{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:50.854Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2051.01","title":"Transportation Engineers","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full scope of Transportation Engineer practice — from entry-level design drafting and data collection through senior autonomous project delivery to executive-level program leadership, standards development, and public-sector stakeholder engagement.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Transportation system design plans — assist in drafting initial layouts for roads, bridges, or drainage structures under direct supervision using CAD software.","Construction plan review — check assigned sections of design drawings for completeness and conformity to standard engineering practices with guidance from a senior engineer.","Traffic operation reports — compile and format statistical data on accidents, pedestrian volume, or safety measures under direction for supervisor review.","Engineering calculations — perform basic stress and load calculations for roadway elements using standard formulas under close technical oversight.","Engineering standards and codes — read and interpret relevant transportation design standards, specifications, and government regulations with supervisor guidance.","Geographic information systems — enter, retrieve, and display spatial transportation data in GIS software to support project mapping tasks.","Stakeholder communication — attend meetings with contractors or utility companies and document discussion points under the direction of a project engineer.","Traffic flow investigation — collect field data on traffic volume and patterns at assigned locations using established counting and observation protocols.","Spreadsheet and office software — organize project data, prepare tables, and draft routine correspondence using standard office suite and spreadsheet applications.","Public meeting support — assist in preparing maps, exhibits, and handouts for use at transportation-related public hearings under senior engineer direction."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Transportation infrastructure design — prepare detailed plans for streets, highway segments, or drainage structures with reduced oversight, applying applicable design standards.","Design review and quality control — independently check construction plans, design calculations, and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to engineering standards on routine projects.","Traffic safety reporting — compile and analyze accident and pedestrian data to produce complete administrative and technical reports on traffic operations for agency use.","Structural modification planning — develop alteration plans for existing transportation structures to improve safety or function, applying engineering judgment on familiar project types.","Interagency coordination — confer directly with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to clarify plans, resolve specification conflicts, and confirm work schedules.","Final layout drawings — prepare complete project layout drawings incorporating stress calculations and construction details with limited senior review.","Traffic problem analysis — investigate identified traffic flow or safety deficiencies and recommend practical improvement measures using analytical and systems evaluation skills.","CAD and analytical software — produce engineering-grade design drawings and run analytical models using CAD and specialized transportation engineering software with proficiency.","Project scheduling — apply time management practices to track task milestones, coordinate deliverables, and flag schedule risks on assigned project segments.","Public presentation delivery — present transportation data, maps, and project information at public meetings, responding to routine audience questions clearly and accurately."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex transportation system design — autonomously design integrated systems including airports, commuter rail alignments, and major highway interchanges, resolving non-routine engineering challenges.","Multi-discipline plan review — lead thorough review of full construction plan sets, design calculations, and cost estimates across disciplines to ensure accuracy, safety, and code compliance.","Advanced traffic analysis — investigate complex traffic problems involving multiple modes and competing demands, producing technically rigorous reports with actionable safety and flow recommendations.","Structural retrofit engineering — develop and validate modification strategies for aging or underperforming transportation structures, incorporating risk assessment and life-cycle cost considerations.","Cross-sector stakeholder negotiation — lead technical negotiations with contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to resolve design conflicts and align specifications with project goals.","High-stakes public presentations — represent the organization at contentious public hearings, presenting complex engineering data, absorbing community concerns, and articulating technical trade-offs accessibly.","Final engineering deliverables — produce complete, signed final project layout packages including detailed stress calculations, specifications, and construction notes ready for contractor bid.","Systems analysis and optimization — apply systems analysis and operations analysis methods to evaluate transportation network performance and model the effects of proposed design changes.","GIS-integrated design — integrate GIS data with CAD and analytical software to produce spatially accurate transportation designs that account for environmental, land-use, and demand factors.","Regulatory and legal compliance — interpret and apply transportation law, government regulations, and public safety codes autonomously to ensure project designs meet all legal requirements."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational design strategy — set the technical direction and design philosophy for major transportation programs, aligning engineering standards and innovation goals with agency or firm objectives.","Enterprise quality assurance — establish and oversee organization-wide plan review, calculation verification, and cost-estimation protocols to ensure consistent engineering excellence across all projects.","Policy and safety leadership — direct the development of traffic safety policies and reporting frameworks, influencing regional or statewide transportation safety outcomes through data-driven decision making.","Capital program planning — lead multi-year infrastructure modification and replacement programs, prioritizing investments to maximize system safety, capacity, and equity across the transportation network.","Executive-level stakeholder relations — represent the organization in high-level negotiations with government agencies, contractors, and elected officials, shaping project scope, funding, and regulatory outcomes.","Public and legislative advocacy — testify before legislative bodies and lead complex community engagement processes, translating technical engineering positions into accessible policy arguments.","Technical standards development — author or substantially revise organizational, state, or industry design standards and specifications that govern how transportation projects are engineered and delivered.","Workforce development and mentorship — design and implement technical training curricula, mentorship structures, and performance frameworks that build engineering capability across project teams.","Cross-functional program management — direct large, multi-disciplinary project teams using project management software and resource planning tools, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets are met.","Innovation and technology adoption — evaluate emerging transportation technologies, analytical tools, and engineering methodologies, leading their adoption to improve design quality and organizational competitiveness."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}