Stomp Out the ANTs With Your Self-Confidence
Building self-confidence, in my opinion, is like a tug of war in your head. One part of you is saying, “I can do this,” while the other part of you is saying, “No you can’t. You’re a disaster.” “Don’t believe everything you hear — even in your own head.” That advice comes from Dr. Daniel […]
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 […]
Three Guarantees in Life: Death, Taxes, and Job Insecurity
According to careertrend.com, job security is defined as “a sense of assurance that you will remain employed for the foreseeable future – or at the very least, until you decide that you are going to move on. Job security means you are confident that your employer will keep you on board, regardless of the forces […]
Ground Improvement Techniques for Geotechnical Engineering Professionals – Ep 010
In this episode, we talk to John R. Grillo, P.E., a Project Executive at Keller about ground improvement techniques, deep foundation design, and the latest drilling techniques they have been using. He also provides some great advice for geotechnical engineers who are looking at moving into a leadership role. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
Developing Soft Skills for a Successful Career in Engineering – Ep 233
In this episode, our new host, Jeff Perry, MBA talks to Dennis Doran, a leading expert in the construction industry with more than 30 years of experience, and the author of the highly praised book, Soft as Steel, about the importance of valuing and developing soft skills to build relationships and succeed in business and […]
The Life Cycle of a Great Engineering Manager – Ep 215
Provide your younger professionals with a custom mentor. This mentor should already be an effective manager or leader in the same field that the younger engineer are aspiring to manage, so that they can learn from the mentor.
3 Uncommon Engineering Skills That Engineers Should Develop for Extraordinary Success
While developing core engineering skills is essential to launching your engineering career, it’s equally important to focus on developing uncommon soft skills to achieve extraordinary success.
The Emotional Side of Structural Engineering – Ep 006
In episode 06 of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Zohaib Alvi, P.E about sustainability in Structural Engineering and more specifically about the emotional side of structural engineering and how important it is to embrace it as an engineer.
Why Technical Skills Alone Won’t Get You That Engineering Job
Technical skills are the tools of the trade for engineers. If you want to find your perfect job, you can’t let your technical background do all the talking. In today’s hyper-competitive work environment, the winning formula for an engineer’s job application involves showcasing technical/hard skills, accomplishments, and soft skills.
How Engineers Can Develop Necessary Soft Skills to Excel in Their Careers
The five years of an engineer’s bachelor’s degree program are filled with complex math and science. Indeed, almost all of an engineer’s training pertains to the hard skills they will directly apply to problems in their field during the course of their career. Yet, what most new engineering grads discover as they enter the workforce […]
