Becoming a proficient consulting engineer requires a combination of strong technical, leadership, communication and project management skills. Consultants are required to have an educational background that is relevant to the engineering field being taught and constantly update their technical knowledge about engineering principles and new technologies. Leadership skills are also needed, especially in decision making, delegation, team motivation, and conflict management. A good engineering consultant always has integrity and is professional in conducting interactions, and maintains clear, open and honest communication with all related parties. Consistently, verbal and written communication is also needed that is able to explain technical concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
Project management is also important for planning, organizing, and managing project resources efficiently. Make tasks a priority and remain flexible in overcoming challenges that may arise during the project. This can be an investment field for novice engineer consultants who want to focus on a career in the engineering field. As an added value, maintain a balance between quality and time. Strive to provide high quality work and be creative in finding solutions when obstacles or changes occur in the project. After the project is completed, the consultant is expected to carry out an independent evaluation and always be committed to continuing to learn and develop.