[Core] [22% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Design civil structures or systems.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
  DWAs: Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
  DWAs: Prepare technical or operational reports.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
  DWAs: Prepare detailed work plans.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
  DWAs: Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
  DWAs: Explain project details to the general public.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of civil structures.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
  DWAs: Advise others on health and safety issues.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Estimate transportation project costs.
  DWAs: Estimate operational costs.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
  DWAs: Design environmental control systems.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
  DWAs: Schedule operational activities. | Determine operational criteria or specifications. | Prepare project budgets.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
  DWAs: Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
  DWAs: Investigate the environmental impact of projects.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.
  DWAs: Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
  DWAs: Create models of engineering designs or methods.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.
  DWAs: Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services. | Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
  DWAs: Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
  DWAs: Direct surveying activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.
  DWAs: Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
  DWAs: Test characteristics of materials or structures.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
  DWAs: Develop software or computer applications.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Develop plans to deconstruct damaged or obsolete roadways or other transportation structures in a manner that is environmentally sound or prepares the land for sustainable development.
  DWAs: Prepare detailed work plans.

[EMERGING:New] Develop plans for integration of drone technology into transportation systems for purposes such as delivery of goods or traffic monitoring.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Mathematics (imp:3.88 lvl:4.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.90 lvl:6.45) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:4.77 lvl:6.14) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:4.55 lvl:5.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Building and Construction (imp:4.23 lvl:5.05) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mathematics (imp:4.18 lvl:5.05) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:3.73 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Physics (imp:3.68 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administration and Management (imp:3.50 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.50 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.45 lvl:4.55) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.32 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Education and Training (imp:3.00 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Communications and Media (imp:2.86 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Geography (imp:2.77 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.68 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:2.68 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administrative (imp:2.55 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mechanical (imp:2.50 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.45 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:2.29 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.24 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:2.18 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.05 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Biology (imp:1.91 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.82 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.77 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.50 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.32 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.18 lvl:0.32) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.14 lvl:0.27) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.09 lvl:0.27) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09 lvl:0.14) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.77 lvl:5.50) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.50 lvl:5.18) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.45 lvl:4.14) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.27 lvl:4.95) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:4.23 lvl:4.77) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.18 lvl:5.05) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.14 lvl:5.05) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.10 lvl:4.45) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Processing Information (imp:4.09 lvl:5.05) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.09 lvl:4.27) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.05 lvl:5.18) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.05 lvl:5.18) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.05 lvl:5.00) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.95 lvl:5.18) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.95 lvl:4.76) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.90 lvl:4.41) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.86 lvl:4.73) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.86 lvl:3.91) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.86 lvl:4.77) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.86 lvl:4.36) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.76 lvl:4.05) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.73 lvl:4.73) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.68 lvl:4.64) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.68 lvl:4.23) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.67 lvl:4.27) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.64) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.32 lvl:4.14) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.27 lvl:4.00) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.24 lvl:3.95) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.18 lvl:4.05) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.86 lvl:3.64) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.73 lvl:3.43) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.64 lvl:3.09) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.32 lvl:1.91) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.23 lvl:2.05) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.09 lvl:2.14) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.95 lvl:1.68) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.73 lvl:1.82) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.59 lvl:1.09) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.35) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.97) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Perseverance (imp:1.74) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.54) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.47) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.40) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Control (imp:1.16) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.06) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.01) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Social Orientation (imp:0.72) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.62) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.35) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.32) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:4.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:2.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 367,840
  annual_median    : $100,840
  annual_pct10     : $68,240
  annual_pct25     : $79,930
  annual_pct75     : $129,680
  annual_pct90     : $163,220
  annual_mean      : $108,670
  hourly_median    : $48.48

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($122,500)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($61,060)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.006x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  208,300  median: $ 100,690
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  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    3,040  median: $ 123,980
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    2,910  median: $  80,870
  Utilities                                emp:    2,230  median: $ 112,820
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,030  median: $ 105,410
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,350  median: $  95,050

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Transportation engineering or transport engineering is the application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operation and management of facilities for any mode of transportation to provide for the safe, efficient, rapid, comfortable, convenient, economical, and environmentally compatible movement of people and goods.


== Theory ==
The planning aspects of transportation engineering relate to elements of urban planning, and involve technical forecasting decisions and political factors. Technical forecasting of passenger travel usually involves an urban transportation planning model, requiring the estimation of trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and route assignment. More sophisticated forecasting can include other aspects of traveler decisions, including auto ownership, trip chaining (the decision to link individual trips together in a tour) and the choice of residential or business location (known as land use forecasting). Passenger trips are the focus of transportation engineering because they often represent the peak of demand on any transportation system.
A review of descriptions of the scope of various committees indicates that while facility planning and design continue to be the core of the transportation engineering field, such areas as operations planning, logistics, network analysis, financing, and policy analysis are also important, particularly to those working in highway and urban transportation. The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) list online the safety protocols, geometric design requirements, and signal timing.
Transportation engineering, primarily involves planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities. The facilities support air, highway, railroad, pipeline, water, and even space transportation. The design aspects of transportation engineering include the sizing of transportation facilities (how many lanes or how much capacity the facility has), determining the materials and thickness used in pavement designing the geometry (vertical and horizontal alignment) of the roadway (or track).
Before any planning occurs an engineer must take what is known as an inventory of the area or, if it is appropriate, the previous system in place. This inventory or database must include information on population, land use, economic activity, transportation facilities and services, travel patterns and volumes, laws and ordinances, regional financial resources, and community values and expectations. These inventories help the engineer create business models to complete accurate forecasts of the future conditions of the system.
Operations and management involve traffic engineering, so that vehicles move smoothly on the road or track.  Older techniques include signs, signals, markings, and tolling.  Newer technologies involve intelligent transportation systems, including advanced traveler information systems (such as variable message signs), advanced traffic control systems (such as ramp meters), and vehicle infrastructure integration. Human factors are an aspect of transportation engineering, particularly concerning driver-vehicle interface and user interface of road signs, signals, and markings.


== Specialization ==


=== Highway engineering ===

Engineers in this specialization:

Handle the planning, design, construction, and operation of highways, roads, and other vehicular facilities as well as their related bicycle and pedestrian realms
Estimate the transportation needs of the public and then secure the funding for projects
Analyze locations of high traffic volumes and high collisions for safety and capacity
Use engineering principles to improve the transportation system
Utilize the three design controls, which are the drivers, the vehicles, and the roadways themselves


=== Railroad engineering ===

Railway engineers handle the design, construction, and operation of railroads and mass transit systems that use a fixed guideway (such as light rail or monorails).
Typical tasks include:

Determine horizontal and vertical alignment of the railways
Determine station location
Design functional segments of stations like lines, platforms, etc.
Estimate construction cost
Railway engineers work to build a cleaner and safer transportation network by reinvesting and revitalizing the rail system to meet future demands. In the United States, railway engineers work with elected officials in Washington, D.C., on rail transportation issues to make sure that the rail system meets the country's transportation needs.
Railroad engineers can also move into the specialized field of train dispatching which focuses on train movement control.


=== Port and harbor engineering ===

Port and harbor engineers handle the design, construction, and operation of ports, harbors, canals, and other maritime facilities.


=== Airport engineering ===

Airport engineers design and construct airports. Airport engineers must account for the impacts and demands of aircraft in their design of airport facilities. These engineers must use the analysis of predominant wind direction to determine runway orientation, determine the size of runway border and safety areas, different wing tip to wing tip clearances for all gates and must designate the clear zones in the entire port. The Civil Engineering Department, consisting of Civil and Structural Engineers, undertakes the structural design of passenger terminal design and cargo terminals, aircraft hangars (for parking commercial, private and government aircraft), runways and other pavements, technical buildings for installation of airport ground aids etc. for the airports in-house requirements and consultancy projects. They are even responsible for the master plan for airports they are authorized to work with.


== See also ==


== References ==


== External links ==

 Media related to Transport engineering at Wikimedia Commons
Home Institute of Transportation Engineers, a professional society for transportation engineers
A better future transformed by transportation technology and innovation. ITS America
Home ASCE

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  Extract: Traffic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that uses engineering techniques to achieve the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on roadways. It focuses mainly on research for safe and efficient traffic flow, such as road geometry, sidewalks and crosswalks, cycling infrastructure

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  Extract: John Forester was an English-American licensed industrial engineer, cycling advocate and activist who described himself as a bicycle transportation engineer. As a cycling activist, he promoted "the vehicular cycling principle" in which "Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of 

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  Extract: Bernadette Wagenblast is an American transportation journalist, radio personality and voice-over artist. She is the founder and editor of the Transportation Communications Newsletter. The newsletter originated as a discussion group in June 1998, evolving into its current format shortly thereafter. S

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  Extract: A customer engineer (CE) is a worker whose primary job scope is to provide a service to customers who have signed a contract with the company. Originally, the term was used by IBM, but now customer engineer is also being used by other companies.

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Transportation Engineers develop comprehensive plans for surface transportation projects including highways, airports, and transit systems according to federal and state engineering standards. They prepare detailed designs, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation facilities while ensuring compliance with construction policies and safety regulations. These professionals combine engineering expertise with traffic analysis to improve existing infrastructure and create new transportation solutions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A Transportation Engineer begins their day reviewing AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and project specifications for a highway improvement project. They analyze traffic flow data and accident reports to identify safety concerns, then design modifications to existing roadway alignments. Mid-morning involves conferring with contractors and government agencies about construction schedules and permit requirements. The afternoon is spent preparing technical reports on traffic operations and presenting findings at a public hearing for a new commuter rail project. They conclude by estimating project costs and updating stress calculations for bridge designs using specialized engineering software.

WHO THRIVES:
Transportation Engineers thrive with strong realistic and investigative interests, excelling in systematic problem-solving and technical analysis. They possess exceptional mathematical abilities (level 4.6) and engineering knowledge (level 6.5), combined with high dependability and attention to detail work styles. Successful professionals demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills (level 4.8) for presenting complex technical information to diverse stakeholders including government officials and the public. They exhibit problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities to identify infrastructure issues and develop practical engineering solutions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Transportation Engineering requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, representing 77.3% of practitioners according to education distribution data. Entry-level positions typically require coursework in transportation systems, structural design, and traffic engineering principles. New graduates often begin as junior engineers working under supervision on highway design projects, gaining experience with industry-standard software like AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Transportation Engineers advance to senior project engineer roles managing complex infrastructure projects worth millions of dollars. Career progression leads to transportation planning manager positions, consulting practice leadership, or specialized roles in emerging areas like drone technology integration into transportation systems. Advanced practitioners may transition to transportation policy roles in government agencies or become expert witnesses in infrastructure litigation cases.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Transportation Engineers earn a median annual wage of $100,840 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with employment of 367,840 professionals nationwide. Geographic wage variation is moderate with a 2.01x ratio between highest-paying California ($122,500) and lowest-paying Puerto Rico ($61,060). The profession shows strong demand with 208,300 employed in professional services firms and 85,150 in government agencies. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation needed, reflecting the specialized expertise required for infrastructure design and safety compliance.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Transportation Engineers face moderate automation risk as computer-aided design tools increasingly automate routine drafting and calculation tasks. However, the role's emphasis on complex problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and public safety decision-making provides protection against automation. The emergence of drone technology integration and smart transportation systems creates new specialization opportunities requiring human judgment and creative engineering solutions.

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