Cost Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Cost Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering or relevant field.
  • X years’ proven experience.
  • Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Superb communication and presentation skills.
  • Aptitude to succeed in a stressful and deadline oriented environment.
  • Solid understanding of spreadsheets like MS Excel.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Cost Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Cost Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.