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.

  • Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
  • 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.
  • Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
  • Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
  • Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
  • Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.