Mentoring in Engineering: Why Every Civil Engineer Needs a Guide
from 21st Century Engineer Hosted by Dennis Truax
In this episode, Dr. Dennis Turek sits down with Tirza Austin, community manager at ASCE, to talk about mentorship in engineering, how structured programs support career growth, and why mid-level professionals are the mentors most in demand. Tirza shares insights into how ASCE is redesigning mentorship as a strategic initiative—especially for early-career civil engineers navigating career decisions, licensure, and life in the AEC industry. 🔍 Topics Covered: Why formal mentoring programs work better Challenges young civil engineers face How to find the right mentor at the right time Mentorship success stories from ASCE Building trust and structure in mentoring relationships 🎧 Want more episodes? Subscribe for deep dives on engineering leadership, professional development, and behind-the-scenes conversations with AEC pros. 🌐 Learn more about ASCE's mentoring program https://www.asce.org/ 📌 Timestamps 0:00 Welcome + Why We Talk Mentorship 1:18 Tirza’s Journey with ASCE 3:13 Mentorship as a Strategic Priority 5:06 Finding Your Niche as a Young Engineer 6:32 Passion vs. Aptitude in Engineering 7:29 Why Mentorship Must Be Structured 10:13 What Mentees Must Know 14:19 What Makes a Great Mentor? 17:27 Mid-Level Mentors & Real Relatability 22:15 How Many Mentees Is Too Many? 25:11 Time Commitment for Mentoring 27:19 Workplace Bias and Navigating Real Challenges #CivilEngineering #ASCE #Mentorship #EngineeringPodcast #AECIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment
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