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.
21 alternate job titles:
Airport Engineer
Civil Transportation Engineer
Engineer
Highway Civil Engineer
Highway Engineer
Highway Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Rail Engineer
Road Engineer
Roadway Designer
Roadway Engineer
State Roadway Design Engineer
Traffic Engineer
Traffic Operations Engineer
Transportation Analyst
Transportation Consultant
Transportation Design Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Transportation Engineering Intern
Transportation Planning Engineer
Transportation Project Engineer
Salary Information
Transportation Engineers: $99,590 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Explain project details to the general public. | General |
| Prepare technical or operational reports. | General |
| Determine operational criteria or specifications. | General |
| Schedule operational activities. | General |
| Prepare project budgets. | General |
| Prepare detailed work plans. | General |
| Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services. | General |
| Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers. | General |
| Advise others on health and safety issues. | General |
| Test characteristics of materials or structures. | General |
| Direct surveying activities. | General |
| Estimate operational costs. | General |
| Investigate the environmental impact of projects. | General |
| Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans. | Analysis |
| Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems. | Analysis |
| Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality. | Analysis |
| Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications. | Analysis |
| Develop software or computer applications. | Development |
| Create graphical representations of civil structures. | Development |
| Create models of engineering designs or methods. | Development |
| Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. | Development |
| Design civil structures or systems. | Development |
| Design environmental control systems. | Development |
| Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities. | Development |
| Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| Cubic Synchro Studio | Analytical or scientific software |
| OpenRoads Designer | Computer aided design CAD software |
| PTV Vissim | Analytical or scientific software |
| Autodesk Land Desktop | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley InRoads Suite | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Citilabs Cube | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| McTrans Center TSIS-CORSIM | Analytical or scientific software |
| McTrans HCS+ | Analytical or scientific software |
| McTrans TRANSYT-7F | Analytical or scientific software |
| SIDRA INTERSECTION | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trafficware SimTraffic | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Trafficware SynchroGreen | Analytical or scientific software |
| Transoft Solutions AutoTURN | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Visual Solutions VisSIM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Construction Inspection | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Oracle SCM Transportation and Global Trade Management Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Professional Traffic Operations Engineer | Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc. | Not Available |
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