Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Aspiring traffic engineers should try to gain as much experience as possible by participating in a traffic engineering-related internship or co-op during college. This experience will provide them with an edge when applying for jobs.
Traffic engineers enjoy the challenge of solving problems. They have good oral and written communication skills, since they frequently work with others. They must also be creative and able to visualize the future workings of their designs; that is, how their designs will improve traffic flow, the effects on the environment, and potential problems.
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