The Story Stops Working After a While There’s a lot of debate around job hopping in civil engineering. And to be fair, context absolutely matters. Life happens. Relocating to be closer to family A company going under A legitimate lack of backlog One bad boss that makes your life miserable That stuff is...
The Phrase I Hear Every Week If you spend enough time talking to civil engineers, you’ll hear this one constantly: “I’m looking for growth.” Sounds simple enough. But here’s the problem.That word means something very different to engineers than it does to a lot of employers. And that disconnect is...
The Conversation I Hear All the Time After nearly 30 years recruiting civil engineers, there’s one line I hear constantly: “I’m pretty comfortable where I am. Not really open to anything.” And honestly… I get it. Comfort is a good place to be.You’ve got stability. You know your team....
In my line of work, recruiting civil engineering professionals across the US, I hear this phrase almost daily: “I’m pretty comfortable where I am. I’m not really open to anything.” And honestly? I get it. Comfort usually means you’re paid fairly, you know your role, your projects aren’t...
Ever wonder why your company turnover feels a little higher than you’d like? I talk to civil engineers all day. I’ve been doing this for nearly thirty years. Over that time one thing has become clear: the reasons people leave aren’t mysterious. They aren’t random. They...
Too many candidates walk into interviews and simply repeat what is already on their resume. Maybe they list projects. Maybe they summarize roles. Maybe they even read straight from their career history. But if all you do is recite your resume, you will likely sell...
Over the course of my nearly thirty year career recruiting civil engineers, one truth keeps showing up again and again. Many of the professionals I end up placing were not actively looking for a new job when I first reached out. They weren’t miserable. They weren’t...
If you work in civil engineering - whether as a designer, project manager, contractor partner, or in a firm supporting public-sector infrastructure-you should take notice of the current 2025 United States federal government shutdown. It’s not just a political headline. It has real-world implications for...
If you’re a civil engineer gearing up for your next interview, you already know the technical side is important - but so is how you present yourself, your problem-solving mindset, and how you’ll fit into the team. The good news? AI tools like ChatGPT can...
LinkedIn might not be your favorite platform, especially if you’re used to letting your work speak for itself. But whether you’re actively job hunting or simply open to hearing about opportunities, your profile matters. In fact, for recruiters looking to connect civil engineers with great...