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Human Factors engineers and researchers are focused on transportation safety and utilize human factors principles to evaluate the interaction between the human element and transportation system elements to identify systemic risk and to design safety solutions. Based on knowledge of human factors principles, they investigate, design, and implement transportation system safety solutions.

Senior Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering

Senior Human Factors Engineer

Job Description: Senior Human Factors Engineers apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human/machine systems and products.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $110,640
Minimum Years Experience Required: 7-10
Education & Work Experience:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering
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Human Factors Researcher

Job Description: Human Factors Researchers help prioritize users’ needs and evaluate experiences at different stages of development.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $97,568
Minimum Years Experience Required: 2-5
Education & Work Experience:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering
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Mid Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelor's degree accepted for some positions, but most prefer an advanced graduate degreeProfessional Engineer licensure is required for many mid-level to senior positionsEngineer-in-Training (EIT) status is required for many entry-level positions

Human Factors Engineer

Job Description: A Human Factors Engineer focused on transportation safety utilizes human factors principles to evaluate the interaction between the human element and transportation system elements to identify systemic risk and to design safety solutions.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $85,880
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-5
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree accepted for some positions, but most prefer an advanced graduate degree
  • Professional Engineer licensure is required for many mid-level to senior positions
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is required for many entry-level positions
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Entry Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Engineering Technician

Job Description: Engineering Technicians read and review project drawings and plans to determine the sizes of structures, observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design, and help to ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes.
Hiring Demand: High
Typical Salary: $55,800
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0.5-2
Education & Work Experience:
  • Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology
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