As a Contract Engineer, you will need to master following:

• engineering processes
• ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
• interpret technical requirements
• project management

More generally, a contract engineer is also versed in:

• assess financial viability
• build business relationships
• contract law
• define technical requirements
• engineering principles
• manage budgets
• manage contracts
• manage engineering project
• perform scientific research
• technical drawings
• use technical drawing software

It also helps to know the following:

• assess supplier risks
• cost management
• issue sales invoices
• carry out tendering
• compare contractors' bids
• construction industry
• consult with technical staff
• handle customer complaints
• identify suppliers
• labour legislation
• maintain contract administration
• manage contract disputes
• manage sub-contract labour
• manage tender processes
• meet contract specifications
• perform contract compliance audits
• perform project management
• tax legislation