Nothing replaces hard work. Nothing. There are no short-cuts to long-term success. Often times I speak to younger civil engineers who feel entitled to sexy titles and roles that far exceed their experience. I'm not sure why. But somewhere along the way, someone gave in and...
If your life is filled with cheese steaks, Twinkies, and 64 oz fountain sodas, well, you will reap what you sew when it comes to your physical appearance. Getting out of the shower and standing in front of the mirror is not an enjoyable experience....
Part 1 of a three-part series For the better part of my adult life, I have been going to the gym and working out. I'm in good shape, but for many years I have been stuck with this feeling of being comfortable with the results of the...
Over the past couple years I have noticed an interesting trend and I am curious to read your thoughts. This trend is: The haphazard awarding of titles to those who do not have the responsibilities to match. Once-upon-a-time a young civil engineer, somewhere, with just a few years...
There are those rare occasions where one must take one step back to ultimately move two steps forward. I would suggest avoiding that scenario if at all possible. Progress is key in the development of one's career, but I will say, when it comes to...
"The moment you have the audacity to start believing in the not-yet seen, your reality will begin to shift...
On a daily basis I speak to all types of civil engineers. Those who specialize in rail & transit, highways, traffic & transportation planning, land development, and water/wastewater, just to name a few. Above all else, what I hear most when I ask them what...
Recently I had a candidate interview with a mid-sized consulting civil engineering firm. The company was very well established with strong leadership and a great reputation within their community. The interview went well and both parties enjoyed spending the day together getting to know one another,...
Earlier this week during the course of conducting a search for a client of mine I spoke with a TxDOT Engineer who would make a great candidate for a position I was recruiting for. After discussing with him his career and the specifics of the...