Modern man-made marvels are fast becoming a hot topic of interest these days, as it’s truly outstanding to witness the way civil engineering is transforming societies, pushing the boundaries of what was deemed possible and improving the quality of life for entire generations. From suspended bridges, underwater tunnels or industrial railways to gravity-defying skyscrapers built to withstand an earthquake, all have one thing in common – they are all are made to solve a problem and to make life easier for humankind.

Getting more women into the STEM workforce is something that will surely lead to better performance and better products, according to global consultancy firm Accenture.

Engineering graduates fresh out of school would be wise to do some research on which companies offer the best working conditions and career advancement prospects. Based on data by research and advisory firm Universum - a few large firms have come at the top of the list of most desirable employers for various reasons. Firstly, the compensation packages they offer are more competitive and secondly, their size and structure gives employees more opportunities for career development across multiple departments.

The field of engineering has expanded considerably in the past decade. This growth is supported by advances in biological science, physics and technology, which have created new opportunities for development of tools for fine-tuning many engineering processes.

Financial professionals flock to New York, computer programmers to Silicon Valley, and entertainers to Los Angeles. But if you’re an engineer where do you face the best prospect for landing a successful job?

Around 1 in 10 university graduates takes up a career in engineering each year. It is a competitive and dynamic field that offers many opportunities for professional realization and development. However, it's important that you know what the most sought after skills managers look for in engineering grads are to give yourself a competitive advantage over other candidates.

Engineers face many challenges in their line of work – even more so in this day and age. Being prepared to adapt to new technologies and address pressing social concerns creates the necessity for developing and maintaining a constant set of major technical skills that require updating on a regular basis.  To stay competitive engineers should consider the many options for professional development there are and short courses are a great way to ensure they stay up-to-date with new industry standards and technological breakthroughs.