17-2051.01

Transportation Engineers

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.

Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 2% probability of automation for this role

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11%

of jobs safer

911

jobs riskier than this

+5.0%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Transportation engineers are being augmented by AI traffic modeling tools like PTV Vissim with AI extensions and Siemens' MindSphere for smart infrastructure, which automate traffic simulation and signal optimization tasks. Design, environmental impact assessment, and public agency project delivery still require licensed engineers and human stakeholder management. The profession is resilient through 2027, with AI freeing engineers from tedious simulation runs to focus on design judgment and community engagement.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$99,590

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+5.0%

Faster than average

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.9

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Critical Thinking80%

Active Learning75%

Complex Problem Solving78%

Judgment and Decision Making82%

Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →