Transportation Engineers

Draft plans for surface transportation initiatives in accordance with accepted engineering practices and local, regional, state, and national building codes. Craft transportation facility plans, specs, or estimations...

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Physical demands

Activities

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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
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Areas of Study

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