EPISODE · Oct 21, 2024 · 26 MIN
Transportation Engineering Innovations with Dr. Said El Said, PE, PhD
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Do you know what Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are? Connected Autonomous Vehicles? 🤔 Then this interview with one of the industry’s traiblazers, Dr. Said El Said, PE, PhD is a must!Dr. Said is a Transportation Systems Program Manager at Neel-Schaffer, applying technology to transform our transportation infrastructure and optimize our day-to-day use of it.In this episode, he talks about what he learned from his many years of experience in the tech side of the Transportation industry…and what's changing for it in the near future because of it.From reaching full autonomy with connected autonomous vehicles that communicate with each other and the road, to the use of non-engineering disciplines in the design of transportation projects…all the way to the biggest challenge to get into the field.The tech-powered future opportunities in the Transportation arena are endless, for sure. Many things you could do and work on, instead of being pigeon-holed to one thing. So, if you’re starting out and considering a career in Transportation, or already working in the field, you’ll want to listen to this one. 😉TUNE IN TO LEARN:What He Does as a Transportation Engineer Today at Neel-SchafferWhat are Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)?How ITS Will Shape the Future of Transportation...for the Better!Another BIG Thing Changing in the Transportation Industry Right NowHow to Reach Full Vehicle Autonomy: Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)How Elon Musk's Boring Company Complement CAVsThe Biggest Challenge to Get into the Intelligent Transportation FieldHow He Grew a Transportation Tech Department at TDoTPrivate vs. Public Sector: How Do They Differ?The 2 Career Paths Where a PhD Gives You an EdgeHis Experience in Academia (Plus How to Know If It's for You, Too)His Favorite Aspect of Engineering so FarWhat You Need to (Really) Become an "Engineer" 2 Career Tips for Future Transportation Engineers🤝 OUR PARTNER:Built Bar✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:Neel-SchafferTennessee Department of Transportation (TDoT)Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)Benha Higher Institute of TechnologyUniversity of MemphisUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleVanderbilt University📧 CONNECT WITH Dr. SAID:[email protected]🎁 FREEBIES:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA [email protected]
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Do you know what Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are? Connected Autonomous Vehicles? 🤔 Then this interview with one of the industry’s traiblazers, Dr. Said El Said, PE, PhD is a must!Dr. Said is a Transportation Systems Program Manager at Neel-Schaffer, applying technology to transform our transportation infrastructure and optimize our day-to-day use of it.In this episode, he talks about what he learned from his many years of experience in the tech side of the Transportation industry…and what's changing for it in the near future because of it.From reaching full autonomy with connected autonomous vehicles that communicate with each other and the road, to the use of non-engineering disciplines in the design of transportation projects…all the way to the biggest challenge to get into the field.The tech-powered future opportunities in the Transportation arena are endless, for sure. Many things you could do and work on, instead of being pigeon-holed to one thing. So, if you’re starting out and considering a career in Transportation, or already working in the field, you’ll want to listen to this one. 😉TUNE IN TO LEARN:What He Does as a Transportation Engineer Today at Neel-SchafferWhat are Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)?How ITS Will Shape the Future of Transportation...for the Better!Another BIG Thing Changing in the Transportation Industry Right NowHow to Reach Full Vehicle Autonomy: Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)How Elon Musk's Boring Company Complement CAVsThe Biggest Challenge to Get into the Intelligent Transportation FieldHow He Grew a Transportation Tech Department at TDoTPrivate vs. Public Sector: How Do They Differ?The 2 Career Paths Where a PhD Gives You an EdgeHis Experience in Academia (Plus How to Know If It's for You, Too)His Favorite Aspect of Engineering so FarWhat You Need to (Really) Become an "Engineer" 2 Career Tips for Future Transportation Engineers🤝 OUR PARTNER:Built Bar✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:Neel-SchafferTennessee Department of Transportation (TDoT)Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)Benha Higher Institute of TechnologyUniversity of MemphisUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleVanderbilt University📧 CONNECT WITH Dr. SAID:[email protected]🎁 FREEBIES:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA [email protected]
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