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Transportation Engineers In Demand

General Information

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit72.94%
  2. State and local government13.93%
  3. Self-employed7.15%
  4. Federal government4.34%
  5. Private, not for profit1.59%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+5%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$89,940

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$60,280
$105,300
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 77%
  • Associate's degree 9%
  • Post baccalaureate 9%
  • Master's degree 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Transportation
  • Building and Construction
  • Mathematics

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