>> Well, I think firstly you've got to get the credentials,
and the credentials are that undergraduate degree.
You have to study engineering; you have to be passionate about math and science.
And if we're very honest, it's a challenging major.
But we look at engineers as they come out of school
and we know they've taken a rigorous program.
And then when they come to work for a company like ours, we'll train them how
to be a good professional engineer.
But I think in addition to working hard, I think engineers and planners need
to develop those very strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Because engineers need to be able to explain why we do what we do.
It's not just about the engineering.
If you can explain a complex problem to the public, it helps projects move along
in a more seamless way and helps them get integrated better
into the cities and regions where we operate.
So those communication skills are, I think, a great foundation for students to work on.
And lastly, I would say get involved in leadership roles.
Absolutely look for student associations, it could be in your community;
it doesn't actually have to be within the engineering or technical fields.
But look for the opportunity to be a leader.
And you can do that in any number of ways.