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Transportation Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 26 tasks, including 23 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 16323 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 16320 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.

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Core · Task 16305 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.

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Core · Task 16311 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.

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Core · Task 16319 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.

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Core · Task 16303 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.

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Core · Task 16310 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.

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Core · Task 16314 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.

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Core · Task 16318 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Estimate transportation project costs.

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Core · Task 19612 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.

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Core · Task 16307 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.

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Core · Task 16309 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.

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Core · Task 16316 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.

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Core · Task 16304 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.

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Core · Task 16306 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.

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Core · Task 16321 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.

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Core · Task 16322 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.

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Core · Task 16313 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.

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Core · Task 19616 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

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Core · Task 16312 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.

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Core · Task 19615 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.

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Core · Task 16317 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.

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Core · Task 19613 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.

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Supplemental · Task 16315 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.

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Supplemental · Task 16308 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.

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Supplemental · Task 19614 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

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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