We surveyed 964 transportation planners to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical transportation planner. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a transportation planner?
Low
High
Working as a transportation planner typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a transportation planner?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a transportation planner typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a transportation planner?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a transportation planner. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for transportation planners.
Do transportation planners work full-time or part-time?
89% of transportation planners work in full-time roles while 11% work part-time.
Is being a transportation planner stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst transportation planners, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a transportation planner?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a transportation planner.
How competitive is the workplace for transportation planners?
Low
High
Transportation planners see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a transportation planner require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Transportation planners will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are transportation planners allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Transportation planners rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do transportation planners have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Transportation planners tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a transportation planner physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a transportation planners is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.
Are transportation planners exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Transportation planners tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a transportation planner require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a transportation planner.
Does being a good transportation planner require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as transportation planners.