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Transportation Engineers

Tips for Entry

Get a part-time or summer job in a transportation engineering firm to see if this type of work is a good fit for you. Search for job listings on Web sites such as https://jobs.ite.org and https://www.asce.org/careers.

Volunteer at an engineering event to meet others working in the field and learn about potential employers. Find volunteer opportunities at events offered by professional associations, such as the American Society of Civil Engineers, https://www.asce.org/volunteer-opportunities.

Keep up with transportation engineering news and developments by taking continuing education classes. Visit the Institute of Transportation Engineers "Learning Hub" to find useful resources, https://www.pathlms.com/ite.

Try your hand at different types of projects that feature elements of transportation engineering. Find ideas and details on Science Buddies' Web site, https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-engineering-careers/engineering/transportation-engineer#projectideas.

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