Transportation Engineering Dyan C Damron P E PTP

Transportation Engineering Dyan C. Damron, P. E. , PTP

What is Engineering?

Definition of Engineering • The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design or manufacture the operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems • From Latin words meaning contrive (invent or devise) and ability

Engineering • An artistic approach to science • Engineers find problems and solve them • We make the world a better place and find ways to make people’s lives safer and easier • Scientific Method

Definition of Planning • The process of anticipating future occurrences and problems, exploring their impact, and detailing policies, goals, objectives, and strategies to solve the problems. This often includes preparing options documents, considering alternatives, and issuing final plans. • From French word meaning to plant

Transportation Engineering & Planning • • • Transportation Planning Roadway Design Traffic Impact Studies Signal Design Signal Operations & Timing Campus Traffic & Parking Plans Parking Studies & Design Traffic Calming Bike & Pedestrian Plans Safety & Access

Transportation Planning

Transportation Planning

Roadway Design

Interstate/Interchange Design

Traffic Impact Studies

Signal Design

Signal Operations & Timing

Campus Traffic & Parking

Traffic Calming

Bike & Pedestrian Plans

Bike & Pedestrian Plans

Transportation Engineering & Planning • Technical Skills • Knowledge of Resources & References – aware of most current and innovative guidelines • Communication Skills – just as important as technical skills

Transportation Engineering & Planning • Adaptability • Willingness to Learn • Ability to work with people – lead and follow • Professionalism & Licensure

Benefits of Professional License • Job Opportunities – Employers want engineers who show a commitment to the future by becoming registered. Many engineering jobs require P. E. status. • Respect – P. E. ’s gain the respect of peers within the engineering community. Registered engineers also enhance their employers reputation. • Professionalism – Registration by a majority of engineers is essential if you are to enjoy the benefits of established professions (think doctors and lawyers).

How to Get There • Graduate from ABET accredited school • Get as much experience as you can – summer intern, co-op • Take and pass FE exam • Gain 4 years of experience • Take and pass the PE exam • Make the most of your education & license • Enjoy it!

How to Enjoy It • Professional Societies – ITE • Networking – both professional & social

How to Enjoy It • Meet new contacts for possible employment • Once employed, meet new clients for new projects

Benefits of ITE • As a member of ITE, you join a dynamic, interactive group of more than 17, 000 transportation professionals spanning more than 90+ countries dedicated to today’s transportation challenges and their solutions.

Benefits of ITE • Founded in 1930, ITE is a community of transportation professionals acting as a source for expertise, knowledge and ideas.

Benefits of ITE • Benefits begin as a student

Benefits of ITE • Form partnerships and develop mentors in your field

Benefits of ITE • Lifelong friends and business contacts

Benefits of ITE • Travel for Section, District, and International meetings

Benefits of ITE • For additional info –ite. org –sdite. org –tsite. org –dyan. damron@neel-schaffer. com