From Civil Engineer to HR Manager: How to Make the Switch – Ep 241

In this episode, I talk with Matthew Alboum, P.E., a regional human resource manager at Dewberry, who made a successful career transition from civil engineer to HR manager, about how he leveraged his engineering background to excel in HR. He also discuss the importance of acknowledging individuality and leveraging strengths for a fulfilling career, and […]
Should I Go to Grad School or Apply for Civil Engineering Jobs? – Ep 161

In this episode, I answer a question that I get from civil engineering students almost daily. Should they seek full-time employment immediately after completing their undergraduate studies or go to grad school and pursue a master’s degree? And I promise you, whether you are a student, a project manager, an owner, or a CEO, you […]
Dealing with Major Career Decisions and Transitions as a Civil Engineer – Ep 130
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast we go to Hawaii to visit Coffman Engineers and talk to Jami Hirota about the impact that major career decisions and transitions as a civil engineer can have on your career.
No, It’s Not a Bad Thing Working for the same Company your Entire Civil Engineering Career – Ep 079
In episode 079 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will give my opinion on why I don’t believe it’s a bad thing to work for same civil engineering company for a long time, possibly even your entire career. I constantly hear people say that you have to make a move from one company to the […]
How to Handle Career Transitions Confidently as a Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 077
In episode 077 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Christian Knutson, P.E., PMP, who has hosted several episodes of this podcast. Chris provided a framework that he has used to make many career transitions, and also talked about building the confidence needed to make engineering career transitions. Here are some of the questions […]
Civil Engineering Resume Hacking with Resume Expert Richard Poulin – Ep 025
In episode 025 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview the resume expert Richard Poulin, who has studied over hundreds of civil engineering resumes, and wrote the book Civil Engineer Resume Hacking. This episode is packed with insider tips on how you can make your civil engineering resume stand out and be successful in your […]