Artificial intelligence is reshaping the engineering landscape. New technologies not only change the way projects are designed and implemented but also critically influence the type of skills required from today’s and tomorrow’s professionals. At universities, simulation tools, BIM (Building Information Modeling), and data analysis with AI are transforming learning into a dynamic experience.
Every engineer is called to acquire not only technical competence but also digital and environmental awareness, innovation skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a post-COVID work environment where everyone is connected online.
The transition to a green and digital economy, as promoted by the modern policies of the European Union, the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, has ceased to be a theoretical goal and is becoming a daily professional reality.
For engineers, this means the need to familiarize themselves with new technologies that disrupt the traditional way of implementing and monitoring projects. The collection and analysis of real-time data, remote monitoring, the use of digital representations of projects, as well as the integration of intelligent decision support systems with artificial intelligence, are shaping a new operational framework.
Modern engineers are now called to operate in a complex environment where technical training is combined with digital competence and the ability to interpret and utilize technological advancements.
The ability to understand and utilize data is now a fundamental skill for every engineer. In an environment where decisions are increasingly based on information analysis, the application of technology covers critical phases of a project, such as:
- Simulation and design of infrastructure aimed at predicting behaviours and minimizing failures,
- Risk assessment and management, especially in projects of high complexity or environmental sensitivity,
- The monitoring and optimization of energy performance, combined with sustainability goals,
- The cost-benefit analysis for making informed decisions and saving resources.
Engineers must no longer just know how to implement a project, but be able to draw conclusions from data, identify improvement opportunities, and support decision-making with documentation and accuracy, as confirmed by all available data.
According to data from Cedefop, there are over 7 million researchers and engineers in the EU, while the employment growth rate in the sector reached 33% in the last decade.
The forecast for the coming years shows an additional increase of 23% by 2035, increasing the need for training in skills such as artificial intelligence, simulation, project management, and sustainable design.
In this context, the educational and consulting organization IDEA, offers a variety of comprehensive Training Programmes for unemployed people. These programs combine theoretical and practical training with consulting sessions covering a wide range of thematic units that meet the modern requirements.
The added value of the educational and consulting organization IDEA is its ability to adapt to the needs of the times. IDEA’s Training Programmes are not limited to providing knowledge but shape professionals who can respond to a rapidly changing market.
Sources:
Cedefop. (2023). Researchers and engineers: Skills, opportunities and challenges (2023 update). Retrieved from: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/data-insights/researchers-and-engineers-skills-opportunities-and-challenges-2023-update
Engineers for Europe. (2024). E4E Skills Strategy. Retrieved from: https://engineers4europe.eu/sites/default/files/2024-09/E4E%20Skills%20Strategy_0.pdf
European Commission. (2020). European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience. Retrieved from: https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1223
European Commission. (n.d.). ESCO: European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations. Retrieved from: https://ec.europa.eu/esco
European Commission. (n.d.). European Green Deal. Retrieved from: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/european-green-deal_en
European Commission. (n.d.). Digital Europe Programme. Retrieved from: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme
