From Civil Engineering to Helping Civil Engineers in Texas Every Day – Ep 105
In episode 105 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Lindsay O’Leary, PE, LEED AP about her career path from a civil engineer to now working full-time as the Executive Director for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section where she is helping civil engineers to achieve success on a daily basis. […]
Who Are Quantity Surveyors and Why Are They Important?
Civil engineering is a discipline many people are not really familiar with. This is a real shame since civil engineering impacts our society so much. Namely, it comprises various professions, including structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction management, and transportation engineers. One particularly interesting area is quantity surveying, a profession that blends engineering, construction, and […]
A Global Overview of Underground Infrastructure – Ep 097
In episode 097 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Michael Mains, M.Eng, P.Eng, PE, a young engineer who has had a tremendous amount of experience on global tunneling projects. Michael gives a global overview of underground infrastructure and provides some great insights for young civil engineers considering getting involved in this industry. Here […]
LGBTQ Inclusion in Engineering…When We Embrace Diversity, We All Win – Ep 090
In episode 90 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Joseph Barker, PE, PTOE, a licensed Professional Engineer and Traffic Operations Engineer from Stantec. We discuss the topic of diversity and why firms should embrace diversity for engineers which provides inspiration and typically leads to them being happier and more productive in their careers. […]
One Civil Engineer’s Passion for Culture and Community – Ep 082
In episode 082 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Alexis Clark, E.I.T about her passion for culture and community in civil engineering, and several other interesting topics related to Civil Engineering. Here are some of the questions I ask Alexis: Tell us how you ended up working for Hilti and what it’s like […]
Is Civil Engineering Becoming a Commodity? – Ep 080
In episode 080 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Shane Sheldon, a civil engineer and listener from Oregon, about whether or not civil engineering is becoming a commodity. We also talk about the question that several civil engineers might be asking themselves today, which is: “Can civil engineers really be successful?” Shane emailed […]
Two Professionals in the Civil Engineering Industry who are Impacting the World Beyond their Engineering Projects- Ep 076
In episode 76 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview two guests that work in the Civil Engineering world and have worked on very special engineering projects that are helping our community and the world as a whole. They are Alan Lloyd, CIH, CSP, Associate Vice President and Corporate Health and Safety Officer from Pennoni, and Menzer Pehlivan, […]
How to Communicate Effectively on Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 074
In episode 074 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Steve Soldati, PE about how to communicate effectively on civil engineering projects. Here are some of the questions I ask Steve about communicating effectively on civil engineering projects : Why is communication important for engineering professionals? What are some things you have done to improve your […]
Civil Engineering Career Navigation Advice from a Young Engineering Manager – Ep 073
In episode 073 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Shaun McGrath, P.E., CCM, a successful young division leader at a successful civil engineering company about career navigation through the early portions of your engineering career. Here are some of the questions I ask Shaun: Talk about internships and how they have helped you. […]
Dread going to Work? Then Find your Superpower Today!
Dread going to Work? Then Find your Superpower Today! Q: Do you dread going to work every day? Welcome to episode #35 of Engineering Career TV. The theme for today’s episode is: Dread going to Work? Then Find your Superpower Today! I spend almost all of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been […]
