TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

About

Transportation engineering is a branch of civil engineering that is involved in the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of safe and efficient transportation systems. These systems include roadways, railways, waterways, and intermodal operations. … These systems are typically large and expensive.

Career

Employment of all civil engineers, which includes transportation engineers, is expected to grow by 6% between 2018 and 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS also reported that the median salary for this group was $86,640 as of May 2018. As of September 2019, Payscale.com reports an annual median salary for transportation engineers of $66,134.

Besides a college degree, transportation engineers may be required to obtain state licensure. Requirements can vary, but full, professional licensure typically involves education requirements, work experience and passing a qualifying exam. Those in this field can expect a median annual salary around $66,000.

Job Prospects

JOB OPTIONS

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

• Building control surveyor
• CAD technician
• Consulting civil engineer
• Contracting civil engineer
• Design engineer
• Estimator
• Fire risk assessor
• Nuclear engineer
• Site engineer
• Structural engineer
• Water engineer

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

• Building services engineer
• Construction manager
• Engineering geologist
• Environmental consultant
• Geotechnical engineer
• Patent attorney
• Quantity surveyor
• Sustainability consultant
• Urban designer

Remuneration

Course Structure

Part-I

Part-II