Transportation Career Guide
Traffic Engineering and Analysis
What is more central to the topic of transportation than our traffic systems? Traffic Engineers and Analysts have the crucial task of trying to control traffic. In recent years, the work in this field has become very high-tech and innovative, so this is a great career area for students who are proficient in math or computers. Topics may include statistical and computerized data analysis; traffic monitoring, routing, and flow; freeway congestion and ramp metering; highway network design, traffic information systems design, and geographic information systems (GIS).Example Industry Job Titles
- Traffic Engineer
- Traffic Systems Analyst
- Highway Engineer
- Data Systems Specialist
- Electrical Engineer
Featured University of Minnesota Departments
The following is a list of departments that can help students work toward a career in Traffic Engineering and Analysis:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering—Twin Cities
- Electrical and Computer Engineering—Duluth
Helpful Links
- Careers in Transportation, a free listing of current transportation-related job postings provided by CTS
- University of Minnesota Registration, information about finding and registering for University of Minnesota courses