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Transportation Engineers

SOC 17-2051.01

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Mathematics

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Writing

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Design

4.8

Engineering and Technology

4.7

Mathematics

4.5

Building and Construction

4.4

Transportation

4.2

English Language

4.0

Physics

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Key Tasks

1Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.

2Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.

3Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.

4Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.

5Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.

Also Known As

Airport Engineer Airport Manager Civil Transportation Engineer Design Manager Engineer Highway Engineer Highway Project Engineer Project Engineer Rail Engineer Roadway Designer