Engineering a Greener Future: How to Build a Career in Sustainability with Catherine Hurley

In this episode of Engineer Her Path, host Sandra Park sits down with sustainability leader Catherine Hurley, a civil and environmental engineer who has built a purpose-driven career helping organizations and communities go green.Catherine shares how she transitioned into sustainability before it was a popular career path and breaks down what today’s sustainability roles actually look like in engineering, business, and government. She talks about the skills that matter most including communication, behavior change, leadership, and aligning people around a mission.Sandra and Catherine explore:✔ How to start a career in sustainability✔ STEM skills that transfer into environmental roles✔ Leadership lessons from managing teams✔ Why influencing human behavior is often the hardest and most important part✔ Catherine’s “Ten Rules of Sustainability”✔ The surprising power of community action and local initiativesWhether you are a student, mid-career professional, or seasoned leader curious about sustainability, this episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and a roadmap to make real impact.Get weekly tips to build wealth, grow your career, and take control of your money👉 https://engineerherpath.kit.com/cdc989db8fFinancial coaching and resources👉 https://engineerherpath.comPlease leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyIt helps more women in STEM discover the show!