How Civil Engineers Can Be Successful on the Job – Ep 211
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I answer a few questions that I received from a consulting engineer a few years out of school about how to be successful on the job, get up to speed with design practices, learn codes, gain field practice, and organize resources and knowledge. Tips to Be Successful […]
The Benefits of Working for a Private Water Utility
This is a guest post by Jon Earle, PE, ENV SP In this blog post, I will be discussing the benefits of working as an engineer for a private water utility. My current role is Manager of Engineering and Technical Services with Maine Water Company. We are a collection of 12 small to medium-sized systems […]
What Is the ISO 9001 Certification (And Why Is It Important for Engineers?) – Ep 007
In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Wayne Martin, P.E., about his experience working for large firms with ISO 9001 Certification, what it is, and why it is important. He also talks about how he started his firm during the pandemic and how he continues to benefit from risks he […]
How to Use Personal Branding to Build Your Engineering Career
Building a successful career as an engineer is essential to establishing yourself as a credible expert in your field. One of the best ways to do this is through personal branding. By creating a solid personal brand, you can make yourself visible and recognizable within your industry, which can help you stand out from the […]
Transmission Line Design in Structural Engineering – Ep 078
In this episode, we talk to Cody Forell, Structural Design Engineer at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, about transmission line design and what it is like working as a structural engineer at an electrical utility. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Cody:
The Civil Engineering Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities – Ep 210
In this episode, I talk to Matthew Low, P.E., Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., about challenges and opportunities in the civil engineering workforce, and how engineers can overcome these challenges to excel in their careers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew:
How This Engineer Used Wrestling to Train Students on Public Speaking Skills – Ep 276
In this episode, we talk to Nathaniel (Nat) Forgotson, Vice President, and Program Manager at Science Systems and Applications, Inc about effective public communication skills for engineers, and how he used wrestling to train students on public speaking skills. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Public Speaking Skills:
Learning to Lead and Succeed with ‘SFA’: Success From Anywhere
COVID forced “work from home.” Then evolved the idea of “work from anywhere” – whether that be home, a local café, or other workspace. As we work through the sometimes half-hearted attempts to bring our employees back to the office, the organizational development and talent attraction and retention idea that I believe will stick is […]
InSAR and Finite Element Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering – Ep 050
In this episode, we talk to Andrew Lees, Ph.D., MICE CEng, Director of Geofem, Global Application Technology Manager at Tensar International, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Southampton about Finite Element Analysis, Geogrid Stabilization, InSAR, and what the future looks like for geotechnical engineering. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […]
A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 5: TWEAK – Ep 006
In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we continue with the 5-Part Framework for Quality Control and focus on the fifth and final aspect of this framework, which is known as TWEAK (debriefing). Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode: