What You'll Do

  • 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.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Writing 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Mathematics 3.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.88/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.88/5
Time Management 3.88/5
Active Listening 3.75/5
Systems Analysis 3.75/5
Systems Evaluation 3.75/5
Coordination 3.62/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Integrity, Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Cooperation, Dependability

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Category Flexibility 4.0/5

Technologies & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Land Desktop Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite Bentley InRoads Suite Bentley MicroStation Citilabs Cube Computer aided design and drafting software CADD Cubic Synchro Studio ESRI ArcGIS software McTrans Center TSIS-CORSIM McTrans HCS+ McTrans TRANSYT-7F Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word OpenRoads Designer

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.59/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.27/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.23/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.05/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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