I am studying btech civil engineering 1st year what skills required for my carrer

Dear Koushik, to be honest, the first skill you need will be:

1. A good eye to brain coordination. This will be developed eventually as you grow in your career. You need visualistion skills for bringing a picture to life and imagine how a concept drawn on a paper can be actually built.
2. Commitment: Not all buildings might be Statues of Liberty. But the commitment you show in designing and building a small road and a big tower should be the same.
3. Passion for learning: Now architecture and Civil Engineering have come a long way from Indus Valley civilization. So it is important to keep yourself updated with the new technologies and concepts. This is only possible when you are open to learning and embracing new ideas and thoughts.
4. Team work: Remember when Humpty Dumpty fell from the wall, all the kings horses tried putting him back. Now though it didn't work, team work is important in this field more than in any other field. You need to be a team player and work along with your colleagues.
5. Problem solving: The problems that a civil engineer faces are quite different from the rest of the fields. So you need to develop problem solving skills and thinking on your toes attitude.
6. Time Management: Now because Rome was not built in a day, it doesn't mean that you can exceed timelines. As a civil engineer, you need to respect the  timelines given by your client and complete the task on hand before time.
7. Attention to details: Civil Engineering requires the minute attention because the infrastructure and design are something that cannot be tampered with. A small miss might cost you big so always make sure you pay attention to details.
8. Negotiation: Now a client might want a magnificent structure and the area might be prone to natural calamities. Now it is your negotiation skills that can help the client understand the reality so that there is no room for destruction or damage at a later point in time.
9. Creativity: This is one skill that you need to really master if you want to be on top of your game.
10. Leadership skills: Considering the fact that there are a lot of employees that work on a concept, there might be a room for chaos. This is when you bring your Leadership skills should come into picture.
11. Critical Thinking: Not every day comes with a rainbow and when you are in the field you might have to face unexpected issues. Now you need to develop critical thinking.
12. Communication skills: Having a concept in mid and transferring it to paper needs skills and conveying the message to your partners, employees and stakeholders is another skill. And the skill that you need to be very good in is communication skill.
13. Technical skills: With good communication skills you might be able to convince the world but without a proper work to show your talent, nothing works. So you need to have good technical skills.
14. Analytical skills: You need to have good analytical skills to always keep your neck above the water in difficult situations.
15. Management skills: As you grow up the ladder, you will be a Manager one day, So you need to develop management skills to know how to run the business smooth.

Hi student

Skills required by civil engineers are :

As you progress through your career, gaining more and more responsibility, it's likely that, eventually, you're going to end up as a manager of a project, sub-team or even entire division. To be successful in this position you will need to develop management and leadership skills , including the ability to manage different personalities and backgrounds on important projects. It also includes knowing how to motivate your team and utilising their strengths, especially if there are time and/or financial constraints. Likewise, you must also know how to discipline someone  professionally and to give them credit when it’s deserved.

All good engineers possess excellent analytical skills and are strong at devising ways to make particular aspects of a project work better. They are naturally inquisitive and like to solve complex problems.

A skilled civil engineer should have an affinity for mathematics and physics, in order to identify and solve complex engineering problems. Any mistakes could lead to a catastrophic and potentially fatal problem further down the line, so it's vital that they know what they're doing.

They also need to be skilled in various design techniques, as well as working with maps, drawings, models, blueprints and CAD software. They must efficiently predict any possible future problems and implement solutions to prevent them.

Yes, communication skills are essential in any job role, but civil engineers have to work alongside and constantly interact with any number of stakeholders, including construction managers , architects, investors and other stakeholders. They must be able to clearly get across any technical issues, as well as take on board the ideas and suggestions of others in the team.

Civil engineers are often confronted with challenging problems and must be able to devise the most effective and reasonable approach when dealing with them. In order to do this, they must have the ability to think precisely and be able to apply concepts and rules to specific problems.

Civil engineers must lead by example; they are ultimately in charge of surveyors, construction managers, technicians, contractors, architects, urban planners, transportation engineers as well as maintaining the trust of governmental planning authorities. To keep a project on time and budget, they must be able to successfully lead all members of their team.

To develop and implement new projects, the ability to ‘think outside of the box’ and be creative is an essential skill. You are expected to devise innovative solutions and follow them through.

You won't necessarily acquire negotiation skills at university, but they are important if you want to be a successful civil engineer. You must be able to bring others together and reconcile differences, especially if conflict arises within the project team. You must also be able to negotiate deals with suppliers to reduce the cost of any one project.

Another key skill is possessing attention to detail . Yes –  this is mentioned in every job description, but, as already mentioned, when it comes to civil engineering it’s crucial! Every small part of designing and implementing infrastructure needs to be precise. If there is one piece of the puzzle missing you can kiss your career goodbye.

One of the most important skills for a civil engineer to have is good time management . “ Complex construction projects require effective organisation and time management if they are to be delivered to budget and on time,” says Nigel on Target Jobs . “Every team member has to keep to schedule. Deadlines mean you can’t afford to let things slip.”

Problem-solving is used on a daily basis in the construction industry ; nothing is plain sailing. You’ll have to deal with unexpected problems like burst water pipes, material delivery delays or staffing issues. The key here is getting all stakeholders involved to solve the problem in a timely manner.

The ability to visualize is a top priority when thinking of becoming a civil engineer. While the architect is responsible for the aesthetic design of the project, you must be able to bring the picture to life and imagine how the concept would functionally work and what it would look like.

As Fiona Dixon , an experienced civil engineer based in London, explains, being a team player is a significant personal characteristic to have. "It's a very rewarding job – there's a great sense of teamwork that comes through creating something and facing challenges together. If you enjoy working with people to help solve problems that affect wider society, then go for it. The industry is all about jumping in and trying new solutions."

One of the most underestimated characteristics - and one that will make you a better all round professional - is an ongoing thirst for learning . It’s important in any profession to continue learning and constantly expanding your knowledge while new methods develop. That way you will always stay at the cutting edge of your industry, as well as cultivate professional growth and add desirable skills to your CV.

To survive in this challenging industry you must be fully committed. The working hours are not your standard 9-5 and you may find yourself working at silly hours of the night through to the morning in order to reach your deadlines. To remain sane, you must keep motivated and always have a rewarding end goal in sight.

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