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Civil Engineer - Personal requirements

Mataaro Metarahi

Skills & knowledge

Civil engineers need to have:

knowledge of civil engineering
creative and design skills for developing their designs
skill in analysing and interpreting information, such as the requirements of their clients
knowledge of surveying methods
knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Resource Management Act, the New Zealand Building Code, local by-laws and town planning regulations
knowledge of physics and maths
problem-solving skills
planning and organisational skills
good communication skills
writing skills for producing reports
computer skills, including the ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) software.

"You learn everything when you do the degree: accounting, economics, the environment, business management and technology. It's intense, but cool to learn about all sides of the business – and engineers do need a really broad knowledge base."

Tiffany Palmer - Civil Engineer