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TECC 262: 3 Top Questions Engineers Should Ask at Their Next Performance Review

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3 Top Questions Engineers Should Ask at Their Next Performance Review

In this episode, I talk about performance reviews, and how you can prepare for your next performance review by providing you with three questions that you should ask in your next one.  I recently wrote about this topic on the ASCE blog and based on feedback and interest, I thought I would it would be a good topic for a podcast episode.

Here Are the Three Questions to Ask at Your Next Performance Review:

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Importance of Business Development Marketing Plans

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Many things are uncertain as we transition into 2022. COVID-19 is nearly two years old and continues to throw variants at us, which can make planning unpredictable. The Federal Reserve has announced a possible sooner than expected tapering of their bond buying program and interest rates are eventually on the rise. There is no telling what economic climate 2022 will bring. One thing is certain: Your firm needs to develop business as usual. Producing a budget is great, but what about how you are going to actually market and stir up business next year?

Why Create Them?

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Paying It Forward: Engineers Can Make an Impact

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This is a guest blog by Tiffani Teachey

Engineers Can Make an Impact

You might be thinking, “What does this have to do with engineering?” I’ll tell you. One of the most valuable traits that an engineer can possess is empathy, which is the ability to understand and share in another person’s emotions. What better way to exercise this trait than by helping others? Whether it is donating food, clothes, or time, engineers can make an impact by finding ways to give back!

“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living here on Earth” ~ Shirley Chisholm

Here Are Three Ways That Engineers Can Pay It Forward:

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5 Reasons to Say YES to Volunteering

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This is a guest post by Lindsay A. O’Leary, P.E., CAE, LEED AP, M.ASCE

VolunteeringVolunteering allows you to bring positive, measurable changes to your community and professional family. You’ve probably thought about saying YES to a volunteer opportunity. But how? When? Does it work with your schedule? You are busy, and what will you get out of it?

My advice is simple: Say YES and say it NOW. And the more you put in, the more you’ll get out of it.

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Here Are Five Reasons Why Community Involvement and Volunteerism Will Improve Your Life:

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TSEC 39: The Difference Between Construction Engineering and Structural Engineering

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In this episode, we talk to Andrew (Drew) Twarek, a project manager at Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers about construction engineering, what it is and how it differs from structural engineering. He also talks  about some of the top award-winning projects that he’s worked on in the past.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Drew Twarek about Construction Engineering:

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TGEP 11: How To Become a Great Geotechnical Engineer

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Great Geotechnical Engineer

 

In this episode, we talk to Andrew Burns, P.E., who is the Vice President of Engineering & Estimating for Underpinning & Foundation Skanska. We talk about his career and how he worked his way up from office engineer to vice president and he also shares some very useful advice on how you can become a great geotechnical engineer.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Andrew:

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TCEP 157: From Draftsperson to the Deputy Secretary of the Highway Administration at PennDOT

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In this episode, I talk to Melissa J. Batula, P.E., the Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration at PennDOT, about her amazing career journey from starting in the private sector to now being responsible for overseeing all of the roadways in Pennsylvania as well as the 9,000 people who work for the DOT.

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PennDOT

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Melissa:

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TSEC 38: The Benefits and Common Pitfalls of Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

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In this episode, we talk to Ricky McLain, P.E., SE, who is the Senior Technical Director at Tall Wood, WoodWorks about mass timber in structural engineering — what it is, some of the common pitfalls for mass timber projects, and how structural engineers can play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success.

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Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Ricky in This Episode:

  • What is mass timber?
  • Why is mass timber suddenly so relevant to structures in the United States now?
  • How can a structural engineer promote the use of mass timber to their clients?
  • What are some of common pitfalls in a mass timber project?
  • How can engineers determine what products each manufacturer is producing?
  • How can structural engineers play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success?
  • In what ways can an engineer use mass timber as a differentiating opportunity for their business development strategy?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mass Timber in Structural Engineering:

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TGEP 10: Ground Improvement Techniques for Geotechnical Engineering Professionals

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In this episode, we talk to John R. Grillo, P.E., a Project Executive at Keller about ground improvement techniques, deep foundation design, and the latest drilling techniques they have been using. He also provides some great advice for geotechnical engineers who are looking at moving into a leadership role.

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Ground Improvement Techniques

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask John R. Grillo, P.E.:

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TCEP 156: Work-Life Balance Strategies for Civil Engineers

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Work-Life Balance Strategies

Having a healthy work-life balance is a difficult challenge even in the best of times, but it is becoming more and more necessary during these times of economic stagnation and uncertainty. That is why, in this week’s episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Ken Mika, P.E. M.ASCE, a project engineer and office leader for Geosyntec’s Green Bay, Wisconsin office will provide some great work-life balance strategies that you can use to help you along the way.

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Work-Life Balance Strategies

Work-Life Balance Strategies

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Ken:

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