Oversees personnel responsible for the design and planning of transportation facilities and projects.
Propose changes to existing roadways to improve the flow of traffic.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Transportation Engineer IV skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying analytic principles and methods to identify the properties and state of a system, device, or mechanism.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Discusses the benefits and purpose of engineering analysis in predicting issues with remote systems.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Complies with analytic principles to understand the theories and properties of systems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Executes test routines and procedures to identify and resolve operational problems.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Collaborates with the analysis teams to identify and troubleshoot security vulnerabilities.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs resource consumption patterns by measuring the effectiveness of the engineering analysis function.
Skill definition-Identifying and analyzing the causes of issues to reduce recurrence using problem-solving techniques.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the methodologies of root cause analysis and its applications.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts visual inspection of related equipment, tools, and machinery to determine root causes.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements resolutions and plans based on root cause analysis reports and related research.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leads and mentors cross-functional teams with the implementation of appropriate root cause analysis techniques.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops data-gathering strategies to enable early detection of defects and root causes.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Discusses the possible work hazards for not complying with safety policies and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Prepares the necessary resources and information for the development of safety policies and procedures.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements departmental safety policies and procedures to ensure a hazard-free work environment.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Modifies our existing safety policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and standards.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs and delivers training programs to educate employees on our updated safety policies and procedures.
Skill definition-Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes basic concepts, principles, and methodologies of programming.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers user requirements and defines system functionality for computer programming.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs code review across a variety of programming languages.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Improves existing computer programs to maintain efficiency and reliability.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops custom code to support assessments using multiple programming languages.
Skill definition-Demonstrating thorough knowledge of the industry's value chain, business, issues, trends, etc., and the ability to apply them appropriately.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the industry's essential products and services.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Follows and respects the industry standards and regulations.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements and troubleshoots the industry-specific technical tools and systems.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Educates others to enhance product and industry-specific knowledge across our business.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps apprised of industry trends and applies the expertise to business strategy.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the integral role data collection plays when conducting analytical thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Asks the right questions to ensure clarity on business goals and requirements.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Develops alternative solutions and compares the pros and cons.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Determines and prioritizes the sequence of steps for a specific situation.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Evaluates potential risks using extensive industry knowledge when considering new opportunities.
There are 10 hard skills for Transportation Engineer IV, Engineering Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Estimation, etc.
2 general skills for Transportation Engineer IV, Safety Policies and Procedures, Programming.
10 soft skills for Transportation Engineer IV, Industry Knowledge, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, etc.
While the list totals 22 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Transportation Engineer IV, he or she needs to be proficient in Industry Knowledge, be skilled in Analytical Thinking, and be skilled in Innovation.
