Ana
Engineering
What is one of the things you'll need to know in order to become an engineer
#ENGINEERING
3 answers
Nicole Baillie
Nicole’s Answer
I think one of most important things you will need to become a **good** engineer is you will need to know how to be a good listener. Being a good listener makes an engineer a good engineer because it can save loads of time and money. And if you think about the many benefits that having an engineer on a project brings, improving time and efficiency is a large part of that benefit.
Lack of good listening skills can cause an engineer to build something that may be really cool but isn't what the client asks for or what the project requires. This can be a big problem in instances where there is a project budget and a project deadline which in most cases, there are both. On the other hand, having good listening skills could allow a good engineer to not only build what is asked for but to exceed what is asked for and/or build something sooner than expected and/or under budget.
For sure, an individual's problem solving skills, math skills, ability to work well with others, ability to get good results...these are things that an individual should be known for if they want to be considered a good engineer. I specifically call out listening skills because it is a softer skill set that needs just as much attention in my opinion.
Hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck to you!
ritesh sharma
ritesh’s Answer
1) JOB SATISFACTION
Sometimes, candidates end up choosing the wrong job and therefore it becomes very difficult for them to find job satisfaction. The work description of an engineer is that they do tangible works like bridges, buildings, etc. The pride of an engineer is linked with such marvelous constructions and developments.
2) CHALLENGING WORK
Engineering offers you non-stop and ever-changing challenges. You will need to face lots of questions and problems to solve, creating buildings and formulas to check whether you have enough time to consider something else.
3) INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
An engineer’s mind is the best accessory. There are lots of things to keep challenged and motivated. There are lots of things to keep you challenging and motivated. You need to be alert 24/7 and be surprised about your business.
4) PRESTIGE
You earn a good reputation in the society and in the industry. There are lots of opportunities for proving your skills and test your creativity. If you have an engineering degree then people will have high image for you with respect to your work.
5) VARIED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are lots of opportunities if you have done your engineering and it is not necessary that you will end up only as a programmer. There are lots options after engineering to flourish
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Christopher Rutledge
Christopher’s Answer
Hi Miss Ana,
One of the things that you would need to know is really about yourself. Do you like figuring 'stuff' out? And if the answer is 'yes', then the next series of questions go like this. Do you have the patience and determination to figure complicated problems out? (this doesn't necessarily mean hard...just very detailed, multi-faceted problems) Do you mind building your own tools to solve the problem at hand? Do you have the imagination to 'see' the solution before you get there? (that makes things fun, trust me) Do you like talking with folks? Finally, do you like math??
I too am from Texas (from a town not quite as big as Round Rock)...and those simple things have served me well in my journey. Now go out there and seek some school and summer STEM programs that will expose you to material, coursework and people who are walking the walk as an engineer. I am sure you will do well :)