Closing the ‘Allyship Gap’ for Engineering Managers
An alternate title for this post could be “what women want — in the workplace,” which is sort of a shoutout to Sigmund Freud. He famously said there was no way to know what women wanted! These days we know better, because we have data. As engineering professionals, no matter which country or industry we […]
How One Goal Helped This Engineer to Rise Above His Expectations – Ep 174
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Tramone Smith, P.E., BCEE, MSCE from WGK in Mississippi, about his path to partnership in his firm. Tramone is a really unique professional in that he had one goal only in his career, which had absolutely nothing to do with partnership or ownership in […]
Growing as an Engineering Leader and the Experience of Writing About It in a Sci-Fi Novel – Ep 248
In this episode, I talk to Matthew G. Dick, P.E., an engineering leader working at a transportation technology company and moonlighting as a sci-fi author. Matthew talks about his career journey growing as an engineering leader and the experience while writing about it in a sci-fi novel. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key […]
Meet Cara Green, EIT – The New Co-Host for the Structural Engineering Channel Podcast
The Engineering Management Institute recently invited Cara Green, EIT to become one of the The Structural Engineering Channel podcast. The show serves to bring important industry information, including technical and non-technical news, to practicing structural engineers worldwide. “My number one goal with being the host of the Structural Engineering Channel podcast is to help engineers […]
Developing a Personal Brand as the Jack of All Trades
At some point in your career or during your job search, you must have been asked the famous interview question, “Tell me about yourself.” If you often respond to such questions with “I’m great at solving problems” or “I’m a good leader who others can depend on in all situations,” this article will help you […]
Practical Project Management Solutions for Geotechnical Engineers – Ep 025
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Antonio Marinucci, Ph.D., MBA, P.E., the founder and President of V2C Strategists LLC, about practical project management solutions for geotechnical engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Antonio in This Episode:
Diversity and Inclusion: Best Practices for Change Managers in Engineering
Anyone working in change management needs to focus significant attention on diversity and inclusion. This is all about building a diverse workplace and providing everyone with equal opportunities and an equal voice, irrespective of their gender, sex, sexual orientation, background, race, religion, or anything else. By putting together an effective diversity and inclusion policy, you can drive […]
5 Ways to Establish Yourself as an Expert in Your Field
No matter what your particular engineering discipline or industry, there is immense value in establishing yourself as an expert. In both Seth Godin’s “Linchpin” and Cal Newport’s “So Good They Can’t Ignore You,” very compelling cases are made for why someone should strive to become an expert in their field. To be the go-to person for a […]
How Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone Elevates You to the Next Level (in Your Engineering Career) – Ep 052
In this episode, we talk about the importance of getting outside of your comfort zone and how those experiences — where you try something outside of your wheelhouse — often lead to seeing the greatest increase in personal and professional growth. Joining us today are Anthony Fasano, CEO of The Engineering Management Institute, and Cara […]
How to Build a Vision-Driven Civil Engineering Company – Ep 173
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, that is part of our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Rene Portieles II, P.E., the Chief Executive Officer of Epic Forensics & Engineering, Inc. about his journey of starting an engineering company and how today, they are building a vision-driven civil engineering company around one […]