Civil engineers design and supervise large-scale public work construction projects, such as roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, and bridges. They are responsible for gathering project requirements, testing and evaluating building sites and materials, and managing the overall building process from start to finish.1 That means that civil engineers need to see and understand the big picture, and be able to execute the tiniest of details.
Civil engineers typically require at least a bachelor’s degree. Graduate degrees and licensure often are needed for promotion to senior positions.2
Take a look at some of the skills hiring managers seek for civil engineer applicants, a sample resume for a civil engineer, and review tips for how to use this list of skills to enhance your resume and shine during interviews.
Top Five Civil Engineer Skills
The skill requirements for any civil engineer job vary widely based on the position. However, every civil engineer should have a strong understanding of industry and government standards, requirements, and guidelines. In addition, civil engineers should have strong leadership, decision-making, analytical thinking, math, organization, technical writing, and communication skills.2
Consider the five skills below among the most common and important for engineers, but also familiarize yourself with some additional keywords describing skills that might be just as important, depending on the specific job.
This article was written by Alison Doyle for The Balance Careers.
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