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Engineering Success - The Engineering Career Podcast

Daniel Dahlingerengringsuccess.com
The Engineering Career Podcast Striving to engineer a successful career? Considering engineering as a career? Listen along for helpful tips and advice related to the transition from "I want to do that" to "getting there" and growing your professional career in Engineering or any related field! Content includes deep dives into specific growth topics, Q&A responses, and interviews of Professionals who have achieved a significant career milestone to see "how they got there". Engineering Success is hosted by Daniel Dahlinger and features regular guests.
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Ep. 14: Is it ever worth doing internships where you have to pay the company? Does ABET matter? Internship vs. full-time?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Monthly supporters - shout out first episode of each month with a $5 donation. One-time supporters - shout out at episode for donations larger than $1. :) - only 1x! Summary: This week's good news: 1. It can be done fellas. Really. In this short weekly episode, Daniel rambles about his growing podcasting set-up before getting into weekl...

Sep 17, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep. 13 The 13th Episode

Lol so I scripted the 13th episode but then recorded the 14th episode before the 13th episode so now my excuse is that 13 is unlucky so there is no 13th episode but the 14th episode will be uploaded shortly!

Sep 17, 202110 secSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep 12. Bachelor in Paradise; Manufacturing Engineering > Mechanical Engineering?; MEP; PDE; Starting a Podcast; Home Improvements; and Is Engineering for Me?

APOLOGIES for the fuzzy audio, don't know what's going on but I'm in the process of changing how I go about recording podcasts so I blame that! It will be better in the next episode, maybe. To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Monthly supporters - shout out first episode of each month with a $5 donation. One-time supporters - shout out at episode for donations larger than ...

Sep 02, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep 11. How I got here: Drafter to Supervisor w/ Jon Ott; Gear recommendations; Graduating in 5 years; "like"; and Should I change my major?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Monthly - $5/month for shoutout at the first episode each month Top Tier - $10/month for shoutout at beginning of each episode In this episode, Daniel interviews Jon Ott, a Civil/Structural Supervisor at Zachry Engineering Corporation. Jon talks about his experience growing from Drafter to Designer to Supervisor and shares his life lessons learned along the way. Jon answers questions like: 1. How did you get here? 2. W...

Aug 19, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep 10. When is it too early to apply for a new job?; What makes a good manager to you?; Annual bonuses?; Internship nerves; and Choosing a University.

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Monthly supporters - shout out first episode of each month with a $5 donation. Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Summary: In this short weekly episode, Daniel rambles about his vacation and Olympic basketball, returns the quit your job and positive career news (yearly advice) segments of the podcast, and answers several career questions. 1. When is it too early to start...

Jul 29, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep 9. How I got here: Law School from Engineer w/ Rylie Goldwait; Low Competence Manager; Overachieving Co-Workers; and The Engineering Mindset

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Monthly - $5/month for shoutout at the first episode each month Top Tier - $10/month for shoutout at beginning of each episode In this episode, Daniel interviews Rylie, a second year JD candidate at South Texas College of Law. Rylie shares her experience as an intern for the US District Court System and her journey from degreed design engineer to Law School. Rylie earned 3 CALI awards in her first year in Law School. R...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep 8. LinkedIn Influencers, Quit Your Job, Positive Career News, New Civil Engineering Graduate and Turning off my Engineering Brain

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Episode supporters - shout out for each $5 donation Monthly supporters. Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Summary: In this short weekly episode, Daniel rambles about his opinion on LinkedIn influencers, introduces two new segments (quit your job and good career news) and then responds to two career questions: 1. Job search advice for Upcoming New Graduate (Civil Enginee...

Jul 08, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep 7. How I got here: Process Engineer w/ Josh Napiwocki; HELP! I'm struggling with work life balance; and Should I get a Masters?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Episode supporters - shout out for each $5 donation Monthly supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation In this episode, Daniel interviews Josh Napiwocki, a Process Engineer at Spec Engineering - a Gray Company. Josh answers questions like: 1. How important is it to have an internship as an engineering student looking to work in the industry? 2. What is Engineering Consulting? 3. What is a...

Jul 01, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep 6. How I got here - Med School w/ Ryan Pu; and Do you actually enjoy being an engineer?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Episode supporters - shout out for each $5 donation Monthly supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation In this episode, Daniel interviews Ryan Pu, a second year med school student at University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Osteopathic Medicine. Ryan shares his experience in his previous job as an EMT and his journey to med school. Ryan answers questions like: 1. Alright...

Jun 17, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep 5. How I got here w/ Luke Callahan - Project Engineer; Time in front of a computer?; Engineering Misconceptions?; and How do I get an interview?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: Episode supporters - shout out for each $5 donation Monthly supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation In this episode, Daniel interviews Luke Callahan , a Project Engineer at Mascaro Construction. Luke shares his experience in his role as a Project Engineer and how he found his way there after majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. Luke answers questions like: 1...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 5

EP 4. How I got here w/ Dylan Alexander: Funded Masters in Accounting with KPMG; Internship Nerves?; and How to Build Study Habits?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com In this episode, Daniel interviews Dylan Alexander, a KPMG MADA student at University of Georgia, who is completing his fully-funded Masters in Accounting before starting full-time work with KPMG after graduation. Dylan answers questions like: 1. What were you involved in on campus as an undergraduate? 2. How did you get here? Did you have any internships prior to this program? 3. In these internships, how much of what you did was things y...

May 19, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep 3. How I got here w/ Emma Birbeck: New job during the pandemic and transferring universities; Has your Career gone as planned? and How to ask for a raise with an offer?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com In this episode, Daniel interviews Emma Birbeck, E.I.T., a recent college graduate engineer who recently started a new job with a new company, in a new city and industry all during the coronavirus pandemic. Emma is an Associate Engineer at V&A Consulting Engineers. Emma answers questions like: 1. Tell me about your current role and what your day to day looks like - what kind of projects and what your level of involvement looks like. 2....

May 05, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep 2. How I got here w/ Doug Dahlinger: Retired at 55 after 33-year career; 0 motivation to apply for jobs; Creative outlet for engineers?; Class most relevant to career?; and do you miss college?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com In this episode, Daniel interviews Doug Dahlinger, a retired engineer who retired at 55 after a 33 year with one company - Lockheed Martin. Doug answers questions like: How did you retire at 55? What did it take for you and did you have any advantages or things that helped you out? Were there any key decisions or principles that you lived by in order to achieve that milestone? What was it like working for a defense contractor? Working for ...

Apr 21, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep 1. Toastmasters, Should I go to college? and Do you feel stupid at work?

In this episode, Daniel overviews one way for you to develop your speaking and leadership skills by joining or visiting a Toastmasters club, and then answers two questions. 1. Should I go to college? and 2. How long did it take for you to stop feeling stupid at work? Thanks to Anchor for making this podcast possible. If you want to see more of Engineering Success, make sure to Subscribe on YouTube for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg To submit your question,...

Apr 06, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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