Transportation engineering is a civil engineering discipline concerned with the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of transportation systems, including highways, railways, transit networks, and related infrastructure. Employment opportunities in this field vary by state and are influenced by transportation funding levels, infrastructure programs, and population and freight movement patterns.
This analysis is based on transportation engineering job postings collected from CEEcareers.com. The 2025 data highlights the ten U.S. states with the highest concentration of transportation engineering job opportunities.
In 2025, Florida records the highest share of transportation engineering job postings, representing 9.86% of the total. Pennsylvania follows with 8.26%, while California ranks third at 7.95%. New York accounts for 6.80% of postings, and Maryland represents 5.96%, placing both states among the leading markets this year.
Several additional states contribute notable portions of transportation engineering job postings. Ohio represents 5.28%, followed by Texas (5.05%). Illinois (3.75%), Massachusetts (3.59%), and Georgia (3.29%) complete the list of the top ten states for transportation engineering jobs in 2025.
The pie chart shows that full-time positions dominate transportation engineering job postings in 2025, accounting for just under 86% of the total. Internships represent approximately 13.5% of roles, while part-time and contract positions together account for less than 1% of postings.
Compared to 2024, the ranking of states shows several changes. Florida moves into the top position in 2025, while Texas, which led in 2024, appears lower in the rankings. Pennsylvania increases its share and ranks higher than in the previous year. New York’s share remains below its earlier levels, continuing a downward trend observed in recent data. Ohio and Georgia appear among the top ten states in 2025, while states such as Minnesota and North Carolina, which ranked highly in 2024, no longer appear in the top group.
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