Ray Murphy of FHWA Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences Career Day 05-11-12
1. Engineering/Careers
in Transportation
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Career Day Program
May 11, 2012
Ray Murphy, US DOT - FHWA
ray.murphy@dot.gov
3. Who am I?
Ray Murphy
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer
US DOT / Federal Highway Administration
Service: 12 yrs with US DOT & 24 yrs with Illinois DOT
Education: BSEE (Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering)
Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago
Career: Electrical Construction, US Navy Officer, ITS Project Manager
4. Average of 40,000 fatalities annually
an average of about 118 people die each day
Winston Churchill’s quote captures it best…
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity.
The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Develop integrated solutions
Leverage resources
Build markets
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5. US DOT
RITA
Research & Innovative
Technology Administration
http://www.rita.dot.gov/
www.dot.gov/
51 Federal-Aid Turner
FHWA HQ State Divisions Fairbank
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/field.html Highway
Research
Center
http://www.tfhrc.gov/
Office of Technical Services
Technology National
Partnership Resource Center Highway
Programs http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resourcecenter/ Institute
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hfl/tech.cfm http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/
Technical Assistance – Technology Deployment – Training
6. Occupation Demographics
Transportation Administrative and
Technical/Clerical Specialist Program Management
Attorney
236 (8%) 248 (9%) 467 (16%)
49 (2%)
Secretary and Typist Civil Rights Specialist
31 (1%) 43 (2%)
Realty Specialist
Community Planner
50 (2%)
117 (4%)
Engineering Technician
*Other
153 (5%)
180 (6%)
Environmental
Specialist
Highway Engineer **Finance 99 (3%)
1012 (35%) 213 (7%)
*The "Other" consists of occupations
such as Student Trainees, Purchasing
Agents, Land Surveyors, Survey Total = 2,898
Technicians, Multimedia Specialists,
Ecologists, IT Specialists, etc.
7. What is an engineer?
An engineer is a professional practitioner of
engineering, concerned with applying scientific
knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop
solutions for technical problems.
Engineers are grounded in applied sciences, and
their work in research and development is distinct
from the basic research focus of scientists. The
work of engineers forms the link between scientific
discoveries and their subsequent applications to
human needs.
8. What does an Engineer do?
Engineers apply the sciences of physics
and mathematics to find suitable
solutions to problems or to make
improvements to the status quo. More
than ever, engineers are now required
to have knowledge of relevant sciences
for their design projects. As a result,
they may keep on learning new material
throughout their career.
9. Some Engineering Professions
Aerospace Electrical
Agricultural Industrial
Civil Mechanical
Chemical Structural
Computer Systems
10. Careers in Transportation
There has always been a great demand for engineers. As
the economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, so does
the need for the latest technology as well as the people
who invent and apply it. For the past few years, there has
been a shortage of engineers nationwide. Thousands of
engineering positions are left unfilled, even with high
salaries. The average salary of engineers is nearly twice
of that across all industries. It certainly pays to be an
engineer.
Ray Murphy, ITS Specialist / Electrical Engineer
14. Exciting and Rewarding Career
Opportunity to work with experts from across
the nation (and internationally)
Help customers (colleagues) solve problems
involving safety & technology
Good pay and job benefits
Continually face new challenges
Opportunities to travel, learn and meet people
16. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
for Success
Advanced Math and Sciences
GoodWritten and Verbal
Communication skills
Leadership, Management & Teamwork
Advanced Computer application skills
Passion – do what you enjoy!
18. Best wishes with your education and future careers…
Questions
Ray Murphy, US DOT - FHWA
ray.murphy@dot.gov 708-215-0979
Careers in Transportation...
Notas del editor
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