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Dear Students, Recent times have seen rapid advancements in automation
and additive manufacturing, along with a growing demand for sustainability
and energy efficiency. As such, in addition to being equipped with hard
skills to solve more complex problems, today’s engineers must be proficient
in ‘softer’ domains such as communication, critical thinking, and the ability
to comprehend and process others’ views. If you are a budding engineer, it is imperative for
you to acquire discipline-based hard skills while in university. For
instance, a civil engineering graduate will need to understand the
fundamentals of fluid and structural mechanics. Similarly, a software
engineer will need to master some primary coding languages to flourish in
their work. Besides that, engineers are required to effectively
collaborate with other engineers, project supervisors, and managers across
the table, as well as virtual projects across the globe. Hence, proficiency
in soft skills is paramount to career success because engineers who have the
right combination of hard and soft skills are almost certain to build their
careers faster than those who don’t. SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE Looking at the bigger picture, sustainability and
climate change are now issues that are moving beyond corporate lip service,
with real world business costs, challenges, and opportunities. As part of
Singapore’s commitment to net zero emissions and to build a sustainable city,
the Government has launched the Singapore Green Plan, which outlines our
sustainable development efforts and targets over the next decade. It is a
multi-agency effort, with five key thrusts – City in Nature, Sustainable
Living, Energy Reset, Green Economy and Resilient Future. This delivers a
clear message that engineers have more opportunities and vital roles to play
in this cross-disciplinary, complex socio-technical challenge that has the
potential for global impact. There are many prospects for engineers to work
directly in the field of sustainability and contribute to climate change
solutions. Taking my role with integrated infrastructure firm Mott MacDonald
for example, I advise project teams and clients on reducing the environmental
impact of infrastructure by proposing low carbon footprint structure systems
and materials. Furthermore, my colleagues use data analytical skills to
provide the most sustainable and efficient traffic routes for pedestrians. In
various ways, an engineer can certainly contribute to a more sustainable city
through different skills set. COMMITMENT OF THE IES YOUNG ENGINEERS COMMITTEE
IES-YEC
Work Plan and Get Together 2022 The IES Young Engineers Committee (IES-YEC) has been
running the Young Engineers Career Webinar Series since 2021 as part of our
commitment to advance the competencies of young engineers. Distinguished
speakers across a wide field of engineering disciplines have been invited to
share their deep knowledge and insights with young engineers. In line with Singapore Green Plan, we are planning
to have more webinars related to sustainability topics and at the same time,
start more initiatives to combat climate change – this is where you can chip
in with your ideas!
IES-YEC
participated in the AFEO Young Engineers Mid-Term Meeting held in Johor Bahru During the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations
(AFEO) Young Engineers Mid-Term Meeting in August 2022, we actively took part
in exchanging ideas and suggestions on specific topics, including sustainable
cities, environmental engineering, clean energy, engineers’ mobility, and so
on. With the gradual opening of borders, this AFEO
Mid-Term Meeting was a great opportunity to finally meet fellow young
engineers across ASEAN, to learn from them and view problems from different
dimensions and perspectives. At IES-YEC, we can help you nurture your soft skills
further, build your local and overseas networks, and link you up with mentors
who will be there to guide you as you embark on your careers after
graduation. Join us
today via this
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