Transportation Engineers
Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Transportation Engineers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Transportation Engineer → Associate Transportation Engineer → Senior Transportation Engineer → Lead Transportation Engineer
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
151K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $63,220 - $85,075/year With equity/bonuses: $69,542 - $102,090 Top markets (SF/NYC): $72,703 - $102,090 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $44,254 - $76,568 Year 2-3: Junior level $85,075 - $101,584 Year 4-6: Mid level $101,584 - $110,138 Year 7-10: Senior level $110,138 - $135,224 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Transportation Engineer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Writing You communicate clearly with…
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