A Day in the Life of a Geotechnical Engineering CEO – Ep 070
In episode 065 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with David Gockel, PE, PP, LEED AP, CEO of Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, about how a day in the life of a geotechnical engineering CEO looks, especially one that is in charge of a very fast-growing firm. Here are some of the questions I […]
How Hurricanes may Affect the Future of Civil Engineering – Ep 068
In episode 068 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Rick De La Guardia about how hurricanes may affect the future of the civil engineering industry. Here are some of the questions I ask Rick: Explain the work you do and how you became familiar with hurricanes? What is a hurricane, and from an […]
Early Life as an Engineer and my path to Entrepreneurship
I started my bachelor’s in civil engineering in 2001, more than 15 years ago. I wanted to become a civil engineer, design new roads, buildings, power plants, and fancy high-rise buildings. “Design” is a core concept in the civil engineering curriculum, where students learn to calculate loads, predict capacities, and optimize their precise solutions […]
How our Cities and Towns are going broke and How Civil Engineers can Help Long-Term – Ep 065
In episode 065 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Charles(Chuck) Marohn, a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Minnesota and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) about how our cities and towns are going broke and how civil engineers will play a role in developing strong towns […]
Dealing with Engineering Clients Going Over Your Head – Engineering Career TV Ep. 23
Q: How can I deal with engineering clients going over my head? Welcome to Episode #23 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is dealing with engineering clients going over your head. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to […]
Moving Up Within Your Engineering Firm- Engineering Career TV Ep. 15
Q: How do I move up within my Engineering Firm? Welcome to Episode #15 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Moving Up Within Your Engineering Firm. 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 […]
Creating the Career Experience you Love as an Engineer – Engineering Career TV Ep. 14
Q: How do I create the career experience that I love as an engineer? Welcome to Episode #14 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Creating the Career Experience you Love as an Engineer. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around […]
Getting a PhD as an Engineer or Not- Engineering Career TV Ep. 10
Q: What is the value of a PhD in Engineering? Welcome to Episode #10 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Getting a PhD as an Engineer or Not. 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 […]
How Arctic Engineers are Facing the Challenges of a Changing Climate – Ep 052
In episode 52 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Christian Knutson interviews Dr. Orson Smith, P.E. on how arctic engineers are facing the challenges of a changing climate. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about what arctic engineering is, and you’ll get a glimpse at some of the challenges engineers face in designing horizontal and vertical structures in cold regions. They […]
Drones in Civil Engineering – How and Why they can Help – Ep 044
In episode 044 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Brett Hoffstadt, PMP about drones in civil engineering, how and why they are being used. We talk about the challenges, risks and concerns that go along with using drones in civil engineering. Here are some of the questions I ask Brett about drones in civil engineering: […]
