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:
How to Become the Best Engineering Leader in Your Field – Ep 292
In this episode, we talk to John A. White, the Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas and one of the foremost engineering authorities in America, about effective leadership in engineering. He provides some great tips that you can start using right away to become the best engineering leader in your field. Engineering Quotes: Here […]
How Engineering Companies Can Facilitate the Transition from Engineer to Manager
Image by creativeart on Freepik Image by de luis_molinero on Freepik Engineering companies are great at developing engineers. But what about the often natural transition of an engineer to an engineering manager? How can the organization help the engineer transition from the technical aspects of engineering to the soft aspects of management: the overall […]
How AEC Firms Can Benefit from Using Civil Design Software – Ep 008
In this episode, we talk to Fishomi Philip-King and Antonio Moss, two sales engineers from Virtuosity, about how using civil design software can help engineering owners increase risk reduction and reduce overhead costs at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Fishomi and Antonio: How can Bentley’s civil design software […]
How Seismic Hazards Affect Our Community and Infrastructure – Ep 066
In this episode, we talk to Chukwuebuka Nweke, Ph.D, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California, about seismic hazards and the impact of earthquakes on our infrastructure. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Chukwuebuka: What made you make the transition from consultant to professor […]
How to Optimize Your Quality Document Management – Ep 022
In this episode, we talk to LaKeeVia Oladapo Jackson, 2014 Black Engineer of the Year and quality manager at Mortenson, about quality document management and the use of logs, checklists, and mock-ups to manage it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask LaKeeVia: How has being selected to be the 2014 Black […]
5 Strategies for Engineers to Enhance Their Communication Skills
Image by partystock on Freepik “Great communication begins with a connection.” ~ Oprah Winfrey As engineers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Whether we are working with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, it is important that we are able to clearly and concisely convey […]
How to Manage Client Expectations in Your Engineering Projects – Ep 008
In this episode, I talk to Richard (Rich) Negri, MSCE, P.E., the owner and principal engineer of Geoterra Engineering & Construction Consultants, about engineering in the residential real estate industry, and how to manage client expectations in your engineering projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Richard: What do you do […]
Why All Engineers Should Get Involved in Professional Associations – Ep 093
In this episode, we talk to Krista Looza, S.E., a licensed structural engineer and principal at Buehler, about how her involvement in the Structural Engineering Association of California (aka SEAOC) has supported her career path and professional development, and why she think all engineers should get involved in professional associations. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]
How Women in Engineering Can Grow Rapidly in Their Careers – Ep 226
In this episode, I talk to Karen Islas, P.E., a professional civil engineer and STEM advocate, about how her involvement with professional organizations, STEM, and mentorship, has helped to rapidly grow her engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Karen: How has being involved with multiple professional organizations helped grow […]