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Transportation Engineers

Transportation Engineers score 50 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #214 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 26 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 24 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 5 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

50/ 100
Elevated
Rank
#214of 923 jobs
US workers
367,840for Civil Engineers
Median pay
$100,840a year
In real AI use
5 of 26tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

  • AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (4%)
  • AI can speed this up with extra software: 24 (92%)
  • Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (4%)
  • Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
  • Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Estimate transportation project costs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Develop plans to deconstruct damaged or obsolete roadways or other transportation structures in a manner that is environmentally sound or prepares the land for sustainable development.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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