Transport Engineer Career Pathway

Transport Engineers plan and develop transport systems, managing projects and working with clients to oversee the design of transport projects. Transport Engineering focus on transport means for both people and freight. They design, test and improve systems and structures used to move people, cars, trains, aeroplanes and ships. They also plan future travel needs of city and country areas as populations increase and needs change. 

What does a Principal Highway Engineer do?

Transport Engineers coordinate and prepare designs and documentation for civil infrastructure projects as well as ensuring the company and client deadlines are met. They prepare cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documents and reports (for clients and projects). Senior transport engineers will have extensive experience in pavement, road and highway engineering as well as experience in AutoCAD and 12D. Some tasks transport engineers look after include: Assessing present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increases and needs changes; They design the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals. 

It is incredibly important for any engineer, including transport engineers, to be working in line with relevant state and national engineering regulations.