To get hired as an engineering consultant, the candidate needs to obtain a bachelor's degree in technical branch such as Maths, Engineering, or Chemistry. Engineers who want to get a position in the management sector should hold a Master's or Doctorate degree. The course in the college should involve electronics, chemistry, statistics, and other related courses that prepare the field of consultant. Potential consultants need to make certain that the institution of their choice comes under the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.