Transportation Engineers
O*NET Code: 17-2051.01
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Airport EngineerCivil Transportation EngineerEngineerHighway Civil EngineerHighway EngineerHighway Project EngineerProject EngineerRail EngineerRoad EngineerRoadway DesignerRoadway EngineerState Roadway Design EngineerTraffic EngineerTraffic Operations EngineerTransportation AnalystTransportation ConsultantTransportation Design EngineerTransportation EngineerTransportation Engineering InternTransportation Planning Engineer
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Mathematics4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Time Management4/100
Active Listening4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (32)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation 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
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Autodesk Land Desktop
Computer aided design CAD software
0Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
Computer aided design CAD software
0Bentley InRoads Suite
Computer aided design CAD software
0Citilabs Cube
Analytical or scientific software
0Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Cubic Synchro Studio
Analytical or scientific software
0McTrans Center TSIS-CORSIM
Analytical or scientific software
0McTrans HCS+
Analytical or scientific software
0McTrans TRANSYT-7F
Analytical or scientific software
0OpenRoads Designer
Computer aided design CAD software
0PTV Vissim
Analytical or scientific software
0SIDRA INTERSECTION
Analytical or scientific software
0Trafficware SimTraffic
Computer aided design CAD software
0Trafficware SynchroGreen
Analytical or scientific software
0Transoft Solutions AutoTURN
Computer aided design CAD software
0Visual Solutions VisSIM
Analytical or scientific software
0Warehouse management system WMS
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Facilities Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Construction Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Logistics Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Aerospace Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Transportation Engineers → Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (90% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 4Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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