cities hiring11
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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HNTB Corporation
Transportation Focused Water Resources Senior Project Engineer, Team Lead
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HNTB Corporation
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Transportation Focused Water Resources Senior Project Engineer, Team Lead
HNTB Corporation
Arlington, Virginia
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$110k.86 - $199k.23/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Kimley-Horn
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Signals Engineer
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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Signals Engineer
Kimley-Horn
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Systems Administration
$85k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Senior Transportation - Water Resources Engineer
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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Added 1w ago
Senior Transportation - Water Resources Engineer
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Richmond, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$160k - $240k/yr
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Transportation - Water Resources Engineer - Mid Level
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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Added 1w ago
Transportation - Water Resources Engineer - Mid Level
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Fairfax, Virginia
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$140k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Transportation - Water Resources Engineer
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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Added 1w ago
Transportation - Water Resources Engineer
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Fairfax, Virginia
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$90k - $185k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Transportation Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fairfax
5 jobs
Richmond
5 jobs
Virginia Beach
4 jobs
Roanoke
3 jobs
Arlington
3 jobs
Ashburn
1 job
Chesterfield
1 job
Newport News
1 job
Williamsburg
1 job

Transportation Engineer Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

VHB
VHB4 open roles
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP3 open roles
HDR
HDR2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Government & Public Sector

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related transportation engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in traffic modeling and design software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience with VDOT design standards, roadway specifications, or VDOT project delivery processes
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification accepted for entry-level and junior transportation engineer positions
  • Familiarity with federal transportation funding programs and NEPA environmental review documentation

Transportation Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a transportation engineer in Virginia?

Becoming a transportation engineer in Virginia starts with a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering from an accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn the Engineer-in-Training designation. After gaining qualifying experience, you apply to the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects to sit for the PE exam. Licensure is required for independent practice and for signing off on project documents.

How much do transportation engineers make in Virginia?

Transportation engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $97,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,000 for the lowest 10% to over $150,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire transportation engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring transportation engineers in Virginia right now include VHB, Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large state agency contracts, federal defense corridors, and private infrastructure consulting means openings appear across both public-sector clients and engineering services firms.

Which Virginia cities have the most transportation engineer jobs?

Fairfax, Richmond, and Virginia Beach have the most transportation engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of VDOT's central offices, proximity to federal transportation agencies, and major contractors supporting I-495 and Route 66 corridor projects, while Richmond anchors statewide infrastructure work and Hampton Roads draws demand from port access, military installation connectivity, and bridge and tunnel projects.

Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're limited. Transportation engineering is a largely site-dependent and agency-facing discipline, so most roles require in-person fieldwork, client meetings, or VDOT coordination. About 64% of transportation engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with those positions most often covering traffic data analysis, travel demand modeling, or grant documentation work that can be done off-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is a junior or staff engineer role with a Virginia consulting firm or VDOT itself, both of which regularly hire new graduates into structured mentorship programs. Earning your Engineer-in-Training certification before applying gives you a concrete credential. Large contractors like Parsons and AECOM run associate engineer programs that let candidates move from adjacent roles such as survey technician or construction inspector into full transportation engineering tracks while working toward PE licensure.

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

You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across consulting firms, state agencies, and infrastructure contractors. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employer.

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