Sustaining Long Term Projects with Short Term Technology with Christopher Geiger – Ep 190
In this episode, you will be listening in on a conversation between myself and Christopher Geiger, PE who is an Engineering Director with Lockheed Martin on a pretty interesting topic that we haven’t talked about much on the podcast which is sustaining long term projects with short term technology. He will also tell us about […]
From Civil Engineering to Helping Civil Engineers in Texas Every Day – Ep 105
In episode 105 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Lindsay O’Leary, PE, LEED AP about her career path from a civil engineer to now working full-time as the Executive Director for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section where she is helping civil engineers to achieve success on a daily basis. […]
Building Real Friendships That Can Get Engineers Hired
It might sound contrary to the idea of career professionalism but building real friendships can and will get you hired. In fact, if you’re not making friends when you network, you’re not doing it properly. Networking is the most powerful job search strategy because it will lead to getting referred in for jobs that […]
Good Engineers Practice: Skills to Advance Your Career
As a younger engineer I occasionally spent time doing the wrong things. My eagerness caused me to accept tasks and work with unconfirmed assumptions. This lead to repeat work and disappointment from my mangers. My focus was on activity, not results. Keeping a journal helped me learned that I was spending much of my time doing tasks that did not contribute to my team. The best […]
Taking Your Meetings from Ordinary to Extraordinary – Ep 189
In this episode, I talk with Paul Axtell about something all engineers are involved in, which is meetings. Not just the “M-word”, these are the individual and team interactions that make projects happen, and Paul provides us with some great take-aways you can use to take your meetings from ordinary to extraordinary. Engineering Quotes: Here are some […]
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and the Future of Transportation – Ep 104
In episode 104 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am taking you with me to the offices of AECOM to talk with Anthony Attanasio, B.A, Vice President and Senior Program Manager at AECOM. We’ll discuss his career which has spanned both the public and private sectors, and we also talk about connected and autonomous vehicles, […]
Who Are Quantity Surveyors and Why Are They Important?
Civil engineering is a discipline many people are not really familiar with. This is a real shame since civil engineering impacts our society so much. Namely, it comprises various professions, including structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction management, and transportation engineers. One particularly interesting area is quantity surveying, a profession that blends engineering, construction, and […]
How to Use the PSI Framework to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview
PSI stands for more than just “pounds per square inch” when inflating tires. It also stands for a meaningful way to enhance your value to a potential new or existing employer, especially during job interviews. The PSI framework is also a great method you can use on the job to sell a project, product or […]
Taking Action – A Bike Ride for Sustainability – Ep 188
In this episode, I speak with Professor Jim Tinjum, who is the Associate Chair of the Department of Engineering Professional Development at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We talk about his roughly 1300-mile, 14-day bike trip across the Upper Midwest and what made him decide to take this bike ride for sustainability. Engineering Quotes: Here are the […]
A Field Trip to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Conference – Ep 103
In episode 103 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am bringing you with me to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Conference where I will be talking with several guests to get their view on the state of Infrastructure, but also tools and strategies you can use on your projects. From […]