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Career Goals and Challenges

TCEP 234: Facing the Unexpected: Lessons from a Young Civil Engineer Forced into Retirement

April 12, 2023 By EMI

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Forced into RetirementIn this episode, I talk with Joey Porrello, P.E., who shares his experience of being forced into retirement from his engineering career at the age of 29 due to physical limitations, and the legacy that he believes civil engineers should leave behind in their profession.

***You can view the video version of this episode here.***

Engineering Quotes:

Forced into Retirement

Forced into Retirement

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Joey:

  • What message do you want to share with civil engineers?
  • How can engineers pursue a passion for helping and mentoring people through various job opportunities?
  • Is there anything you would like to share with the civil engineering community?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Facing the Unexpected: Lessons from a Young Civil Engineer Forced into Retirement:

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TCEP 230: Navigating a Successful Career Transition Within Your Civil Engineering Firm

February 15, 2023 By EMI

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Career TransitionIn this episode, I talk to Alexandra Gore, P.E., PMP, a senior project manager and Assistant Vice President at WSP USA, about how she made a career transition within her company, some of the challenges she faced during the transition, and how she overcame them.

***View the video version of this episode here.

Engineering Quotes:

Career Transition

Career Transition

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Alexandra:

  • What made you decide to transition to a different sector within your company?
  • How did you approach that transition in terms of preparing for your new role?
  • Did you have a mentor to help you in this transition?
  • What were some of the challenges you faced during the transition period and how did you overcome those challenges?
  • With leading so many teams, how do you ensure you remain productive and focused on the right things?
  • What tips can you share with the listeners to ensure a smooth transition within their firm?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Navigating a Successful Career Transition Within Your Civil Engineering Firm:

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TCEP 229: How to Navigate Difficult Challenges in Your Engineering Career

February 1, 2023 By EMI

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Navigate Difficult ChallengesIn this episode, I talk to Ryan Walter, CPC, P.E., senior civil engineer at Woolpert, and author of the book called “The YOU Project: Your Personal Guide to Self-Mastery at Work,” about a framework that you can use to help navigate your unique challenges at work and survive the difficult seasons of work.

***You can view the video version of this podcast episode on YouTube here.***

Engineering Quotes:

Navigate Difficult Challenges

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Ryan:

  • Why had you decided to write a book?
  • Can you talk about the first part “Embracing YOU”?
  • Why is overcoming relationship challenges, which is the second part of your book, important for engineers, and what steps can help engineers function well with any type of manager?
  • The third part is about reframing your lens. What is that all about?
  • The fourth part of your book is called: “Conquering Overwhelm.” What tips can you give the listeners to help when they are feeling overwhelmed?
  • The last part of your book is called “Remaining Hopeful.” How can engineering professionals remain hopeful in their careers?
  • What final advice can you give civil engineers to grow their careers?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How to Navigate Difficult Challenges in Your Engineering Career:

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TCEP 227: 2023 Goal Setting Tips for Engineers: Sprints Instead of Marathons

January 4, 2023 By EMI

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2023 goal setting In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I provide you with a three-step framework that you can use to ensure that your teams are more focused in 2023 on impactful and achievable goals.

Engineering Quotes:

2023 goal setting

2023 goal setting

Here Are Your 2023 Goal Setting Tips:

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TCEP 224: Civil Engineering Career Paths: The Options Are Endless

November 23, 2022 By EMI

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Civil Engineering Career PathsIn this episode, I talk to Paul Lee, P.E., ENV SP, Energy Policy Analyst at the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, about a great opportunity that presented itself to him, touch on the different civil engineering career paths and their role in climate change, and discuss some of the challenges they face when working on renewable energy projects.

Engineering Quotes:

Civil Engineering Career Paths

Civil Engineering Career Paths

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Paul:

  • Can you please tell us about yourself and your career paths to date?
  • What made you get interested in policy?
  • What are some of the major challenges civil engineers face when working on renewable energy projects?
  • What is the role of civil engineers in combatting climate change?
  • How did you end up transitioning from a civil engineer associate into a policy-making role?
  • You were chosen for the lead role in the new ASCE film, called “Cities of the Future: Reimagining Our World.” How did you end up being chosen for the movie?
  • What is the movie about and how do you think it can help educate civil engineers on important industry-related changes?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Civil Engineering Career Paths: 

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TCEP 211: How Civil Engineers Can Be Successful on the Job

June 1, 2022 By EMI

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Successful on the JobIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I answer a few questions that I received from a consulting engineer a few years out of school about how to be successful on the job, get up to speed with design practices, learn codes, gain field practice, and organize resources and knowledge. 

Successful on the Job

Tips to Be Successful on the Job and Learn Quickly in Your First Year:

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TCEP 210: The Civil Engineering Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities

May 25, 2022 By EMI

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Civil Engineering WorkforceIn this episode, I talk to Matthew Low, P.E., Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., about challenges and opportunities in the civil engineering workforce, and how engineers can overcome these challenges to excel in their careers.

Engineering Quotes:

Civil Engineering Workforce

Civil Engineering Workforce

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew:

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TCEP 209: 3 Key Career Themes to Grow Your Civil Engineering Career

May 11, 2022 By EMI

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career themesIn this episode, I talk to Trudi Williams, PE, Vice President, and Regional Director of one of the premier civil, structural, and environmental engineering firms in Southwest Florida, CONSOR Engineers, about three key career themes that you can use to grow your civil engineering career or firm.

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Trudi:

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TCEP 205: Becoming a More Creative and Innovative Engineer (By Using Basic Brain Knowledge)

April 13, 2022 By EMI

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creative and innovativeIn this episode, I talk to Stu Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, F.NSPE, about how using basic brain knowledge to be more creative and innovative can help engineers become a better version of themselves.

Engineering Quotes:

creative and innovative

creative and innovative

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Stu:

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TCEP 194: Civil Engineering Expert or Jack-of-All-Trades?

January 26, 2022 By EMI

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Civil Engineering Expert

In this episode, I answer a question that I get asked often about whether it is better to be a civil engineering expert or generally knowledgeable in multiple disciplines.

Civil Engineering Expert

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

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