Transportation Engineers

Transportation Engineers

Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Integrity * Analytical Thinking * Dependability * Cooperation * Persistence * Initiative * Leadership * Self Control * Achievement/Effort

Representative Tasks * Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices. * Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting. * Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.

Industry

Government, Transportation & Warehousing, Other Services (Except Public Administration),

Job Family Architecture and Engineering

Sample Job Titles Airport Engineer, Airport Manager, Civil Transportation Engineer, Design Manager, Engineer, Highway Engineer, Highway Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Rail Engineer, Road Engineer, Roadway Designer, Roadway Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Traffic Operations Engineer, Transportation Analyst, Transportation Consultant, Transportation Design Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Transportation Planning Engineer.