Time left: 3 years and 3 months · Group: Architecture and Engineering
The official job description
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.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What transportation engineers do all day (for now)
Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 3 years and 3 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces transportation engineers?
3 years and 3 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which transportation engineers tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings. The rest follows.