The Secret to Building a Not So Average Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 186
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Ryan Getz, P.E, Managing Partner at WGA Consulting Engineers, about how he grew his civil engineering firm from seven to 50 people, and the role that your staff plays in building a business. Ryan also gets into the importance of reinventing yourself and how […]
Starting an Engineering Firm: A Total Guide
There are many reasons why a lot of engineers choose to put up their own firm. If you nail the right strategy, there are no limits to your income potential. However, starting an engineering firm is not easy. In fact, 90% of startups fail.
Three Salary Negotiation Tips for a Better Engineering Job Offer
Regardless of your job title, or what kind of engineer you are, at some point in your career, you will likely engage in a salary negotiation. Asking for more money or a better job is a daunting prospect. What if your employer says no? What if you lose your job? Calm down and don’t panic […]
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 […]
Is Going Back to School at a Later Age in your Career a Good Idea?
Going back to school at a later age in your career…is it a good thing to do? Q: Is going back to school at a later age in your career a good thing to do? Welcome to episode #32 of Engineering Career TV. The theme for today’s episode is: Is going back to school at […]
Engineering Consulting Firm – Should you start one or work for one?
To start an engineering consulting firm or not…that is the question. Q: Starting an engineering consulting firm vs. working for an engineering consulting firm, which is best? Welcome to episode #29 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is starting an engineering consulting firm vs. working for an engineering consulting firm. I spend […]
How to Get an Engineering Internship as a Student – Engineering Career TV Ep. 27
Q: How can I get an engineering internship as a student? Welcome to episode #27 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is how to get an engineering internship as a student. I spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to […]
Requesting Financial Assistance for Training – Engineering Career TV Ep. 21
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 […]
How to Become a Sales Engineer – Ep 154
In this episode, I talk to Ian Balina, a serial entrepreneur and former freelancer about how he became a sales engineer and how you can brand yourself as an expert. Engineering Quotes: Here are the key points discussed on becoming a Sales Engineer:
Asking for a Raise at Work with Confidence – Engineering Career TV Ep. 1
Welcome to Episode #1 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Asking for a Raise at Work with Confidence. I will spend most of the episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to rapidly advance their careers and lives the life they want to live. You can […]
