transport engineer

Transport engineers design and set the engineering specifications for the construction and development of roadways and transport infrastructure. They apply engineering concepts and knowledge for developing sustainable and efficient modes of transportation ranging from roads to canals, railways, and airports.

Alternative Labels

chartered transport engineer

highways engineer

roads engineer

traffic engineer

transportation engineer

transportation engineering adviser

transportation engineering consultant

transportation engineering expert

transportation engineering specialist

transportation infrastructure engineer

transportation project engineer

transport engineer

transport infrastructure engineer

transport project engineer

transport projects engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs advise on use of land approve engineering design carry out statistical forecasts design transportation systems ensure compliance with safety legislation execute analytical mathematical calculations manage budgets perform scientific research promote the use of sustainable transport use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

civil engineering construction methods design principles engineering principles engineering processes mathematics mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products technical drawings transportation engineering transportation methods urban planning zoning codes

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse road traffic patterns analyse transport studies conduct field work conduct land surveys develop efficiency plans for logistics operations execute feasibility study inspect construction supplies monitor contractor performance simulate transport problems study traffic flow use CAD software use methods of logistical data analysis

Optional Knowledge

air traffic management green logistics multimodal transport logistics non-destructive testing traffic engineering

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/aad7819e-d62e-41de-a594-9f2be186a6c2

Status

released

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