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Engineering Consultant


An engineering consultant provides expert advice on technical projects, design, and problem-solving in various industries.

Engineering consultants work in a wide range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and environmental management.

They specialize within a specific area and work for clients within that specialization.

 

What does an Engineering Consultant do?


  • Technical assessments

  • Client consultation

  • Develop engineering designs, plans, and specifications for projects

  • Project management

  • Quality assurance

  • Prepare comprehensive reports for clients and stakeholders

 

Example of work as an Engineering Consultant


A renewable energy company is planning to build a new wind farm in a specific location.

Before proceeding, they want to assess the feasibility of the project and ensure it complies with environmental regulations.

An engineering consultancy with a team of experts in renewable energy is hired.

They conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the site's wind potential, including wind speed data analysis and topographical assessments.

They also perform an environmental impact assessment and ensure the project complies with local and national regulations.

Finally, they provide a cost estimation and identify potential risks. The results of these analyses are communicated to the client on an ongoing basis.


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Job in a glance

Relevant skills

  • Technical expertise within their area of specialization

  • Problem-solving skills to analyze complex challenges and develop solutions

  • Communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical clients

  • Project management

  • Analytical thinking

  • Familiarity with relevant industry regulations

Search terms

They can be referred to as anything from "consultant" to "advisor" to "Civilingeniør" to "graduate engineer" which can make them hard to find in a job portal. The easiest way to find a job as an engineering consultant is to look up jobs at one of the engineering consultancies that exist.

Where will I work

In an engineering consultancy.