# Transportation Engineers > 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. - Code: 17-2051.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2051) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (23 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2051.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2051.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. 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. Core task · Task 16323 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 2. Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices. Core task · Task 16320 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 3. Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices. Core task · Task 16305 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 4. Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function. Core task · Task 16311 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 5. Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules. Core task · Task 16319 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 6. Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings. Core task · Task 16303 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 7. Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations. Core task · Task 16310 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 8. Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety. Core task · Task 16314 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 9. Estimate transportation project costs. Core task · Task 16318 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 10. Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects. Core task · Task 19612 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 11. Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion. Core task · Task 16307 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 12. Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials. Core task · Task 16309 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 13. Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations. Core task · Task 16316 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 14. Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact. Core task · Task 16304 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 15. Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion. Core task · Task 16306 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 16. Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects. Core task · Task 16321 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 17. Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components. Core task · Task 16322 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 18. Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems. Core task · Task 16313 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 19. Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Core task · Task 19616 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 20. Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration. Core task · Task 16312 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 21. Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards. Core task · Task 19615 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 22. Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects. Core task · Task 16317 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 23. Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures. Core task · Task 19613 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 24. Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards. Supplemental task · Task 16315 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 25. Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes. Supplemental task · Task 16308 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023 26. 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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