Hmmm you can try what the other engineers I’ve met do, belittle and second guess anyone who ever does work for you. Make sure they know that they are below you because they do work and you are way more important than that. Make sure you drop comments about how much money you make and tell them about your ring.

This seems to work for the folks at the nuclear plant near me. Those guys really see themselves as Big Men. Give it a shot!