In episode 021 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Jon Weinstein, President of Line-of-Sight Consulting, talks about leading change management, what it is and why it is important to understand it in the context of an engineer involved in projects as well as management and leadership of people. Here are some key points discussed in this […] The post Leading Change in Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 021 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 23, 2015•36 min
In episode 020 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Amanda Payne, a business development and marketing expert in the engineering/architectural design services industry, shares some insights on seller-doers’ leadership expectations, tips on how to further develop your seller skills, and the importance of professional organizations to leadership development, networking, and ultimately business development. Here are some […] The post Business Development for Smart Civil Engineers – Ep 020 appeared fir...
Dec 09, 2015•45 min
In episode 019 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Mickey Addison, a career military officer, author, civil engineer and senior leader, teaches us what it takes to lead in a senior level position, how to handle organizational changes, and the role of mentoring and coaching in civil engineering leaders. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed About […] The post Riding The Wave of Change As a Civil Engineer Leader – Ep 019 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 25, 2015•51 min
In episode 018 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Carl Pritchard, who is considered the “fun guy” of risk management and an author of two books on the subject. Pritchard also lectures around the world on the topic. He teaches project and risk management, consults on risk management practice and works to ensure that […] The post Risk Management And Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 018 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 11, 2015•33 min
In this special episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview some of the most successful civil engineers in the world during the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2015 Annual Conference in New York City. Below is the list of interviews with timestamps and bullet points, click on the timestamps below to view a summary […] The post Interviews with Some of the Most Successful Civil Engineers in the World from the ASCE 2015 Annual Conference – Ep 017 appeared first on Engineering ...
Oct 28, 2015•1 hr 10 min
In episode 16 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Mauricio Lara, PMP, MBA, PE, a Lead Engineer with over 15 years of experience as a leader and key contributor, including an extensive private and public sector background. He has been a key player in capital improvement plans and programs, large infrastructure projects, and program […] The post An Interview with Lead Engineer Mauricio Lara on How to Build a Successful Civil Engineering Career – Ep 016 appeared first on Engineering Manag...
Oct 14, 2015•29 min
In episode 015 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Dr. A.J. Briding, an emergency management and homeland security expert with over 40 years of experience who talks about the issues of infrastructure resilience and critical infrastructure protection. He currently does consulting work in the homeland security arena, but started off as a distinguished […] The post The Importance of Resiliency and Critical Infrastructure Protection as a Civil Engineer – Ep 015 appeared first ...
Sep 30, 2015•44 min
In episode 014 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Jim Rogers who is the author of the American Council of Engineering Companies first ever book on the subject of proposal writing, “Win More Work: How to Writing Winning AEC Proposals.” See books section at bottom of this post for discount code for 25% […] The post Write Winning AEC Proposals with Jim Rogers – Ep 014 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 16, 2015•57 min
In episode 013 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Will Schnier, a licensed PE and the Chief Executive Officer of BIG RED DOG Engineering | Consulting who will share his expertise on business development and also talk about one of Big Red Dog’s projects in lieu of our Civil Engineering Project of the Week segment. Here […] The post Advice on Business Development and Building a Business and Career from a Civil Engineering CEO – Ep 013 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 02, 2015•43 min
In episode 012 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Scott Wolter, professional forensics geology, author and the host of History’s H2 network’s hit show America Unearthed. He has been the principal petrographer in more than 7,000 material forensic investigations throughout the world, including the evaluation of fire-damaged concrete from the Pentagon following the […] The post Forensics Geology, TV Personality and Traveling the World with Scott Wolter – Ep 012 appeared firs...
Aug 19, 2015•1 hr 3 min
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 post Dealing With Multiple Stakeholders and Tight Timelines at the St. Louis Arch Straight From the Engineering Project Manager –...
Aug 05, 2015•33 min
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, […] The post The Life of a Civil Engineer in Sales Ep – 010 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 22, 2015•40 min
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 […] The post Six Challenges in Managing Multi-Organizational Civil Engineering Projects and How to Overcome Them – Ep 009 appeared first ...
Jul 08, 2015•24 min
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 […] The post A Visit to the Eiffel Tower and the Engineer Behind It – Ep 008 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 24, 2015•19 min
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 […] The post Civil Engineering Career Advice from a CE with Over 50 Years of Experience – Ep 007 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 10, 2015•29 min
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 […] The post How a Young Civil Engineer Established His Expertise and Became a Principal at a Young Age – Ep 006 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 03, 2015•37 min
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 […] The post To PhD or Not to PhD as a Young Civil Engineer – Ep 005 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 27, 2015•26 min
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 […] The post How to Improve Your Business Development Skills as a Civil Engineer – Ep 004 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 20, 2015•39 min
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 […] The post Ethics, Mentoring, and 10 Keys to Civil Engineering Career Success with Paul Eng-Wong – Ep 003 appeared first on Engineering...
May 13, 2015•48 min
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 […] The post How My Tour in Afghanistan Transformed Me Into A Civil Engineering Leader – Ep 002 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 06, 2015•33 min
Have you been waiting for a podcast where the marvels of civil engineering and the people who immerse themselves in this wonderful world are front-and-center? The wait is over! Christian Knutson, PE and myself are civil engineers who now work to help engineers succeed and with joy we present to you – The Civil Engineering […] The post How the Civil Engineering Podcast Can Help You in Your Career – Ep 001 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 06, 2015•14 min
