Twelve Firsts in Structural Engineering on the Halls River Bridge – Ep 013
A combination of beams was used in the construction of the bridge, including HCB beams, CFRP and GFRP strands and stirrups, and FRP bars and strands. That is what makes this project unique: every element has some form of FRP composite.
Providing Engineering Career Growth Opportunities to Your Team – Ep 216
In this episode, we’re kicking off a series where we will be diving into the four key drivers of great engineering managers. I talk to Seth D. Scheilz, Professional Engineer at Black & Veatch in Kansas City, about the first key driver: providing your team members with engineering career growth opportunities.
The Essential Competencies of an Effective Engineering Leader
When you know your limits and your strengths, when to ask for help, and when to give credit to others, you are well on your way to becoming an effective engineering leader.
Working on a World-Changing Civil Engineering Project – Ep 131
Even though there are plenty of challenges faced in the world of engineering, women in engineering can definitely be beneficial by getting involved in a world-changing civil engineering project.
How to Develop Relationships With Engineering Managers
Workers who maintain a strong, positive relationship with their managers not only increase their employment opportunities, but enhance engagement and improve productivity too.
Structural Engineering Career Fair Tips for Students – Ep 012
These tips will help you to prepare for that structural engineering career fair you are planning to visit and ensure that you make the most out of every moment, which in turn might just launch your engineering career.
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.
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.
Dealing with Major Career Decisions and Transitions as a Civil Engineer – Ep 130
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast we go to Hawaii to visit Coffman Engineers and talk to Jami Hirota about the impact that major career decisions and transitions as a civil engineer can have on your career.
5 Crucial Client Communication Skills for Engineering Project Managers
Honing top client communication skills will make you a more competitive and more desirable candidate in the field. If you’re already part of a team, then it will make you much more adept.