Mechanical Engineering isn’t about Bernoulli, it's about water parks (ft. Daniel McCaulley, Ultimus Engineering))

Today we have a guest on the show! Daniel McCaulley, from Ultimus Engineering, will tell us all about his journey from sports nerd to a mechanical engineer. Together we talk about the importance of soft-skills (even if you don’t plan on owning a business) and what engineering really teaches us. Spoiler alert: it’s not how to solve the Bernoulli equations.Join us to hear about:What engineering is actually aboutThe soft-skill that you’re probably missingHow to find a mentor (and why you need one)Arnold SchwarzeneggerHow to build a buildingWhy design-build is a better approach to construction then your usual group projectNot liking your first job (and why that is okay)Check out the books we mentioned:The 5 levels of leadership by John C. MaxwellEscape from Nexus Labs by Carolina Sofia CarreiraFollow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @materialsdeepdiveDaniel McCaulley is the founder of Ultimus Engineering and a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience in the oil, gas, and construction industries. who also holds an MBA. As lead designer on construction projects exceeding $80M, he advocates investing more engineering effort upfront to reduce long-term costs and complications. His approach integrates rigorous technical execution with a relationship-driven mindset, treating every project as mission-critical to the client.If you want to know more about Ultimus Engineering follow their work through their website and LinkedIn page.