Transportation Engineering

Reputed institutes that impart education in M.Tech Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering are IITs, Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, NITs Surathkal, Warangal, Trichy, IISc Bangalore and DTU. Other reputed programs in these specializations are provided by the Anna University and the Jadavpur University.Career Opportunities:In teaching field, M.Tech graduates can go for PhD and can become Assistant Professor having a package of INR 6-10 LPA initially. During corporate placements certain key areas such as infrastructure development construction consultancy firms that include Larsen and Tourbo L&T and Tata Projects etc. offer a pay scale of INR 8-15 LPA. These fields have increasing applications in urban planning and road design and constructions in large civil projects. 

While both fields of engineering lead to efficient transportation systems, the focus for each of them is on different areas:FeatureTransportation EngineeringTransportation PlanningFocusThe designing and building of infrastructure like roads, railways, airports, etc.Planning and development of transportation systems, keeping in mind demand, policy, and sustainability.Educational BackgroundTypically Civil Engineering or related fieldUrban Planning, Public Policy or a related field, which may also be achieved by engineersTypical TasksDesign highways, bridges, railway tracks, airport facilities, traffic management systems.Conducting traffic studies, forecasting travel demand, developing transportation plans, evaluating environmental impacts.ExamplesDesigning highways, bridges, railways, airportsDeveloping public transportation systems, traffic management strategies, and long-term transportation plansEducationMaster's degree in Transportation Engineering (MTech Transportation Engineering).Master's degree in Urban Planning or Transportation Planning (M.U.P., M.T.P.).