Transportation Engineers, task by task.

The 26 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

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The full activity list

All 26 detailed work activities O*NET records for Transportation Engineers, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 15

Mostly automatable activities for Transportation Engineers
Activity	Jobs
Estimate operational costs	18
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems	15
Create models of engineering designs or methods	14
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality	14
Investigate the environmental impact of projects	13
Develop software or computer applications	10
Prepare technical or operational reports	9
Determine operational criteria or specifications	9
Prepare project budgets	7
Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans	6
Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities	5
Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications	5
Create graphical representations of civil structures	4
Design civil structures or systems	4
Design environmental control systems	4

Partly automatable 5

Partly automatable activities for Transportation Engineers
Activity	Jobs
Prepare detailed work plans	24
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans	21
Schedule operational activities	20
Explain project details to the general public	7
Advise others on health and safety issues	6

Barely automatable 6

Barely automatable activities for Transportation Engineers
Activity	Jobs
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards	15
Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers	12
Test characteristics of materials or structures	11
Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services	7
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities	7
Direct surveying activities	3