Engineers are creative types. They are responsible for dreaming up and building systems that companies will implement or sell, with the goal of improving the bottom line. Because their roles require team building and leadership, engineers must be able to clearly communicate complex ideas and technical project plans. They also need to be strong persuaders to see their designs come to confront safety issues. Building consensus is a giant step toward delivering a project on time, safely and according to specifications.
- From IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)