Civil engineers are recognized as innovators of society. They create the bridges, roadways, and walking paths that connect us to each other. Beyond infrastructure developed by civil engineers, the results of engineering are all around us – from the cars we drive to the water we drink. Engineering is a prospering field with professionals whose aggregate skills lend themselves well to the realm of leadership. Explore why engineers make great leaders by checking out this slide deck.

1. Why Engineers Make
Great Leaders
Craig Fields, PHR
Director of Human Resources
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2. Requisite Skills
» Intelligent
» Detail-oriented
» Data-driven
» Problem-solver
» Knows clarity of
purpose
» Analytical
» Realistic
» Tech-savvy
» High achieving
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3. Learn to Manage
» Consider the words of British businessman
Sir John Harvey-Jones:
“Go for civil engineering, because civil
engineering is the branch of engineering
which teaches you the most about
managing people. Managing people is a
skill which is very, very useful and applies
almost regardless of what you do.” Photo from Imperial College
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4. Facts and Figures
» According to Business Insider,
notable business leaders who
were engineers include Thomas
Edison, Henry Ford and
President Jimmy Carter.
» According to EngineerJobs.com,
seven of the top 10 2013
Fortune 500 companies are run
by engineers. For example, Mike
Duke of Wal-Mart has a degree in
Industrial Engineering.
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5. Facts and Figures
» The Bureau of
Statistics projects 19.7
percent employment
growth for civil
engineers between
2012 and 2022.
» MSA currently has
open employment
opportunities in
engineering and
supporting roles.
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6. Strengthening communities across the Upper Midwest
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