Dealing With Multiple Stakeholders and Tight Timelines at the St. Louis Arch Straight From the Engineering Project Manager – Ep 011
In episode 011 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Kathy Schneider, PE, a Civil Engineer who is also the National Park Service’s park centered project manager for the $200 million CityArchRiver 2015 redevelopment project at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Gateway Arch), aka the St. Louis Arch, in St. Louis, Missouri. How Kathy […]
The Life of a Civil Engineer in Sales Ep – 010
In episode 10 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I take you inside my recent trip to Iceland, where I recorded this week’s project segment after my visit to the Blue Lagoon which is a spa driven by geothermal energy, and is also one of the natural wonders of the world. Then I interview Shana Carroll, […]
Six Challenges in Managing Multi-Organizational Civil Engineering Projects and How to Overcome Them – Ep 009
In episode 009 of the Civil Engineering Podcast, we take a closer look at Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri and provide project management advice from Jeff Church, PE and Gwen Lageman, PE, the engineers who worked on the project. Christian will break down the project and I will summarizes 6 challenges the project engineers encountered […]
A Visit to the Eiffel Tower and the Engineer Behind It – Ep 008
In episode 008 of the Civil Engineering Podcast, my partner Chris gives you a closer look at one of the world’s most recognizable structures, the Eiffel Tower in person. He shares some interesting facts about the grandiose monument. in the project segment of the show. He also talks about Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the […]
Civil Engineering Career Advice from a CE with Over 50 Years of Experience – Ep 007
In episode 007 of the Civil Engineering Podcast, I will share some civil engineering career advice from a highly respected civil engineer who has five decades of experience tucked under his belt, Tom Otto, PE. Tom shares his insights on how as a civil engineer, you have a lot of opportunities to explore — regardless […]
How a Young Civil Engineer Established His Expertise and Became a Principal at a Young Age – Ep 006
In this episode of the Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Rob D’Onofrio, PE and we talk about achieving career goals by going after what you want, and proving that even with less years of experience, one can definitely step up his or her game and become an expert at his or her chosen field. He […]
To PhD or Not to PhD as a Young Civil Engineer – Ep 005
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with a young environmental engineer and we discuss and address some of the big decisions she is looking to make in her career, PhD or Not to PhD. Also in this episode, for our Civil Engineering Project of the Week segment, we take a closer […]
How to Improve Your Business Development Skills as a Civil Engineer – Ep 004
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris and I talk about effective business development skills — what it means, why it’s important, and how to do it. We also talk about the other skills you need to develop as a professional civil engineer, like how to build relationships with clients, within your industry […]
Ethics, Mentoring, and 10 Keys to Civil Engineering Career Success with Paul Eng-Wong – Ep 003
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Paul Eng-Wong, Professional Engineer and Principal in the Newark office of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB). We talk about professional ethics, mentoring, and the importance of being able to communicate effectively. Eng-Wong also gives 10 insightful strategies to help you advance your career as a […]
How My Tour in Afghanistan Transformed Me Into A Civil Engineering Leader – Ep 002
In this episode of the Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Amanda Huffman, a former Air Force civil engineer who was deployed to Afghanistan on a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), on how this experience helped her grow professionally. Also in this episode, for our Civil Engineering Project of the Week segment, we take a closer look […]