CEA - Crushing a Career in Environmental Engineering with Adrienne Burrows

With climate change becoming the biggest challenge ahead, environmental engineering will dominate the stage. If you have an itch for it and have been wondering how you can get into it as a civil engineer, this episode is for you! Our guest today is Adrienne Burrows, an engineer at Black and Veatch heavily involved in the environmental arena. She lays out her work in the field so you know what you’ll be doing and uncover what you need to succeed in it.Tune in to Learn:Her path going back to school for her second degree just to get into engineering4 essential skills any engineer should have — neglect them at your own perilWhen do people skills become an important part of an engineer's career?The differences between working at smaller versus bigger firmsHow to get involved with the projects you want, even if your firm has a rigid structureThe biggest work challenge faced by engineers todayHer top career tip for young engineers just starting out3 tips to handle any type of problem at workWhy being a "jack of all trades" is necessary in the workplace — to some extentHow much highly technical work do engineers really use on their workdays?Our Partners:AudibleBuilt BarFREE Download:The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup GuideResources Mentioned:Black & VeatchMissouri Department of Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)KUNCConnect With Adrienne:[email protected] Exam Prep Materials:Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review CoursesCEA Practice ExamsJoin the CEA Family:Free NewsletterFree Facebook CommunityYouTube [email protected]