What personlality characteristics should a person have for civil engineering?

Skills & knowledge

Civil engineers need to have knowledge of:

• civil engineering and surveying methods
• relevant legislation such as the Resource Management Act, the New Zealand Building Code, by-laws and town planning regulations
• building materials, and how they work.

Personal QualitiesCivil engineers need to be:

• skilled at analysing and interpreting information
• practical and logical, with good problem-solving skills
• safety-conscious
• good at planning and organising
• creative and innovative, with good design skills
• able to work well under pressure
• able to work independently and in a team