Transportation Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £38,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY →
Transportation Engineer
Transportation engineers design and build the roads, railways and bus systems that keep people moving around cities and towns. Their work makes sure journeys are safe, quick and good for the environment.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Transportation EngineerAssist in the design and analysis of transport systems, conduct site surveys, and support senior engineers in project development.£30,000 - £38,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Transportation EngineerLead projects, manage teams, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Transportation EngineerOversee large-scale projects, mentor junior engineers, and develop strategic plans for transport infrastructure improvements.£70,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.