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Think of these giant structures of the world: The towering Empire State Building, the massive Library of Congress, The Brooklyn Bridge or the Seattle Central Library. All these marvels of architecture have redefined the limits of engineering possibilities. They have raised the standards of engineers on a global level.

Have you ever wondered how these building structures could have been visualized, designed and planned? Each of these structures have showcase the work of a skilled engineer in their blueprint. An engineer, could look beyond the building sizes and styles based on his imagination. That said, being an engineer is not an ordinary task.

In addition to passing the professional engineer exam, an engineer must possess managerial skills for supervising, coordinating and completing engineering projects on time. Here are some must have interpersonal skills that an individual must cultivate along with his or her preparation for the professional engineering exam.

Preparing for the professional engineering exam will expose a student to the depths of core engineering concepts and theories that are applied in real time projects. A professional engineer will devise and plan new structural designs, organize the logistics and arrange for engineering equipment's to carry out the civil engineering process.

There are professional engineer exam prep courses where lecturers with practical experience in handling complex and challenging engineering projects impart learning to aspirants. These courses can be accessed over the internet. Distance, timing and working hours can no longer remain as excuses for securing a professional engineering qualification.

The roles and responsibilities of a professional civil engineer will be to design, plan, execute and manage civil engineering projects. Travelling will be part and parcel in the work life of an engineer. They have to manage multiple projects happening in various locations around the world. At the project site, an engineer will be required to study survey reports, project documents, monitor work in progress, procure and manage material and manpower, liaison with local governing bodies and much more.

To sum up, professional engineering is a technical profession and also requires managerial abilities. Further, the art of making right decisions without letting situations go out of hand must also be developed during this period. No textbook will teach these skills. The individual must exert his or her own efforts to nurture these interpersonal skills along with professional engineering qualifications for a successful career.