Unlocking Hidden Value and Elevating Your A&E Firm’s Success – Ep 236
In this episode, we delve deep into the realm of business management and leadership for your architecture and engineering A&E firm’s success. Our guest is June Jewell, CPA, a distinguished business management authority and CEO of AEC Business Solutions. June is renowned for her best-selling book, “Find the Lost Dollars,” and her latest publication, “RAISE […]
How to Balance Client Needs and Community Concerns in Your Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 235
In this episode, I talk to Andrew Dorman, P.E., a senior civil engineer at Burns & McDonnell about how he effectively manages competing demands, such as client expectations, community interests, and environmental concerns, in his engineering projects. He also provides some great strategies that you can use right away for ensuring project efficiency and staying […]
Facing the Unexpected: Lessons from a Young Civil Engineer Forced into Retirement – Ep 234
In 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.*** […]
Sustainability in Civil Engineering: Driving Industry Impact Through Sustainable Practices – Ep 233
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ziad Y. Mazboudi, P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE, MBA, a senior civil engineer and project manager at Transtech Engineers, Inc. We discuss how civil engineers can play a vital role in promoting sustainable practices within their industry, and how getting involved in professional associations can enhance their […]
People Skills for Engineering Leaders: Balancing Work and Career Growth – Ep 232
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, this episode features an inspiring conversation with Raine Gardner, P.E., Team Leader at MSA Professional Services. The theme for this year’s Women’s History Month is “Women who tell stories,” and Raine shares her own story, along with invaluable insights and experiences on the significance of people skills in engineering […]
Unlocking the Potential of a Strong Online Presence for Civil Engineers – Ep 231
In this episode, I speak with Lindsay Diven, CPSM, a marketing and sales manager at Full Sail Partners and the host of the podcast “Marketers Take Flight.”, about the significance of developing a robust online presence. We discuss the importance of social media, the steps firms can take to enhance their online visibility, and how […]
Navigating a Successful Career Transition Within Your Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 230
In 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: […]
How to Navigate Difficult Challenges in Your Engineering Career – Ep 229
In 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 […]
Your Knowledge of Past Projects Can Be Your Biggest Driver of Project Success – Ep 228
In this episode, I talk to Matt Kastberg, who is the Regional Division Manager of Community Building for the Puget Sound Offices of Parametrix Inc., about how engineering managers can use their knowledge of past projects to inspire their team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt: What is the people […]
2023 Goal Setting Tips for Engineers: Sprints Instead of Marathons – Ep 227
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: Here Are Your 2023 Goal Setting Tips:
