Verbal and non-verbal communication -
This is a very important engineering soft skill. Effective communication involves being able to present information in a clear manner, to the understanding of the intended recipient.
Stress Management and Tolerance -
Stress tolerance as a skill helps you effectively manage and reduce stress levels for your team. With this skill, you will be able to identify potential triggers and eliminate them.
Public speaking and presentation -
Good presentation skills involve being able to speak confidently in public, as well as distilling complex bits of information into smaller digestible points.
Negotiation skills -
A good negotiator is able to get the best outcome and value for all parties. Negotiation involves building a rapport with the other parties involved in establishing trust.
Strategic Planning -
Engineers need this soft skill to be able to plan their projects, make efficient use of resources, and achieve the best results.
Time Management -
Good time management involves delegating to reduce your workload, tracking your productivity, and reducing micromanagement.
Creativity and Innovation -
At their core, engineers are problem solvers. They employ technology to design products that solve problems for consumers. As such, creativity is a very useful soft skill for engineers.
Teamwork and people skills -
Collaboration and teamwork are two hallmarks of effective innovation. Teamwork involves being able to communicate effectively, sharing information as needed, and tolerating other viewpoints and attitudes.