17-2051.01Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

Primary Directive

Design and evaluate transportation systems for safety and efficiency.

Execution Steps

1
Design transportation systems
Create plans for new transportation systems like highways or bridges.
2
Check construction plans
Review plans and calculations for accuracy and compliance with standards.
3
Prepare technical reports
Compile reports on traffic operations, including safety measures and accident data.
4
Inspect completed projects
Ensure finished transportation projects meet safety and regulatory standards.
5
Evaluate traffic control systems
Assess the need for modifications to traffic lights or control devices.

Toolbox Requirements

Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStationESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPythonStructured query language SQL

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