Also called: Roadway Engineer, Transportation Engineer
Designs highways, interchanges and city streets so traffic flows safely.
You draw a new interchange in 3D design software, check that curves and sight lines are safe, and meet with the public to explain the plan. Later you visit the site as bulldozers move earth.
Most work for state DOTs and engineering consulting firms.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in civil engineering; PE license.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Civil engineers overall.
Medium risk for 10 years. Road-design software and AI automate geometry and drawings, reducing junior seats; safety review and public projects stay human.
Classes: Algebra II, Drafting or CAD, Physics, Government or civics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2051.
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