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Traffic Engineers

Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements

Certification or Licensing

The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) offers certification as a professional traffic operations engineer. Requirements include four years of professional practice in traffic operations engineering; a valid license to practice civil, mechanical, electrical or general professional engineering; and passing an examination. The ITE also offers the professional transportation planner designation. 

All 50 states and the District of Columbia require engineers that offer their services to the public to be licensed. Licensing typically requires a degree from an ABET-accredited college or university.

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