In this episode, I speak with Lindsay Diven, CPSM, a marketing and sales manager at Full Sail Partners and the host of the podcast “Marketers Take Flight.”, about the significance of developing a robust online presence. We discuss the importance of social media, the steps firms can take to enhance their online visibility, and how […] The post Unlocking the Potential of a Strong Online Presence for Civil Engineers – Ep 231 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 01, 2023•26 min
In this episode, I talk to Alexandra Gore, P.E., PMP, a senior project manager and Assistant Vice President at WSP USA, about how she made a career transition within her company, some of the challenges she faced during the transition, and how she overcame them. ***View the video version of this episode here. Engineering Quotes: […] The post Navigating a Successful Career Transition Within Your Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 230 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 15, 2023•40 min
In this episode, I talk to Ryan Walter, CPC, P.E., senior civil engineer at Woolpert, and author of the book called “The YOU Project: Your Personal Guide to Self-Mastery at Work,” about a framework that you can use to help navigate your unique challenges at work and survive the difficult seasons of work. ***You can […] The post How to Navigate Difficult Challenges in Your Engineering Career – Ep 229 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 01, 2023•31 min
In this episode, I talk to Matt Kastberg, who is the Regional Division Manager of Community Building for the Puget Sound Offices of Parametrix Inc., about how engineering managers can use their knowledge of past projects to inspire their team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt: What is the people […] The post Your Knowledge of Past Projects Can Be Your Biggest Driver of Project Success – Ep 228 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 18, 2023•32 min
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I provide you with a three-step framework that you can use to ensure that your teams are more focused in 2023 on impactful and achievable goals. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Your 2023 Goal Setting Tips: 1. Ask Your Leaders to Set 90-Day Goals While you can still […] The post 2023 Goal Setting Tips for Engineers: Sprints Instead of Marathons – Ep 227 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 04, 2023•11 min
In this episode, I talk to Karen Islas, P.E., a professional civil engineer and STEM advocate, about how her involvement with professional organizations, STEM, and mentorship, has helped to rapidly grow her engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Karen: How has being involved with multiple professional organizations helped grow […] The post How Women in Engineering Can Grow Rapidly in Their Careers – Ep 226 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 21, 2022•39 min
In this episode, I talk to BJ Kraemer, the President and CEO of MCFA, and host of the podcast Inspiring People & Places Podcast, about how he leverages his leadership abilities of the veteran community to enhance project delivery, build successful project teams, and implement professional development at his firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post The Benefits of Professional Development for Civil Engineering Firms – Ep 225 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 07, 2022•49 min
In this episode, I talk to Paul Lee, P.E., ENV SP, Energy Policy Analyst at the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, about a great opportunity that presented itself to him, touch on the different civil engineering career paths and their role in climate change, and discuss some of the challenges they face […] The post Civil Engineering Career Paths: The Options Are Endless – Ep 224 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 23, 2022•31 min
In this episode, I talk to Mary Lamie, P.E., the Executive Vice President of The St. Louis Regional Freightway, Bi-State Development, about how supply chain disruptions are affecting engineers and the projects they work on. We also touch on infrastructure investment and some of the latest developments in the freightway to support workforce development. Engineering […] The post How Supply Chain Disruptions Are Affecting Civil Engineers – Ep 223 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 09, 2022•40 min
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I discuss five points you can use to build a strong company culture in your civil engineering firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Building a Strong Company Culture in Your Civil Engineering Firm: 1. Ensure That Personal Relationships Are Built […] The post Five Steps for Building a Strong Company Culture in Your Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 222 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 26, 2022•17 min
In this episode, I talk to Matthew Douglas, Public Works Operations Manager at the City of Sugar Land, about what public works entails and the role it plays in civil engineering, as well as the role it plays in different management types. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew: What is […] The post The Role of a Civil Engineer in Public Works – Ep 221 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 12, 2022•31 min
In this episode, I talk to Daniel L. Swain, Ph.D., a climate scientist focused on the dynamics and impacts of extreme events like a megaflood, about climate change, the intersection between extreme weather and climate in applied societal contexts, and how it can affect civil engineers going forward. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […] The post How Climate Change Is Increasing the Risk of a Megaflood – Ep 220 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 28, 2022•48 min
In this episode, I talk to Michael Castro, C.DIR., ASC, MBA, the Founder and CEO of RiskAware (Cybersecurity) Inc., about the importance of cybersecurity for engineering firms and how engineers can introduce cybersecurity into their business. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Michael: How can engineers introduce cybersecurity into their business? […] The post Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms: This Is Why You Need It – Ep 219 appeared first on Engineering Management Inst...
Sep 14, 2022•31 min
In this episode, I provide you with the top 10 takeaways and career tips from our first 10 episodes on The Civil Engineering CEO show. It is a video show that features CEOs from leading civil engineering firms, and because they shared such insightful information, we thought it would be great to recap some of […] The post Top 10 Career Tips from Leading Civil Engineering CEOs – Ep 218 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 31, 2022•14 min
In this episode, I talk to Kara M. Boyles, Ph.D., P.E., a registered professional engineer who became the City of South Bend’s first female city engineer in January 2017, about what it means to be a city engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Kara: Tell us about your career journey […] The post What It Means to Be a City Engineer and a Public Servant – Ep 217 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 17, 2022•43 min
In this episode, I talk with Aaron Witt and Dan Briscoe about some of the biggest challenges and mistakes construction business owners make and how you can avoid making those same mistakes. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Aaron and Dan: Why the mission “Make the Dirt World a Better Place”? […] The post The Biggest Challenges Facing the Construction Industry Today – Ep 216 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 03, 2022•37 min
In this episode, I talk to Amanda Payne, Associate Vice President and Business Development Director at Horner & Shifrin, about the role of a seller-doer and how it has changed from before the pandemic to where we are today. She also provides some great tips on how you can improve your seller-doer skills as an […] The post Improving Your Seller-Doer Skills as an Engineering Professional – Ep 215 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 20, 2022•39 min
In this episode, I talk to Peter Atherton, P.E., about an in-depth study we did together about the state of the industry and talent market — and how companies can compete in a fast-changing world. We also highlight some of the key findings that are in the Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture 2022 […] The post The Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2022 – Ep 214 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 13, 2022•37 min
In this episode, and in honor of National Women in Engineering Day, I talk to Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE, Regional Director of Lochmueller Group, who was recently elected as the ASCE President Elect for 2023. Marsia is also the author of a book called “Cross, Yield or Burn – Navigating the Bridges of Life,” […] The post Women in Engineering: One Woman’s Journey to Engineering Success – Ep 213 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 23, 2022•39 min
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Emory Lee, AICP, ENV SP, MCIP-I, WEDG, Climate Adaptation & Resilience Lead for Ramboll Group A/S in New York about climate adaptation and resilience in engineering and some of the potential jobs or roles there are within climate adaptation. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post How Climate Adaptation and Resilience Connect to Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 212 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 08, 2022•31 min
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I answer a few questions that I received from a consulting engineer a few years out of school about how to be successful on the job, get up to speed with design practices, learn codes, gain field practice, and organize resources and knowledge. Tips to Be Successful […] The post How Civil Engineers Can Be Successful on the Job – Ep 211 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 01, 2022•14 min
In this episode, I talk to Matthew Low, P.E., Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., about challenges and opportunities in the civil engineering workforce, and how engineers can overcome these challenges to excel in their careers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew: What does career progression in […] The post The Civil Engineering Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities – Ep 210 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 25, 2022•41 min
In this episode, I talk to Trudi Williams, PE, Vice President, and Regional Director of one of the premier civil, structural, and environmental engineering firms in Southwest Florida, CONSOR Engineers, about three key career themes that you can use to grow your civil engineering career or firm. Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask […] The post 3 Key Career Themes to Grow Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 209 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 11, 2022•26 min
In this episode, I talk to Will Schnier, P.E., Chief Marketing Officer at WGI, about marketing strategies for AEC firms, and how you can market your company the right way. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Will: Why is marketing important for both small and large engineering firms? For someone new […] The post How AEC Firms Can Market Their Companies: The Right Way – Ep 208 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 04, 2022•53 min
In this episode, I talk to Rory San Miguel, co-founder and CEO at Propeller Aero, about how using advanced technology in civil engineering projects can increase the success of a project. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Rory: What are some of the civil construction case studies that Propeller Aero has […] The post How Advanced Technology in Civil Engineering Projects Can Increase the Success of a Project – Ep 207 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 27, 2022•33 min
In this episode, I talk to Mike Lozanoff. P.E., owner at Lozanoff Consulting Services, LLC about invoicing in engineering firms, write-offs, and how these two actions can affect the project profitability of a consulting engineering firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mike: Why do you think invoicing is a necessity […] The post Project Management for Civil Engineers: Invoicing, Write-Off’s, and Project Profitability – Ep 206 appeared first on Engineering Management Inst...
Apr 20, 2022•52 min
In this episode, I talk to Stu Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, F.NSPE, about how using basic brain knowledge to be more creative and innovative can help engineers become a better version of themselves. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Stu: What is your book, “Introduction to Creativity and Innovation for Engineers,” […] The post Becoming a More Creative and Innovative Engineer (By Using Basic Brain Knowledge) – Ep 205 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 13, 2022•39 min
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Matt Reuer, P.E., Manager of Engineering Controls at Kiewit Engineering Group about project controls, what they are, why they are important in civil engineering, and what the benefits are of project controls. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt: How […] The post The Importance of Project Controls in Civil Engineering – Ep 204 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 06, 2022•27 min
In this episode, I talk with Dustin Williams, CEO, and co-founder of Remote Optix, and founder of Flywheel AEC, about BIM for civil engineers and how it is used in civil engineering projects. He also tells us about a specific 4-step process his company utilizes on BIM projects to ensure project success. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post BIM for Civil Engineers: A 4-Step Process for Project Success – Ep 203 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 30, 2022•29 min
In this episode, I talk to Keith Hall, P.E., PTOE, LEED-AP, the Principal Associate and Traffic Engineering Department Manager with Colliers Engineering & Design about how civil engineering firms can encourage and support employee career advancement at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Keith: What are the various credentials/certifications […] The post How Civil Engineering Companies Can Support Employee Career Advancement – Ep 202 appeared first on Engine...
Mar 23, 2022•36 min
