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Working With Consulting Engineers (GSC) From the Owner’s Perspective – Part 5

April 25, 2022 By EMI

This is a guest post by Jon Earle, PE, ENV SP

Working With Consulting Engineers (GSC) From the Owner’s Perspective – Part 5 -  Consultants

Part 5: Maintaining Relationships With Consultants

In the fifth and final part of this blog series, I will be discussing the importance of maintaining relationships with engineering consultants while working in the public sector. Previously, I walked through the project life cycle and the importance of strong collaborative relationships. In this article, I will discuss how this experience will help both the owner and engineer in future projects.

The Project Is Over … Now What?

Even before the project is complete, both the public works engineer and consultant will likely be working in the design phases of future projects. Therefore The experience of working with a consultant allows an engineer to experience the strengths and weaknesses of a consultant, along with what went well and what didn’t on a project. So, a project debriefing meeting benefits all parties involved in a project and can help in a more efficient means of project delivery for future collaborations.

Successful and unique collaborations can sometimes lead to professional growth opportunities. In my own personal example, I recently co-presented at the state and regional level on a river intake and raw water pump station project that was recently completed. This was a great opportunity to develop my public speaking skills while discussing specific project details with other engineers and water operators to help their professional growth.

Learning From Consultants

As mentioned previously, a primary reason for hiring an engineering consultant is to leverage technical skills and experience not available with in-house staff. Successful utility engineers should take these opportunities to develop technical skills in other engineering disciplines. Having improved working knowledge of project design criteria and other deliverables will enhance future projects by having clear expectations and understanding of the goals of a project from the owner’s perspective.

Working with consultants: Future Opportunities

In Maine, the engineering community is a small group. Many engineers like myself have worked in both the public and private sectors and have worked with colleagues in both roles. As a utility engineer, working with consultants may present an opportunity to make a change or career growth. There are many opportunities for this in the current job market, as many consultants are looking to grow and add staff to handle current and future workload.

Working closely with consultants provides an engineer an inside look into how a firm operates, their culture, and the people they would be working with if they were to make a change. Conversely, these project collaborations allow the consultant to see firsthand the personality and skills of a potential future hire beyond a traditional hiring process.

Final Thoughts

Many projects require outside assistance to the owner or agency in order to be successful. Knowing what to expect from the owner’s perspective is a key skill for an engineering consultant. In addition, consultants hired for a specific expertise are invaluable for more complex and multiphase projects. In the end, these collaboration are necessary for delivering the infrastructure solutions our residents and customers expect and have entrusted in us.

Previous Articles in This 5-Part Series

Working With Consulting Engineers From the Owner’s Perspective
Working With Consulting Engineers From the Owner’s Perspective – Part 2
Also Working With Consulting Engineers (GSC) From the Owner’s Perspective – Part 3
And the fourth place Working With Consulting Engineers (GSC) From the Owner’s Perspective – Part 4

About Jon Earle, PE, ENV SP

Project Completion - Jon EarleJon Earle graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has completed graduate coursework at the University of Southern Maine in Public Administration. He currently serves as the Supervisor of Engineering Services for Maine Water Company. Jon is responsible for capital project delivery and oversight in 12 public water systems serving approximately 32,000 customers across the state of Maine. In addition, Jon has served on his local planning board and is currently a board member of the Maine Society of Professional Engineers.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s post by guest author Jon Earle, PE, ENV SP. If you’re interested in your firm possibly joining the Civil Engineering Collective, please contact us here or call us at 800-920-4007.

I hope you’ll join us.

Anthony Fasano, P.E.
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Author of Engineer Your Own Success

Filed Under: Civil Engineering Tagged With: career growth, Consulting Engineers, Future Opportunities, improved working knowledge, Jon Earle, Learning From Consultants, leverage technical skills, Maine Water Company, Maintaining Relationships With Consultants, opportunity to make a change, phases of future projects, professional growth opportunities, project from the owner’s perspective, public and private sectors, unique collaborations, Working With Consulting Engineers

TECC 265: Finding Career Fulfillment in Your Engineering Career

January 25, 2022 By EMI

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Finding Career Fulfillment in Your Engineering Career

In this episode, Jeff Perry, MBA talks about how you can find career fulfillment. He shares a framework that will help you on your journey and some actions that you can start taking right away to get on the path to engineering career fulfillment.

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Finding Career Fulfillment:

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Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: Building a Strong Foundation, Building your career, Career Clarity, Career Fulfillment, career growth, Engineering Career, Jeff Perry, Mindset, Personal Branding

TECC 259: The Lost Art of Effective One-On-One Meetings

November 9, 2021 By EMI

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The Lost Art of Effective One-On-One Meetings

In this episode, we talk to Hazim Macky, Vice President of engineering at Coinme, the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash network in the U.S about why one-on-one meetings are so important for both engineers and engineering leaders and how they can benefit your relationship with your team.

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One-On-One Meetings

One-On-One Meetings

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About One-On-One Meetings:

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Filed Under: Leadership/Management, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: accountability partner, benefit your relationship, build motivation, career growth, changing the agenda, Coinme, Effective One-On-One Meetings, engineering leaders, establish a connection, flexible agenda, have a positive impact, Hazim Macky, Lost Art, manager-run meeting, mentor or leader, One-On-One Meetings, shared ownership meeting, structure and agenda

How Can Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated STEM Workforce

August 5, 2019 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Holly Welles

WomenWomen make up half of the workforce, but when it comes to the positions at the top, we have a long way to go. Many women stay away from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields to begin with, quite likely due to gender expectations that blossom in childhood classrooms. And unfortunately, some who aim for a career as an engineer, scientist or mathematician often leave the field.

How can women succeed in a male-dominated workforce such as the engineering field? It isn’t easy, and it takes developing more than thick skin. Women need to pick their battles when it comes to dealing with coworker and employer demands for performing gender-specific labor. Here’s how women can take their engineering career to new heights. [Read more…] about How Can Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated STEM Workforce

Filed Under: Blog, Women in Engineering Tagged With: career growth, Gender-Specific Labor, Holly Welles, Male-Dominated Engineering Career, Male-Dominated Workforce, STEM, The Estate Update, Women, Women in engineering

How to Make Yourself an Always Demanded Engineering Professional

March 11, 2019 By EMI

How to Make Yourself an Always Demanded Engineering Professional is a guest blog by Jim Hughes

Demanded Engineering Professional
Regardless of your job, industry, or position in the company you work for, it is always important to stay in the competition and be an in-demand professional. By being a demanded engineering professional, you’ll always have options and opportunities to grow and take on bigger roles. If your boss gives you more responsibilities, it is likely because you are doing your job very well and he or she sees you as a skilled and dependable person. Getting your superiors’ attention goes a long way in enhancing your odds of getting a promotion or a salary increase. Though the competition may be tough for you, there are many ways to make yourself a highly demanded engineering professional. Here are some of the most effective ways in increasing your value as a professional. [Read more…] about How to Make Yourself an Always Demanded Engineering Professional

Filed Under: Blog, Career Goals and Challenges Tagged With: career growth, civil engineer, Demanded Professional, Engineering Professional, improved skills, Jim Hughes, Market Demands, Market Trends, personal loans, Service Niche

How I Passed the P.E. Exam

April 5, 2018 By EMI

How I Passed the P.E. Exam is a guest post by Thomas A. Anderson, P.E.
P.E. Exam

First off, let me say that if you are considering or already enrolled to take the P.E. exam, good for you. It will help your career tremendously. Your potential for advancement will increase and you will find avenues for career growth you never considered before. 

For more on why you should take the P.E. Exam visit my article here: My Top 5 Reasons to Get Your P.E. 

To pass the P.E. Exam, I went to PPI for their 18-week preparation course. The course is offered online and live, but also allows you to view the recordings later. I watched each recording repeatedly. 

Plan, plan, and plan some more. Nothing will help you more on the P.E. exam then having a solid plan. Lay it out on paper and follow through. This will ensure your preparations are complete. This is another reason why the PPI course is so valuable. They do the planning for you with their weekly lectures and homework assignments. 

P.E. Exam

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Requesting Financial Assistance for Training – Engineering Career TV Ep. 21

July 31, 2017 By EMI




Q: How can I request financial assistance for training from my engineering company?

Welcome to Episode #21 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is requesting financial assistance for training. 

I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to rapidly advance their careers and live the lives they want to live.

You can submit questions for the show by clicking here.

Let’s jump into today’s topic: Requesting financial assistance for training, which is based on a question from Kyle, who asks the following: [Read more…] about Requesting Financial Assistance for Training – Engineering Career TV Ep. 21

Filed Under: Engineering Career TV Tagged With: career assistance, career growth, case study, communicate, cost of training, engineering development, financial, financial aid, financial assistance for training, loans, money, personal development, training, value

TECC 023: The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – 10 Answers for 10 Questions from 10 Engineers

July 15, 2014 By EMI

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10 Questions

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I answer 10 questions related to career and personal development, submitted by The Engineering Career Coach Podcast listeners. In fact, I received so many questions that this will be the first of two shows in this format.

“Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers.” – Robert Half

The engineering career coachThe career-changing tip at the end of the show will provide you with one actionable step that can help you overcome ANY challenge in your engineering career.

Below are the 10 questions that I answer on this show, each followed by a one-sentence snippet of the answer: [Read more…] about TECC 023: The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – 10 Answers for 10 Questions from 10 Engineers

Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, Communication/Public Speaking, Leadership/Management, Networking/Client Relations, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: career growth, networking, public speaking, starting a company

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