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VHB

Transportation Roadway Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · Hybrid

$85K - $120K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION TRANSPORTATION ROADWAY ENGINEER | RICHMOND, VA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | HYBRID VHB's Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA offices are seeking a Transportation Roadway Engineer to ...

VHB

Transportation Roadway Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · Hybrid

$85K - $120K/yr

ABOUT THE POSITION TRANSPORTATION ROADWAY ENGINEER | RICHMOND, VA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | HYBRID VHB's Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA offices are seeking a Transportation Roadway Engineer to join our ...

VHB

Transportation Roadway Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION TRANSPORTATION ROADWAY ENGINEER | RICHMOND, VA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | HYBRID VHB's Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA offices are seeking a Transportation Roadway Engineer to ...

Trilon

Roadway Engineer, EIT

Fredericksburg, VA

Expand Your Transportation Engineering Career at RDA! Are you an early-career engineer looking to make waves in the transportation industry? RDA offers an exciting opportunity to join our cutting ...

HNTB

Transportation Planning Engineer II

Arlington, VA · On-site

$74K - $139K/yr

Performing transportation analyses, evaluations, and engineering studies to support data-driven recommendations for improving roadway safety and operations; Preparing technical reports, maps ...

VHB

Transportation Roadway Engineer

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$85K - $120K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION TRANSPORTATION ROADWAY ENGINEER | RICHMOND, VA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | HYBRID VHB's Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA offices are seeking a Transportation Roadway Engineer to ...

HNTB

Transportation Planning Engineer III

Arlington, VA · On-site

$95K - $149K/yr

Performing transportation analyses, evaluations, and engineering studies to develop data-driven recommendations and solutions for roadway safety and operational challenges; Preparing and presenting ...

AECOM

Senior Transportation Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$135K - $170K/yr

AECOM has a position available for a Senior Transportation Engineer in our Virginia Beach, Virginia office. The growing transportation department for roadway and structural design is looking for an ...

AECOM

Senior Transportation Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

AECOM has a position available for a Senior Transportation Engineer in our Virginia Beach, Virginia office. The growing transportation department for roadway and structural design is looking for an ...

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How much do transport engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for transport engineer in Virginia is $90,315.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,800.00 and $101,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a transport engineer do?

A Transport Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of transportation systems such as roads, highways, railways, airports, and public transit networks. They work to ensure that these systems are safe, efficient, and meet the needs of the public while considering environmental, economic, and social impacts. Their job often includes traffic analysis, transportation modeling, and collaborating with urban planners and government officials to develop long-term transportation strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transport engineer?

To thrive as a Transport Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of transportation planning and engineering principles, and typically a bachelor's degree in civil or transport engineering. Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, SYNCHRO, and GIS, along with relevant certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities are crucial soft skills for collaborating with stakeholders and addressing complex transit challenges. These skills ensure the effective design, analysis, and implementation of safe and efficient transportation systems.

What are some common challenges transport engineers face when coordinating with other departments on large infrastructure projects?

Transport Engineers often collaborate with urban planners, construction teams, and environmental specialists during major infrastructure projects. One common challenge is aligning the technical requirements of transport systems with the broader goals of city planning and environmental regulations. Effective communication and project management skills are essential to ensure deadlines are met and design changes are properly integrated. Navigating conflicting priorities and maintaining compliance with local and national standards can require flexibility and strong problem-solving abilities.

What is the difference between Transport Engineer vs Civil Engineer?

AspectTransport EngineerCivil Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in transportation engineering or related field; often requires licensureBachelor's degree in civil engineering; licensure often required
Work EnvironmentDesigning transportation systems, traffic management, infrastructure planningDesigning buildings, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure projects
Employer & Industry UsageTransport agencies, consulting firms, government departmentsConstruction firms, government agencies, private sector

Transport Engineers focus on transportation systems, traffic flow, and infrastructure planning, while Civil Engineers have a broader scope including various infrastructure projects. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in related environments, but their specific responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Transport Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,315 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Civil Engineering Associate, Transportation (Roadway)

Michael Baker International

Alexandria, VA • Hybrid

$85K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Civil Engineering Associate, Transportation (Roadway Design)

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What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is actively seeking a Civil Engineering Associate, Transportation to assist in the delivery of Virginia Transportation Projects from inception through completion. This is an exciting career opportunity to be part of and contribute to a growing transportation team with one of the preeminent national transportation engineering firms to focus on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to VDOT and local governments. 

What You'll Do:

You will work together with other team members towards the successful delivery of roadway and highway projects within our Virginia Surface Transportation Practice. We are looking for a candidate possessing a strong transportation engineering background and verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to support and eventually lead design efforts on transportation projects. Specific characteristics will include:

  • Responsible for developing design plans, calculations, cost estimates, for conceptual, preliminary, and final bid packages
  • Experience providing engineering design services for traditional design bid-build projects and design build highway projects
  • Demonstrated ability to assist and/or lead the design of project specific tasks, roadway and highway design, drainage design, maintenance of traffic control plans (MOT) designs, as well as other transportation engineering tasks
  • Experience with VDOT and local agency projects
  • Experience working within the VDOT OpenRoads Environment and the utilization of OpenRoads Designer and SUDA modules
  • Willingness to help create and foster a team environment
  • Possess strong a verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability delivering designs for complex transportation projects; as well as being goal oriented, quality focused, and have demonstrated success working within and fostering a team environment
  • Collaborate with the other team members to develop transportation projects including but not limited to roadway/highway, bridge, rail, transportation planning, traffic control, signing, pavement marking, knowledge of hydraulic design, and preliminary design for environmental documents

What You'll Need to Succeed: 

  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • BSCE in Civil Engineering
  • Experience with VDOT on roadway projects
  • Proficient with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer

Compensation: 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

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A safe and efficient transportation system is critical to providing access and connections for people and goods to spur economic growth and improve quality of life for users. The highway and roadway system  is  a crucial part of that transportation system and is at the heart of services Michael Baker provides to our clients and partners. We work with entities to enhance and maintain roadways across the country to serve all modes of transportation. For nearly 80 years, we have helped to shape America's highway network. We provide comprehensive highway planning, design and construction services from conceptual and preliminary engineering studies through final design, construction management, inspection and closeout.

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