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.

Tasks Include:

Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +5.0%

National: +6.5%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$95,890.00

State

$87,830.00

Regional

Transportation Engineers

Description

Career Cluster:

Architecture & Construction

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Transportation Engineers

Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 77.27%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 9.09%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 9.09%
Master's Degree = 4.55%

Related Work Experience

None = 36.36%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 18.18%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.09%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.09%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 9.09%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 9.09%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 4.55%
Over 10 years = 4.55%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 31.82%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.64%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.64%
Up to and including 1 month = 9.09%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.09%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.09%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 9.09%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.55%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 27.27%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 18.18%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.64%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 9.09%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.09%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 9.09%
None or short demonstration = 4.55%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.55%
Over 10 years = 4.55%

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Transportation Engineers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.
Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
Estimate transportation project costs.
Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.
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.
Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.
Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
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.

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Transportation Engineers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Laser printers (Computer laser printers)
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Facsimile machines (Fax machines)
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Two way radios (Mobile radios)
Special purpose telephones (Multi-line telephone systems)
Personal computers
Photocopiers (Photocopying equipment)

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

Citilabs Cube
McTrans HCS+
McTrans TRANSYT-7F
McTrans TSIS-CORSIM
Trafficware SynchroGreen

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk AutoCAD software
Autodesk Land Desktop
Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
Bentley Microstation
Trafficware SimTraffic

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Map creation software

Bentley InRoads software
ESRI ArcGIS software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Microsoft Project

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

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Special Requirements

If your work as an engineer affects public health, safety, or property, you must register with the state. To become licensed as a professional engineer in Virginia, applicants must meet the following requirements:

EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Educational Requirements:

Must meet one of the following:

1. Graduate of approved curriculum of 4 years or more OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 2 years of experience

2. Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited curriculum and within 12 months of degree.

3. Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum + 6 years of experience

4. Graduated with an undergraduate degree from an institution without an approved curriculum and obtained a graduate degree from an institution with an approved curriculum

Professional Engineer Educational Requirements:

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved curriculum + 4 years of professional experience as an EIT OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 6 years of professional experience as an EIT

2. Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum of four years or more + 10 years experience

3. Graduate from an accredited undergraduate engineering degree and a doctorate degree in engineering from an institution with an accredited undergraduate program + 4 years of experience

4. Graduated from an engineering , engineering technology or related science curriculum of four years or more + 20 years

Licensure for Engineers:

Step 1:

Graduation

The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university.

Step 2:

FE Exam

The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds.

Step 3:

Work Experience

Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience.

Step 4:

PE Exam

Once you have gained the appropriate experience, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October.

After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process—education, experience, and examinations—you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board.

Required Fees:

The examination fee shall consist of the administration expenses of the department resulting from the board’s examination procedures and contract charges.

Principles And Practice Exam:

$250

Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam:

$140 (can vary by state)

Renewal:

$30

Principles And Practice Exam Application:

$40

Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam Application:

$20

Comity:

$40

PE Exam rescore:

$25

FE/PE out of state proctor:

$30

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)

Transportation Engineers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
97.50	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
94.25	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
88.75	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
80.75	Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
79.50	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
68.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
67.00	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
62.50	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
62.50	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
61.25	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
59.50	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
58.00	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
50.00	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
75.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
72.00	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
72.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
72.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
72.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
68.75	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
68.75	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
68.75	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
65.50	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
59.50	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
56.25	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
56.25	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56.25	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
53.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
53.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
53.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50.00	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
50.00	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
50.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.

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Transportation Engineers

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
72.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72.00	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
72.00	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
68.75	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
68.75	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
68.75	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56.25	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
56.25	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
53.00	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
50.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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Transportation Engineers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
94.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
87.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
86.25	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
81.75	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
80.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
79.50	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
78.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
77.50	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
77.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
77.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
76.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
76.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
73.75	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
73.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
72.50	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
71.50	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
71.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
71.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
71.50	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
69.00	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
68.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
67.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
67.00	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
66.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
63.75	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
58.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
56.75	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
56.00	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
54.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
50.00	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
89.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
88.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
81.75	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
80.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
76.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
76.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
70.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
70.50	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
62.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
61.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
61.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
59.00	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
55.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
54.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
51.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
72.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
72.17	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
66.67	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
66.67	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
50.00	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
97.20	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
94.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
90.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
89.00	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
85.40	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
85.40	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
85.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
79.00	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
79.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
77.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
77.20	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
76.40	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
76.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
74.60	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
70.00	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
67.60	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
67.20	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
66.40	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
63.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
60.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
59.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
57.20	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
57.20	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
57.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
55.40	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
50.00	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
49.60	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$63,220.00	$95,890.00	$123,010.00
Virginia	$61,870.00	$87,830.00	$110,990.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$74,240.00	$95,120.00	$118,320.00
Bay Consortium	$66,610.00	$93,090.00	$117,150.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$65,850.00	$83,940.00	$107,580.00
Central VA/Region2000	$54,350.00	$76,750.00	$102,340.00
Crater Area	$72,400.00	$100,800.00	$114,620.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$59,560.00	$80,350.00	$104,400.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$62,710.00	$82,660.00	$106,000.00
Northern Virginia	$74,260.00	$98,430.00	$118,930.00
Piedmont Workforce	$65,120.00	$89,730.00	$112,790.00
Shenandoah Valley	$61,530.00	$87,760.00	$111,190.00
South Central	$59,770.00	$82,680.00	$109,510.00
Southwestern Virginia	$56,090.00	$78,420.00	$112,790.00
West Piedmont	$52,750.00	$66,830.00	$93,080.00
Western Virginia	$62,670.00	$80,670.00	$101,320.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Transportation Engineers

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	341,800	363,900	+6.5%
Virginia	10,135	10,645	+5.0%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	1,027	1,205	+17.3%
Bay Consortium	280	296	+5.7%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	1,780	2,001	+12.4%
Central VA/Region2000	91	108	+18.7%
Crater Area	107	135	+26.2%
Greater Peninsula	581	671	+15.5%
Hampton Roads	1,360	1,456	+7.1%
New River/Mt. Rogers	165	185	+12.1%
Northern Virginia	4,457	5,168	+16.0%
Piedmont Workforce	165	185	+12.1%
Shenandoah Valley	401	465	+16.0%
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	73	100	+37.0%
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	302	320	+6.0%

* - Estimated

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Automotive and Allied
Bioenvironmental Engineering
Construction and Utilities
Ground and Naval Arms
Non-Occupational, Other

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	5.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Working with Computers	4.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.5
Getting Information	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	4.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.0
Developing and Building Teams	4.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Staffing Organizational Units	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.0
Performing General Physical Activities	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5

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Transportation Engineers

Titles

Airport Engineer
Civil Transportation Engineer
Highway Engineer
Project Manager
Traffic Engineer
Traffic Operations Engineer
Transportation Analyst
Transportation Consultant
Transportation Design Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Transportation Planning Engineer

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Transportation Engineers

Related Schools

George Mason University
Liberty University
Old Dominion University
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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