How do they match: 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.

  • Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
  • 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.
  • Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
  • Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
  • Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
  • Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
  • Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.

  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.
  • Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
  • Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
  • Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.