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AI for Transportation Engineers

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow.

Transportation Engineers · O*NET 17-2051.01 · Job Zone 4 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

14 of 31tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

31 matched to the tools transportation engineers use. Showing 24.

  • Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server
  • Powerpoint

    MCP server
  • AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more.

  • AutoCAD Architecture lets you design and document architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects faster with 2D and 3D modeling tools that are specifically tuned for architectural design.

  • AutoCAD LT 2D drafting software helps you create, edit and share your 2D drawings. It is specifically designed for small design teams working in the construction, architecture, engineering and manufacturing industries.

  • Autodesk

    MCP server
  • CorelCAD is a computer-aided design software designed to help businesses across manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and construction industries create and render 2D drawings and 3D designs on a unified platform. The application enables managers to track projects, collaborat

  • Easy Autocad

    MCP server
  • Easy Project

    MCP server

    Easy Project is a professional project management software for you, your team and the whole company. Based on WBS, Gantt, Agile and other best PM practices. It is compatible with modules for Resources, Finances, Help Desk and CRM.

    Easy Project

  • Excel

    Skill
  • Excel

    MCP server
  • Make (make.com)

  • Oracle Primavera cloud is an integrated CPM and task management solution for Construction & Engineering industry.

    Oracle Primavera Cloud

  • PTV Vissim is a software that simulates traffic, public transit, pedestrians, and AVs to assist with planning, design, policy testing, and signal control.

  • Make (make.com)

  • Leading Project Portfolio Management tool for PMOs looking to drive more value for the business. Advanced reporting & analytics through embedded dashboards & data lakehouse, Resource Mgt, Risk Mgmt, JIRA Sync, MSP Sync. See us on the 2025 Gartner APMR MQ. Demo with us to learn mo

  • Project Monitor

    MCP server

    Project Monitor is a PPM software that aims to manage your portfolios for all kinds of projects/sectors. Control the entire lifecycle, from request management to project execution. Measure progress on your team's workload and save time with a data-driven dashboard.

    Project Monitor

  • ProjectManager

    MCP server

    ProjectManager.com is a simple yet powerful online project management tool that enables you and your team to plan, track, monitor and report on your projects in real-time.

    ProjectManager

  • Projul

    MCP server

    Projul is an all-in-one construction management software providing task management, estimating, invoicing, CRM and more, to efficiently manage your business.

    Projul

The tools this job actually uses

31 documented for this occupation. Showing 31, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3Dhot
  • Bentley MicroStationhot
  • ESRI ArcGIS softwarehot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Projecthot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Managementhot
  • Pythonhot
  • Structured query language SQLhot
  • Autodesk Land Desktop
  • Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
  • Bentley InRoads Suite
  • Citilabs Cube
  • Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
  • Cubic Synchro Studio
  • McTrans Center TSIS-CORSIM
  • McTrans HCS+
  • McTrans TRANSYT-7F
  • OpenRoads Designer
  • PTV Vissim
  • SIDRA INTERSECTION
  • Trafficware SimTraffic
  • Trafficware SynchroGreen
  • Transoft Solutions AutoTURN
  • Visual Solutions VisSIM
  • Warehouse management system WMS
  • Web browser software

What this job involves

27 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.
  2. Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
  3. Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
  4. Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
  5. Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
  6. Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
  7. Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
  8. Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
  9. Estimate transportation project costs.
  10. Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
  11. Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
  12. Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
  13. Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
  14. Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
  15. Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
  16. Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
  17. Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.
  18. Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
  19. Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
  20. Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  21. Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.
  22. Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
  23. Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
  24. Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.