Bridges Beyond Borders: A Journey with Engineers in Action with Brittany Margritz

Did you know you can use your civil engineering knowledge to make an impact in underserved communities…while traveling abroad? 🤔 Today I interviewed Brittany Margritz from Engineers in Action (EIA), who leads the program that builds pedestrian footbridges in these communities. In this episode, she dives into the work that EIA does, how it works, and how you can join them to go abroad to help build things too, from bridges to water facilities to sewers…you name it! 😉Tune in to Learn:The work Engineers in Action (EIA) does to help underserved communities abroadFrom bridges to water: the different types of work you can do at EIAHow engineering students, practicing professionals, and firms can join EIAThe technical and cultural prep that volunteers need before traveling to EIA's projectsHow EIA gets approval from local officials...and where funding comes fromBrittany's role at EIA and her four-year experience working in Eswatini, AfricaHow she managed to balance work and life living abroadHer best advice for young engineers to build a career (and life) they enjoyOur Partner:Built BarResources Mentioned:PE Course Update (Waiting List)CEA Episode #206 (Brenton Kreiger)CEA Episode #149 (Isaac’s Visit to Kenya)Engineers In ActionEIA's Matchmaker ProgramBridges to ProsperityCHOICE HumanitarianUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of IowaUniversity of Colorado BoulderConnect With Brittany:LinkedInOur Exam Prep Resources:Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorConnect With Us:Free CEA CommunityYouTube [email protected]