How to Use the PSI Framework to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview
PSI stands for more than just “pounds per square inch” when inflating tires. It also stands for a meaningful way to enhance your value to a potential new or existing employer, especially during job interviews. The PSI framework is also a great method you can use on the job to sell a project, product or […]
Taking Action – A Bike Ride for Sustainability – Ep 188
In this episode, I speak with Professor Jim Tinjum, who is the Associate Chair of the Department of Engineering Professional Development at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We talk about his roughly 1300-mile, 14-day bike trip across the Upper Midwest and what made him decide to take this bike ride for sustainability. Engineering Quotes: Here are the […]
A Field Trip to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Conference – Ep 103
In episode 103 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am bringing you with me to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Conference where I will be talking with several guests to get their view on the state of Infrastructure, but also tools and strategies you can use on your projects. From […]
Why Civil Engineers Should Get Involved in Government Policy – Ep 102
In episode 102 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, a Project Engineer focusing on water resources, specifically watershed management and coastal restoration. We discuss government policy and its importance in civil engineering, and why all civil engineers should in some way get involved in policy. Engineering Quotes: Here are some […]
Have You Heard of the S.O.A.R Method?
How do you prepare for an interview? Do you read typical questions that the employer might ask? Do you practice artful responses? The S.O.A.R. Answer Method is helpful for preparing for interview questions and it keeps you focused on the discussion while you are answering. This answer method works well on interview questions 11 […]
From Civil Engineer to Manager – Anthony Fasano Featured on Recent ASCE Interchange Video
Engineering Management Institute (EMI) President Anthony Fasano, P.E. was recently featured in an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Interchange Video entitled From Civil Engineer to Manager. ASCE Interchange is a multi-part series of educational videos on important issues in the engineering community produced by ASCE. In each monthly 6- to 7-minute segment, Casey Dinges, […]
Goal Setting for Engineers Based on One Engineer’s Proven Process – Ep 187
In this episode, I talk with Adam Zach, PE, a project engineer at an environmental engineering firm in Grand Forks, North Dakota. We talk about the importance of goal setting for engineers and how setting goals has greatly contributed to his success in his career, but even better Adam shares his process in this episode, […]
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the ICE Global Engineering Congress – Ep 101
In episode 101 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is the third episode in a 3-part special series focused on preparing us for the Global Engineering Congress 2018, I am bringing you with me to the offices of Mott MacDonald to sit down with Global Sustainability Leader Davide Stronati. Get ready for a great conversation […]
For Engineering Firms, It Takes More Than Talent to Win
You’ve got plenty of talent and depth on your bench, and your sales team is doing a great job putting together compelling proposals. Yet too often, your team is cut in the final round, or turned away before you’ve even had a chance to show what you’re capable of. If you’ve been in this business […]
The Civil Engineering Podcast Episode 100 Compilation Episode – Ep 100
In this episode, we have published a special compilation episode which consists of clips from some of our past episodes related to our career elevator advice question. This question gets asked at the end of each episode and goes as follows: “If you got into an elevator with a civil engineer and had about 30 […]