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Jun 2, 2025 46 min

Engineers vs. AI: Who’s Really in Control?

from 21st Century Engineer Hosted by Dennis Truax

Is artificial intelligence really a threat to engineering—or is it just another tool in the box? In this episode of The 21st Century Engineer, host Dennis sits down with Nick Heim, Senior Innovation Engineer at StructureCare and host of the AEC Engineering & Technology Podcast, to talk about the evolving role of engineers in an AI-powered world. They explore the real fears and opportunities AI presents, including: – Whether AI can replace engineering judgment – Why engineers are not just button-pushers – How tech can be used (and misused) as a marketing gimmick – The danger of “falling asleep at the wheel” with over-automation – How the profession must adapt to avoid commoditization 🔍 Perfect for: – Civil, structural, and infrastructure engineers – Engineering students & new grads – Innovators and tech leaders in AEC industries 🎙 Guest: Nick Himes 🏢 Senior Innovation Engineer at StructureCare 🎧 Host of AEC Engineering & Technology Podcast 📩 Stay in the conversation. Subscribe to The 21st Century Engineer newsletter on LinkedIn.

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