Will “Transportation Analyst” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2051.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Transportation Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Transportation Engineers
- Transportation Engineer
- Traffic Operations Engineer
- Project Manager
- Transportation Planning Engineer
- Transportation Design Engineer
- Transportation Consultant
- Traffic Engineer
- Roadway Engineer
- Highway Engineer
- Civil Transportation Engineer
- Airport Engineer
Tasks for “Transportation Analyst”
- Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
- Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
- Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
- Design transportation systems or structures, using sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.
- Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
- Estimate transportation project costs.
- Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
- Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
- Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.
- 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.
- Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
- Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
- Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- 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.
- Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
- Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.
- Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
- Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
- Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
- Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
- Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
- Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
- Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
- Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
- Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
Related Technology & Tools
- Mobile radios
- Digital cameras
- Photocopying equipment
- Laser facsimile machines
- Desktop computers
- Computer laser printers
- Personal computers
- Laptop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
- McTrans TSIS-CORSIM
- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk Land Desktop
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- SIDRA INTERSECTION
- Microsoft Excel
- Bentley InRoads Suite
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Office
- McTrans TRANSYT-7F
- Visual Solutions VisSIM
- Trafficware SynchroGreen
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- McTrans HCS+
- Trafficware SimTraffic
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Word
- Structured query language SQL
- Citilabs Cube
- Bentley MicroStation