Tunneling Engineering — Features, Benefits, and Future Trends – Ep 057
In this episode, we talk to Jon Hurt, P.E., C Eng, Principal at ARUP, about what tunneling engineering is, how it benefits the community, and what the future holds for the tunnel industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jon:
Engineer Your Own Success: 7 Key Elements to Creating an Extraordinary Career
First of all, let me say that you must take your career into your own hands. Too many professionals wait for their employers to give them a raise or promotion. Don’t wait for anyone. Follow these seven steps and you will be able to engineer your own success: “Do not go where the path […]
How to Ensure Quality Assurance Across a Large Firm – Ep 013
In this episode, we talk to Brendan Smith AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, a licensed architect, an Associate Director of Quality at Cannon Design, and an AIA National Codes and Standards committee member, about how architects coordinate with engineering partners, and how he ensures quality assurance across a large firm with multiple offices. Engineering Quotes: […]
Communicating Process Is a Powerful Differentiator
I wonder where Sue is in completing that draft? Does Frank know his quality check is due this afternoon? Does Lynn remember our grant application is due this Friday? If others are having to ask these questions about your responsibilities, you are not communicating process. Communicating process is about letting others know where you are […]
CROSS Contributions to Structural and Fire Safety – Ep 084
In this episode, we talk to Alastair Soane, BSc, Ph.D., CEng, FICE, FIStructE, Principal Consultant at Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS), about some of the latest developments of CROSS, including its expansion into fire safety. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Alastair: What is CROSS and what motivated you […]
What It Means to Be a City Engineer and a Public Servant – Ep 217
In this episode, I talk to Kara M. Boyles, Ph.D., P.E., a registered professional engineer who became the City of South Bend’s first female city engineer in January 2017, about what it means to be a city engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Kara: Tell us about your career journey […]
From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader – Ep 282
In this episode, I talk to Nikhil Bodhankar, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal at Bergmann Architects, Engineers and Planners which joined Colliers Engineering & Design in 2021 about his career development and his path to becoming a principal and leader in his firm. He also provides some great steps you can take to become an […]
Embrace the Power of Networking to Unlock Opportunities and Insights
“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ~ Michele Jennae Networking and its validity or importance is written and talked about extensively — but what do you actually do about it? While I am a proponent of networking both inside and […]
Consultant vs Contractor in Geotechnical Engineering: What’s the Difference? – Ep 056
In this episode, we talk to Ryan Coggins, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers, about his career journey and the difference between a consultant and a contractor in geotechnical engineering. He also talks about the importance of field experience and how it can help grow your engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]
How to Become a Better Engineering Leader
Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik Being an engineering leader is about understanding what is going on around you. In the military, it is called “Situational Awareness.” Often, the people with the most pertinent and relevant information about the situation are those working for you. Questions are powerful tools, and knowing how to […]