Process plants can be dangerous places. During the last 30 years, the 100 largest property damage losses in the energy and chemical industries have cost approximately $33 billion in addition to fatalities, injuries, environmental damage, and loss of production. The need for safer process industries is clear, and professional engineers must play a critical role in protecting the public and the environment for future generations. >>

To make it as a PE, an engineer needs to be competent in the technical aspects of the profession, but to make it in the modern workplace, an engineer also needs to be competent in leading others. Engineers without leadership experience or training don’t need to be left behind though. There are numerous leadership development programs available to help engineers learn the necessary soft skills to be an effective leader. >>