5 Big Mistakes Engineers Make on the Job
Engineers are expected to perform at their best, if not all the time, most of it at least. Room for error in this type of career is small of course, as it can have huge negative impact on an individual project or the lives of millions of people. It is essential to learn from our […]
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:
How to Stand out when Applying for an Engineering Job – Engineering Career TV Ep. 20
Q: How can I stand out when applying for an engineering job? Welcome to Episode #20 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is How to Stand out when Applying for an Engineering Job. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on […]
Growing a Civil Engineering Company from Day 1 to 15 Employees – Ep 062
In episode 062 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Anthony Venafro about growing a civil engineering company from day one to 15 people. Engineering Quotes Here are some of the questions I ask Anthony: Tell us about your background as an engineer? What do you think gave Blake the confidence in bringing you […]
Recognizing the Time for Change in your Engineering Career
How do you know when it’s time to move on from your engineering job? It’s something that most of us have asked ourselves at some point in our careers, or will at some time in the future. Earlier this week, a coaching client asked me what I thought. Honestly, I didn’t have a solid answer right […]
Staying With One Engineering Firm Throughout Your Career – Engineering Career TV Ep. 19
Q: Should I be staying with one engineering firm throughout my career? Welcome to Episode #19 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Staying With One Engineering Firm Throughout Your Career. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to […]
An Engineer that will be remembered for much more than engineering – and some lessons she left for us.
The engineering industry lost a dynamite engineer and person last month. Suzanne Audra (Muzzey) Seminara, 39, passed away June 16, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Suzy was my classmate in undergraduate engineering school, and my wife’s college roommate. The three of us spent a lot of time together in college, mostly doing engineering homework […]
The Importance of Selling as an Engineer – Ep 153
In this episode, I interview successful experienced engineer Ken Macumber, as part of what I have been calling our Game Changing Career Moves series and we will be talking about the importance of selling as an engineer and the things he does in his career to remain successful. Engineering Quotes: Here are the key points […]
How to Remain Low Stressed and Highly Productive in your Engineering Career – Engineering Career TV Ep. 18
Q: How do I remain low stressed and highly productive in my career? Welcome to Episode #18 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is How to remain low stressed and highly productive in your engineering career. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers […]
Understanding Emerging Contaminants and Regulatory Matters for Civil Engineers – Ep 061
In episode 061 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Shalene Thomas who is the is the Emerging Contaminants Program Manager for Amec Foster Wheeler about understanding emerging contaminants and Regulatory Matters for Civil Engineers. Here are some of the questions I ask Shalene: What is PFAS? Why are these substances a concern now or have […]