Top Career Takeaways From Two Successful Engineers – Ep 077

Career Takeaways

In this episode, Mat and Cara talk about three career takeaways that stood out for them throughout their careers, and how those experiences helped them to grow as engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Their Career Takeaways:

Mass Timber in Structural Engineering: Seeing the Bigger Picture – Ep 076

In this episode, we talk to Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., SE, F. SEAOC, SECB, mass timber specialist at Structurlam, about mass timber in structural engineering and how engineers can become more involved in the industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michelle: What does a career in mass timber entail, and what […]

Engineering Safer Skies With Performance-Based Seismic Design – Ep 075

In this episode, we talk to Joe Maffei, SE, Ph.D., LEED AP, an internationally recognized expert on the seismic evaluation, design, and retrofitting of structures, about the SFO Air Traffic Control Tower, for which his company, Maffei Structural Engineering, also received an excellence award. He talks about their involvement in the project and how they designed […]

Structural Steel Design Explained – Ep 074

In this episode, we talk to Alex Morales, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, PMP, LEED Green Assoc., about structural steel design and how he went from architecture to falling in love with steel. He also talks about some of the latest innovative steel systems and how they are helping structural engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]

Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures: Advantages of Using Post Tensioning – Ep 073

In this episode, we talk to Michael Hopper, P.E., an Associate Partner at LERA Consulting Structural Engineers, about post-tensioned concrete (PT) structures, what they are, some of the advantages of using post-tensioning, and what he thinks the future holds for PT. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michael: What is post-tensioning, and […]

The Peachoid Water Tower: Professional Judgment Skills for Engineers – Ep 071

Professional Judgment

In this episode, we talk to J. G. (Greg) Soules, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng, a Senior Principal Structural Engineer and the Technical Authority for Seismic and Wind Engineering for CB&I, about his involvement in the Peachoid Water Tower project, how he received his Ph.D. at 63, and why professional judgment is important as an engineer. […]