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railroad engineer
A professional who designs railroad and street railway tracks, terminals, yards, and other facilities and directs and coordinates construction and relocation of facilities. Responsibilities include:
- Plans roadbed, rail size, and curves to meet train speed and load requirements.
- Directs, through subordinate supervisors, construction of bridges, culverts, buildings, and other structures.
- Directs track and roadway maintenance.
- Surveys traffic problems related to street railway system and recommends grade revisions, additional trackage, use of heavier power, and other changes to relieve congestion and reduce hazards.
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- Valdkond/domeen: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
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