Engineers Ireland - Fundamental Communication Skills for Engineers

Webinar Overview

Technical expertise is essential - but it’s not the only thing that drives a successful engineering career. The ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and navigate everyday professional interactions is just as critical.

This webinar introduces the core communication skills that help engineers succeed in real-world environments. Based on current research and industry experience, it offers practical strategies to address the communication challenges engineers often face - from writing persuasive emails to speaking up in meetings.

Learning Outcomes

We’ll explore the often-overlooked human side of engineering: the small, everyday conversations that build trust, the written messages that shape decisions, and the meetings or calls that influence outcomes. You’ll leave with concrete tools and insights you can apply immediately - whether you’re managing a project, presenting to stakeholders, or working with cross-functional teams.

Whether you’re just starting out or already leading teams, this session will help you recognize where communication plays a powerful role - and how small improvements can lead to big results.

Target Audience

This webinar is ideal for engineers at all stages of their careers - students, early-career professionals, team leaders, or anyone in a technical role seeking to strengthen their interpersonal and collaborative communication skills.

Trainer Profile

Stephen Harper is a chartered civil engineer and a lecturer at the Technological University Dublin in the School of Transport and Civil Engineering, specializing in structural engineering and communication skills for engineers.

He has worked on large-scale engineering projects across Chile, Peru, the UK, and Ireland. His passion lies in understanding how people communicate and collaborate in professional environments - and how these skills influence both personal satisfaction and project outcomes. He is committed to helping engineers develop strong, adaptable communication habits through education and training.

Stephen is also a member of the EU-funded project ECO-GT (Engineers Communicating and Collaborating Internationally for the Green Transition) - a seven-partner transnational consortium that explores the role of communication throughout the engineering project lifecycle. The project develops higher education and professional development training materials aimed at improving the international communication skills of graduate engineers.