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TGEP 13: Dynamic Compaction: Insight From a Geotechnical Engineer

December 17, 2020 By EMI

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Dynamic CompactionIn this episode, we talk to Chris Woods, a geotechnical engineer with over 20 years of project-related experience throughout the continental United States, and Vice President for the Virginia-based dynamic compaction specialty contractor, Densification, Inc. about the importance of industry involvement and relationships in construction, transitioning from consultant to a contractor, and the applicability of dynamic compaction.

Engineering Quotes:

Dynamic Compaction

Dynamic Compaction

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Chris Woods:

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Filed Under: TGEP - The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast Tagged With: broader knowledge base, building relationships, Career Transitions, Chris Woods, compaction tests, consultant to contractor, Densification, Dynamic Compaction, engineering industry, geotechnical engineer, granular soils, Ground Improvement, industry organizations, mine spoils, networking, relationships in construction, Relationships with contractors, uncontrolled fills

Leadership Skills You Can Develop Now

December 7, 2020 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Pamela A. Scott

Leadership Skills

Are you doing what it takes to earn a leadership role at your firm?

A few years ago, I was working with a team of senior project managers (PM). The training program was “From PMs to Business Leaders.” In our first session, I asked them to list the job requirements for a PM and for a business leader. The list for the PMs was quite long. The list for a business leader had just a couple bullets on it.

One PM looked at the lists and said, “If our executive team members were killed in an accident, we wouldn’t even know how to turn off the lights.” Bingo!

How equipped are you to take on a leadership role at your firm? Below are three critical capabilities necessary to become a leader.

1) Network With Intention

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Filed Under: Blog, Leadership/Management Tagged With: become a leader, Build self-confidence, building relationships, business leader, critical capabilities, Critical thinking skills, earn a leadership role, executive team, From PMs to Business Leaders, introduce yourself to strangers, leadership skills, networking, Pamela A. Scott, reach leadership status, Show Initiative, take on a leadership role

TECC 234: Professional Networking Tips and Tricks for Engineers

November 17, 2020 By EMI

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networkingIn this episode, we talk to Sol Rosenbaum, P.E., CEM, an energy engineer and founder of The Engineering Mentor, about the importance of mentorship and networking in your engineering career and explain how it can benefit your engineering career.

Engineering Quotes:

networking

networking

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Professional Networking Tips and Tricks for Engineers

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Filed Under: Networking/Client Relations, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: Active networking, advance your career, Engineering Career, finding a job, hands-on experience, license or certification, mentorship, networking, networking agenda, Professional Networking, public speaking, Sol Rosenbaum, Speaking Skills, The Engineering Mentor, Tips and Tricks, tough economic times

TECC 226: Networking Tips for Introverted Engineers

March 31, 2020 By EMI

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Networking Tips

In this episode, I talk to Devora Zack, MBA a bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and leadership consultant. Her internationally released books, “Networking for People Who Hate Networking, 2nd Edition” “Singletasking”, and “Managing for People Who Hate Managing” are translated into 45 languages. Devora talks to us about networking and provides some great tips on how you can improve your networking skills as an engineer, including networking actions that can be performed in times like these, where there will be limited face-to-face interaction.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Networking Tips for Introverts:

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Filed Under: Networking/Client Relations, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: build your confidence, Devora Zack, extrovert, follow up, good impression, introvert, Introverted Engineers, lasting relationships, networking, networking actions, networking skills, Networking Tips, personality style

Starting an Engineering Firm: A Total Guide

November 11, 2019 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Jim Hughes

Starting an Engineering FirmThere are many reasons why a lot of engineers choose to start up their own firm. Basically, you get to be the boss, you get to decide which projects to take, and you get to pursue your engineering passions. And 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.

Becoming your own boss entails a lot of responsibilities. You have to take care of everything—from raising funds to hiring people and promoting your firm. And if you don’t deliver as intended, you’ll lose clients.

There’s a lot at stake the moment you quit your 9-to-5 job and decide to start up your own firm. To increase your chances of success, follow these guidelines:

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Filed Under: Blog, Business Development Tagged With: business owner, Connections, engineering passions, Gather Your Team, Jim Hughes, manage your company, marketing, money, networking, opportunities, own firm, responsibilities, small business funding, Starting an Engineering Firm, Success, technical innovations, technical skills and expertise, tools and equipment

TCEP 120: The State of the Structural Engineering Industry from the ASCE SEI Structures Congress Part 2

June 19, 2019 By EMI

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Structural EngineeringIn episode 120 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, you are going to hear interviews from my recent visit to the ASCE Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress. The interviews will cover both technical and professional development topics related to civil and structural engineering as well as personal development including effective communication skills for engineers.

This is the second of a two part series.  The first part can be found here on our new sister podcast The Structural Engineering Channel which you can find in iTunes here.

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Our Guests in This Episode:

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Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Alexis Clark, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, Civil Engineers, community disastrous resilience, community resilience, connect with people, Dr. Elaina Sutley, Kevin J. LaMalva, manager in engineering, Maser Consulting P.A., Mathew Picardal, networking, non-structural components, performance-based design, professional association, Structural engineering, Structural Engineering Industry, structural engineers

TECC 193: What Prison Has Taught This Young Engineer and How it Can Help You

January 8, 2019 By EMI

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prisonIn this episode, I talk with Jim (a false name used to keep our guest anonymous), a young engineer who had to spend some time in prison soon after he graduated college. We talk about everything he went through while in prison as well as the things he learned and how his experiences have contributed to his success in his career.

Engineering Quotes:

Here are some of the key points discussed about Jim’s time spent in prison:

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Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: considerate, determination, different people, engineer, failure, General Education Development, giving up, Mindset, networking, PE Exam, preparing, Prison, Professional Engineer, recent graduate, situations, skills, surroundings

Building Real Friendships That Can Get Engineers Hired

November 21, 2018 By EMI

This is a guest post by Nader Mowlaee

Real Friendships

It might sound contrary to the idea of career professionalism but building real friendships can and will get you hired. In fact, if you’re not making friends when you network, you’re not doing it properly.

Networking is the most powerful job search strategy because it will lead to getting referred in for jobs that aren’t yet advertised, meaning you’ll have much less or no competition going into the interview process.

Building real friendships works extremely well when they’re based on genuine attraction and interest; think about this not as ‘what someone can do for you,’ but rather, ‘what you can do for someone else’ without expecting anything back. That’s how you make a new friend. Help without expecting anything back. Genuine friendships always make sense and feel good when they originate, and they will always pay off in the long run.

Real Friendships

Build Real Friendships That Are Genuine

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Filed Under: Blog, Networking/Client Relations Tagged With: career-oriented friendship, engineers, Genuine, genuine attraction, Hired, interest, Nader Mowlaee, network connections, networking, networking friendships, Real Friendships, reciprocation, relationship, You Only Get What You Give

TECC 183: Career Reflection: 5 Actions a Young Engineer Took to Realize Success

August 28, 2018 By EMI

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In this episode, you’re going to listen in on a conversation between me and Fernando A. Ceballos, P.E. Fernando will share some strategies that he’s used to realize success in his career at such a young age. He will also talk about how being a member of our Engineering Management Institute has helped him in his career.

Engineering Quotes:

Realize Success
Realize Success

Here are the 5 actions Fernando took to realize success in his career:

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Filed Under: Networking/Client Relations, Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: Add Value, Doing your job well, drives people, engineers, Fernando Ceballos, networking, P.E, Realize Success, team, value-driven mindset, win-win

TCEP 080: Is Civil Engineering Becoming a Commodity?

March 28, 2018 By EMI

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Commodity

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 me a few weeks ago, bringing up some of these points, which I felt were valid, but often overlooked, so I felt it important that he come on the show to discuss them.

Engineering Quotes:

Here are some key points discussed on whether or not civil engineering is becoming a commodity:

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Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Be thoughtful, bigger picture, Career Path, Civil Engineering, Commodity, individual expertise, infrastructure problems, money, networking, Shane Sheldon

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