Description
The subdiscipline of civil engineering that plans, designs and studies the operation and management of the transportation of people and goods in a safe, efficient, comfortable, economical and environmentally friendly manner.
Alternative labels
transport engineering
transportation engineering research
transportation engineering analysis
engineering for transportation
transportation engineering work
transportation engineering applications
transportation engineering analyses
transportation engineering fieldwork
transportation engineering studies
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Transportation engineering is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
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.
Optional knowledge
Transportation engineering is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Logistics engineer: Logistics engineers design and implement systems aimed to optimise the time and efforts invested in transportation activities. They ensure that systems allow for micro-tracking and smooth communication across transport methods and stages.
Civil engineer: Civil engineers design, plan, and develop technical and engineering specifications for infrastructure and construction projects. They apply engineering knowledge in a vast array of projects, from the construction of infrastructure for transportation, housing projects, and luxury buildings, to the construction of natural sites. They design plans that seek to optimise materials and integrate specifications and resource allocation within the time constraints.
Application engineer: Application engineers deal with the technical requirements, management, and design for the development of various engineering applications, such as systems, new product designs, or the improvements of processes. They are responsible for the implementation of a design or process improvement, they offer technical support for products, answer questions about the technical functionality and assist the sales team.
References
- Transportation engineering – ESCO