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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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Episodes

44 - Networking is like Cars?; LinkedIn Thirst Traps; Straight A's to Struggling in College; Mom Wants to Follow me to College; How Engineers Can Save the Planet; and More

Episode 44 of the ENGRing Success Podcast This was filmed the morning we went into labor... it's been a week since then that it took me to put the edits together because well... baby. Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ENGRingSuccess.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the on podcast on Anchor 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 medi...

Jun 26, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 44

43 - Owner and Founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering - How I Got Here w/ Aaron Moncur of Being an Engineer Podcast

You don't want to miss this interview. Aaron is the host of the Being an Engineer Podcast where they "interview the world’s highest performing engineers to learn their lessons for success so we can apply them to our own lives and careers". You can find out more about them here: https://teampipeline.us/being-an-engineer-podcast/⁠ He's also the Owner of Pipeline Design & Engineering , where they design and develop custom manufacturing equipment, test fixtures, and industrial automation in all ...

Jun 01, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 43

42 - How to Grow Engineering Leaders and How I Got Here: Engineering Leadership Consulting with Carla Minett

Carla is an engineer and the founder of Minett Consulting and Engineers to Leaders™. Carla was born in Peru and moved to the US in her late teens. Growing up in an economically polarized country, she realized that the difference between those who radically improved their lives and those who didn’t, was having access to the right resources and opportunities. So embracing the resources available in the US, she found a pathway to success becoming an Engineer and Emerging leader. Today, we'll be dis...

May 19, 202359 min

41 - Engineering your Personal Brand w/ Steph Gillies of Avant Career Services

I had a blast interviewing Steph and she quite literally blew my mind when she shared a super insightful fact about LinkedIn! Steph has an extensive background in career coaching and resume development, and provides those services through her business - Avant Career Services (www.StephGillies.com) . She is an expert in helping her clients craft a “Career Story” and land the jobs that they aspire to! I’m so excited to have her on the podcast to share her experience and give some actionable advice...

May 11, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 41

40 - How I Got Here with Tyler Robbins - Vibrations Test Engineer Subject Matter Expert

In this episode of the Engineering Success Podcast, we sit down with Tyler Robbins, a senior vibrations engineer with extensive experience in the industry. Tyler shares with us his career journey, from his early beginnings in engineering to his current role at SimuTech Group, an ANSYS certified elite channel partner. He talks about his education, including his double major in Mechanical Engineering and Decision Science, and how his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering has opened doors for h...

May 05, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Ep 39. Things that don't belong on LinkedIn; How to Interview; Resume Job Titles; Remote Job Bait and Switch; Backpay for School; Hardest Engineering Class

Episode 39 of the ENGRing Success Podcast We're into a great cadence and it will keep on keeping on. Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on ⁠⁠⁠www.ENGRingSuccess.com⁠⁠⁠ Support the on podcast on Anchor 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@EN...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Ep. 38 The ABC's of YOUR ENGINEERING CAREER with Marc LeVine (The ABC's of Control Systems Engineering and Thermosystems USA)

Episode 38 of the ENGRing Success Podcast About our Guest Marc LeVine is the Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development Leader for Thermosystems, a full-service control systems integration company that works in the industrial EPC and and Architect Engineer industries. Marc has an extensive background in human resources and talent development in the engineering and professional services industry, and has worked for companies of all sizes, ranging from startups to fortune 500 companies! In ad...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Ep. 37 Bikini Interview; No Fraternization; Good GPA; EngD; PE License vs. Masters; Terminated after Notice; 3-5 Years for Entry Level; First White Collar Job

Episode 37 of the ENGRing Success Podcast We're into a great cadence and it will keep on keeping on. Don't miss a blog post or a podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter on ⁠⁠www.ENGRingSuccess.com⁠⁠ Support the on podcast on Anchor 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@ENGRingSu...

Apr 08, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Ep. 36 Take Home Interviews; Paycut to work remote; Career Fair Advice; Faking Golf Ability; and more!

Episode 36 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 Anchor 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 Lunatics ⁠ 1. Found one in the wild - a take h...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 12 min

Ep. 35 Boss Fired Mom; Craziest Job Interview; Mentees Promoted Over Me; Fired from Internship; My job got posted with a raise; Humiliated by potential manager; Nervous to ask for vacation

Episode 35 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 Anchor 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 Lunatics 1. Boss bragged about firing his mom and I do...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Ep. 34 Commuting; Hustle Culture; Bullied by Direct Report; Top Uni with Bad Academics?; Job Hunting; Secondary Income; Burned Out Sophomore

Episode 34 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 Anchor 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 Lunatics 1. Not what I expected to find on my LinkedIn...

Mar 04, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Ep. 33 Laid off? Work for free????; Working the Weekends??; What are credit hours?; Why don't Engineers Rule the World?

Episode 33 of the ENGRing Success Podcast Donating to podcasts like this one is a great way to show your support for the content you love. By donating, you are helping to keep the podcast alive and allowing it to grow and reach more people. Plus, your donations will help fund more interesting content and cool projects! So why not show your appreciation and help make this podcast even better by donating today? Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess ...

Jan 21, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep. 32 Lessons from Armed Robbery; Future without Oil and Gas; Reschedule Interview for Exams?; 21 Credit-hour Semester; Calc vs. Cal?

.Donating to podcasts like this one is a great way to show your support for the content you love. By donating, you are helping to keep the podcast alive and allowing it to grow and reach more people. Plus, your donations will help fund more interesting content and cool projects! So why not show your appreciation and help make this podcast even better by donating today? Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each epis...

Dec 22, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep. 31 Building your professional brand; what do interns do?; leaving work at work...

Episode 31 of the ENGRing Success Podcast Donating to podcasts like this one is a great way to show your support for the content you love. By donating, you are helping to keep the podcast alive and allowing it to grow and reach more people. Plus, your donations will help fund more interesting content and cool projects! So why not show your appreciation and help make this podcast even better by donating today? Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess ...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep. 30 Have you tried acting STUPID?; Leave new job after 1 week?; Sign-on Bonuses; Advising Younger Engineers

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the on podcast on Anchor 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 In this weekly episode, Daniel talks more about LinkedIn Lunatics; elaborates on the difference between a Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer; and responds to more career questions LinkedIn Lunatics 1. Have...

Nov 28, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep. 29 A Mechanic's Thoughts on Mechanic vs. Mechanical Engineer (FT. Nic Yoes)

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. In this BONUS episode, Daniel brings on former mechanic (and friend of the podcast), Nic Yoes, to get his thoughts on Mechanic vs. Mechanical Engineer. Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Nov 22, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ep. 28 Conquering King; Mechanic vs. Mechanical Engineer

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. In this weekly episode, Daniel talks more about LinkedIn Lunatics; elaborates on the difference between a Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer; and responds to more career questions LinkedIn Lunatics 1. Let me intrude on your privacy during the interview to show how much of a...

Nov 15, 202238 min

Ep. 27 How to Pick a College Ft. Luke Callahan + LinkedIn Lunatics (SHE IS NOT THE ONE and Working from Baby's Hospital Room = Good Flex Work?)

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. In this weekly episode, Daniel is joined by Luke Callahan and together they discuss lessons learned for how to pick a college, and get into another round of LinkedIn Lunatics! 1. SHE IS NOT THE ONE 2. Flex work from the HOSPITAL ROOM?? Subscribe on YouTube to watch short ...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep. 26 How important is trig?; Are you friends with your Coworkers?; Alternatives to Engineering Degree?; Teacher to Engineer!

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about: This week in: LinkedIn Lunatics 1. You’ve wanted to be an accountant since you were 15 huh? General 2. How important is Trigonometry? 3. Master's worth it with no funding from Stanford? 4. Are you friends with your coworkers? ...

Sep 09, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep. 25 Luke Callahan Returns, Young Professional Career Advice and LinkedIn Lunatics (YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THESE)

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. In this weekly episode, Daniel is joined by Luke Callahan and together they discuss goals for young people, and get into another round of LinkedIn Lunatics! Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.co...

Aug 09, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep. 24 LinkedIn is becoming Facebook; stop complaining about your Internship difficulty; too quiet in meetings; life get easier when you graduate?; research vs. internship; engineering school dating

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about: This week in: LinkedIn Lunatics 1. A LinkedIn lunatic messaged me this. Didn’t know LinkedIn was a dating app now? 2. Butthurt because his school made a happy 🏳️‍🌈 month post 3. I’d love to see the follow up General 4. Stop ...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep 23. INTERNSHIP SZN; the Godfather of LinkedIn?; Shaming your kids for clicks; Tips for a successful internship; internship advice; talking grades with parents

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess 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. In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about: This week in: LinkedIn Lunatics 1. He's so powerful they call him the godfather of LinkedIn 2. Kid asks his mom how to seem less desperate for attention; mom posts it on Link...

May 31, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep 22. High Food Prices are Inspiring?; Working on my wedding day; Order of the Engineer; Coworker put me down during meeting; My manager generates unnecessary work; Consulting vs. Tech?

To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast on Anchor or Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess 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. In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about: This week in: LinkedIn Lunatics 1. Wow it’s so inspiring that you can’t afford to feed yourself! 2. Andrew out here calling out the nonsense 3. Lunatic b...

May 21, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep 21. Every cliche LinkedIn post ever; Dan Price bites the dust; why do projects take so long IRL?; industrial engineer in construction; engineers without a degree; wage increase for internship?

Content warning: sexual violence at 3:48 - ad break. 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. In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about: This week in: LinkedIn Lunatics 1. Every cliche LinkedIn post ever 2. LinkedIn Major poster bites the dust? Original story General 3. I am in a new position as ...

Apr 30, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep 20. Shoutouts; Work for Free; Workplace Harassment; Drug Tests; 2 Weeks Notice; Salary Expectations Roadmap; Will my college expect me to know how to code?; Week off for vacation mid-internship?

I recorded this episode 2 weeks ago & didn't post it initially because my stupid technology cut off my recording of the intro 3 times. I've now given up, so if you hear a weird break in audio, that's why. To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com Support the podcast on Patreon: Top tier - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly. Monthly - shout out 1st episode of each month for $5 monthly. This week in: LinkedIn Lunatics 1.“You Should Work For Free” This week in: W...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep 19. LinkedIn Lunatics, Share that I left because of money, applying for 100 internships, two jobs, 3.5 years an intern with no job offer, stay an extra semester to boost GPA, and my BF is stressed

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! In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about his experience flying in a private jet and his thanksgiving plans before: This week in: LinkedIn Lunatics 1. Look I understand ...

Feb 21, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep 18. Bait and Switch to Minimum Wage Contract Job; Employer Asked to Meet my Parents; Faking Enthusiasm on The Job Search; Marijuana Medical Card; BS vs Masters; and Networking FAST!!!

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! In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about his experience flying in a private jet and his thanksgiving plans before: This week in: Should I quit my job? or Should I avoid...

Jan 19, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Ep 17. New hire making 10k more than me; skills lacking in recent grads; why is the drop out rate for engineering so high?; decline one offer to get another?; and promotion without raise.

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! In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about his experience flying in a private jet and his thanksgiving plans before: This week in: Should I quit my job? 1. New hire is ma...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 17

EP 16. Denied promotion due to vaccination; quit my job 1 week in?; Salary or Experience?; posting didn't match interview; should I drop engineering?

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! In this weekly episode, Daniel rambles about his personal life and podcast goals before talking about: This week in: Should I quit my job? 1. Was denied a promotion due to ...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 16

EP 15. Learnable talents; Rejected from all internships; Mechanical vs. Industrial; B.S. in Psychology to Masters in Mechanical Engineering?

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. To the young ones: For my recent experiences with employees I’m am finding that those who we find to be the most valuable are also, unsur...

Oct 14, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 15
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