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Those working in engineering are some of the greatest minds on the planet, they are the ones who shape the World, they are the creators and innovators who plan, design and build the environment in which we live and as far as career choices go, there are few which offer the ability to change the World like engineering. Not everyone has what it takes to become an engineer, there are a certain set of core skills that successful engineers like Reddy Kancharla possess that not everyone else does and if you want to be an engineer then here are the skills that you are going to need to have.
A Creative Mind
If a career in engineering is something that you wish to achieve then you need to have a mind that view things differently, a mind that seeks out innovation and ways of reinventing things. Design will be a key part of your role in engineering, regardless of which field it is that you plan to enter into, it will be your role to be innovative during the creative process and if your mind doesn’t work this way then a career in engineering is unlikely to be for you.
Math and Science Abilities
In order to succeed in your studies as an engineer then you must possess high abilities in both math and all of the sciences. Without achieving high grades in these disciplines you will find it very difficult to be accepted on an engineering course when it comes to applying for college. All fields of engineering utilize skills and knowledge that will be found in all of the sciences and mathematics. As you progress through your studies, you can hone in on one particular field depending on which branch of engineering you decide to specialize in, chemical engineers for example would focus their efforts on chemistry as they reach college level.
Ability to Work as Part of a Team
Regardless of your individual abilities, it is vital that you are able to play various roles in the team setting regardless of whether it is as leader, worker, designer or communicator. When working on large scale projects, something that often happens with a career in engineering, you will not be able to do this alone and being able to play a key role in the team will be vital to your success as an engineer.
Attention to Detail
Engineering is all about the details and you will need to display a high level of attention to them if you wish to succeed. When planning large scale projects, a single detail could throw any design plans into disarray, a mistake like this could very well cost millions of dollars and people’s jobs will be on the line. The smallest details are often the most important in the field of engineering and it will be your job to make sure that they are all perfect.
