What Type Of Person Thrives In The Civil Engineering Industry, According To A Civil Design Engineer At Siegfried Engineering
Andrew, a Civil Design Engineer, emphasizes that success in the industry hinges on being "very detail oriented and organized," as even small oversights "can be pricey mistakes" impacting construction later. This meticulous approach, according to Andrew, is crucial regardless of education or knowledge, ensuring that every aspect of a project is considered.
Detail-Oriented, Organized, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail
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Andrew Manes
Civil Design Engineer
Siegfried Engineering, Inc.
California Polytechnic State University, SLO
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Video Highlights
1. Detail-oriented and organized individuals thrive in civil engineering.
2. Strong organizational skills are crucial for managing multiple projects.
3. Attention to detail is paramount, as small mistakes can have costly consequences in construction.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Being very detail-oriented and organized is critical. You can have the knowledge and education, but if you're not detail-oriented and can't keep things organized, you're going to struggle. Things might get missed, and that's where people will struggle.
If you have the organization skills to keep different projects separated and understand that little details matter in this industry, it makes a difference. I've been caught missing small things, and they can be costly mistakes.
So, paying attention to detail and knowing that everything matters is important. It might not matter right now for the designer, but it will matter in construction. You have to keep everything in the back of your mind that might matter later.