Joshua Tiner graduated with his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Penn State University, and in the 30 years since, he’s collected a vast wealth of experience in delivering projects from concept to completion. Josh is the vice president of engineering at REDCOM, an award winning full-service commercial architectural design, engineering and commercial contracting company operating in the New Jersey and surrounding areas. Josh also contributes to our industry as a published author of continuing educa...
Jun 18, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. Still in college but ready to strangle my friend who said this yesterday 😂 2. SpaceX just asked me for my SAT score College Questions 1. Should I go for a dual degree in Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering? 2. should i apply to jobs with my associates or finish school and get my bachelors? 3. Do engineerin...
Apr 18, 2025•39 min•Ep. 73
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. At Least They're Honest (a rant on the attack on DEI) College Questions 1. Can I still major in Civil engineering even if I don’t personally enjoy tunnels or waterways. 2. Should I Change The Name of my [Masters] Degree [because some interviewer didn't like it?] 3. Is a major in Civil Engineering w/ a minor in Business A...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 70
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engineering-success (preferred) https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier suppo...
Feb 06, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. "We're discriminating based on age. Also, don't ask about comp." 2. I think this belongs here (I have Another Job Offer Why Would I Attend An Interview) College Questions 1. Why is the “I was good in high school but now everyone is better than me” an universal experience? 2. Is college physics similar to AP physics mechanics? ...
Jan 19, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Interested in a career in semiconductor manufacturing? Check out ASM's website here: https://careers.asm.com/global/en/ My guest on todays episode of the podcast is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and started her career designing components of the International Space Station. Yeah... that MIT... and that International Space Station. After a solid start to her career at Honeywell, Sue Wong then went to Motorola where she continued her career...
Dec 16, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. Ruin your marriage on day 1 College Questions 1. Pursuing a Minor 2. Question to all Civil Engineers? Career Questions 1. Internships 2. Is it normal for an intern to have to copy their manager on every email? 3. An old EIT reached out to use me as a reference. They were let go for not being very competent and being cons...
Nov 24, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. How absurd is this? (entry level engineering salary of $35k) College Questions 1. Why do so many engineers seem to hate their major? 2. Ego (in engineering students in college) 3. Today my pre-med friends argued that you can get through engineering through memory alone 4. What did you do to rectify the mistake of getting a...
Oct 13, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. People asking to “pick my brain” for free on LinkedIn 2. Is this job description a red flag? College Questions 1. What are the best study methods for engineering students? 2. Why everyone advice against Mechatronics ? 3. How do I tell my parents that I already changed my major? Or should I change it back? 4. Is 40 too old t...
Aug 22, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Check Gina out at www.DeliberateDoing.com My guest on today’s podcast is an experienced engineer, author, keynote speaker, and STEM life coach for aspiring engineers. Gina Covarrubias graduated from Purdue University with her B.S. in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. She started her career in the defense industry, working for Orbital ATK (now part of Northrop Grumman), and continued her path as an Aerospace Engineer working for companies such as Belcan, and the Defense Contr...
Jul 26, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories. This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. We're not the problem. The candidates are the problem. Damn WFH ingrates College Questions 1. Is Taking 18 Hours First Semester of College Insane? 2. I'm an undergraduate and about to enter BME next year. Will I have to pull an all-nighter to study? 3. Is $130k in loans for an engineering degree from CUB worth it? 4. What am I...
Jul 02, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 64
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPONSORED CONTENT FROM MAGIC MIND: https://magicmind.com/danield In this episode, we turn the tables and host, Daniel Dahlinger, is interviewed by frequent guest, Luke Callahan about his career transition. We talk about the factors that Daniel considered when contemplating a career change, the questions he asked during the interview process, and lessons learned from a job change! Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a care...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 62
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPONSORED CONTENT FROM MAGIC MIND: https://magicmind.com/danield LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. please be a world champion if possible Interview Question of the Week: 1. I make $30 an hour (around $65k annual) and I got an interview for a job that has a target base salary of $100k-130k per year. When the salary range question comes up, how do I answer? College Questions: 1. Private Universities for Engineering 2. Those that have long since graduated.. . How many of you h...
May 20, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 63
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPONSORED CONTENT FROM MAGIC MIND: https://magicmind.com/danield LinkedIn Lunatics: 1. "Mic Drop" - "This is Not a Salary Range" Interview Question of the Week: 1. Is there anything else that we need to overcome that would prevent you from leaving your current employer? College Questions: 1. Should I get a double major? Construction Management and Civil Engineering 2. Charlie Kirk, a right wing talking head, claims engineers can graduate in 18 months if colleges don't...
May 07, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 60
My guest on today’s podcast is an accomplished executive leader. Elizabeth Hoemeke graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, with her Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. She started her career in the energy industry, working as an environmental engineer, and then pivoted to information technology where she grew into executive leadership and leads software engineers and developers. Elizabeth’s career encompasses senior leadership roles in the fintech, payments an...
Apr 08, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Want to join my Discord Community for all things engineering college to career? All 1x donors of the podcast and 5 star reviewers get an invite, just send your proof to daniel@ENGRingSuccess.com My guest on today’s podcast is the Chief Operating Officer of Meade Engineering, an Engineering Consulting Firm, known for their successful design of electrical engineering infrastructure across the US. When I was introduced to Johnathan as a potential guest of the podcast, I was really excited about his...
Mar 12, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 58
My guest on today’s podcast is an accomplished engineer, teacher, and advocate for traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM. Melissa Villegas Drake is a graduate of New Mexico State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. She has held multiple roles as an engineer, including working on the Space Shuttle Program, and had a second career as an educator teaching engineering to high school students aspiring to a career in engineering. On...
Feb 26, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 57
My guest on today’s podcast is a degreed engineer, podcaster, and thought leader in real estate investing under his brand name, “The Wealth Elevator”. Lane Kawaoka is a graduate of the University of Washington for both his undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and his Masters in Civil Engineering concentrated in Construction Management. After graduating he held multiple roles in a 12 year career as an engineer for companies such as BNSF and the Hawaii Department of Transpor...
Feb 05, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Connect with Deb here: https://dropinceo.com/ or here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illumination-partners-llc/ My guest on today’s podcast is an accomplished engineer, business leader, and published Author. Over her career, she’s held titles such as “Quality Engineer”, “Director of Quality Assurance”, “Operational Excellence Manager”, “Chief Quality Officer”, and multiple chief officer roles in a fractional capacity, a concept that aligns greatly with her nickname, “The Drop in CEO ™”. Debor...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 46 of the ENGRing Success Podcast Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias : https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email daniel@ENGRingSuccess.com LinkedIn Lunat...
Jan 15, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 46
It only took me three years to upload a trailer. Hope you find this insightful and it helps you learn more about what the podcast is all about! Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social media...
Jan 14, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Episode 54 of the Engineering Success Podcast Check out Check Capital Here: https://checkcapital.com/ Connect with Steve here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-check/ Today I’m honored to welcome Steve Check to the podcast.Mr. Check holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State and a Masters in Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Check founded Check Capital Management (CCM) in 1987. As CCM’s Chief Investment Officer, he is responsible for overall investment ...
Jan 02, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 53 of the Engineering Success Podcast Check out Mikaela's Bear Pics here: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelanmcdonald/ Connect with Mikaela here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelamcdonald/ My guest on today’s podcast is someone who I have admired for a long time, as while I was young engineering student struggling in weeder courses, this guest of mine was taking courses courses about concepts I couldn’t imagine myself comprehending, and talking about her internship experience with a...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 52 of the Engineering Success Podcast Check out Dennis's Website here: https://dennisdoranspeaking.com/ Listen to Soft as Steel here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soft-as-steel/id1653515735 My guest on today’s podcast is someone who I admire and align with strongly, due to our mutual love and respect for the value of soft skills on career development. Dennis Doran is a construction savant, whose career includes executive roles in Project Management, Construction Business Consult...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 51 of the Engineering Success Podcast Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email daniel@...
Nov 18, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 50 of the Engineering Success Podcast Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email daniel@ENGRing...
Nov 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 49 of the Engineering Success Podcast Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email daniel@ENGRingSuccess...
Nov 05, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode 48 of the ENGRing Success Podcast Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email daniel@ENGRingSuccess.com...
Oct 22, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 47 of the ENGRing Success Podcast Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email daniel@ENGRingSuccess.com Link...
Oct 11, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We're BACK IN BUSINESS BABY! Episode 45 of the ENGRing Success Podcast Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on www.ENGRingSuccess.com Support the on podcast on Spotify or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias : https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email daniel@ENGRingSuccess.co...
Sep 10, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 43
