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Have you ever noticed how much we rely on the infrastructure that we have in our cities and rural areas?  We all drive on roads, cross bridges, use water, and spend time in public buildings.  Civil engineers play a major role in helping to design and build the infrastructure we need to support the quality of life we have become accustomed to in today’s society.

In this episode we sit down with Nancy Inglis, who has close to thirty years of experience working as a civil engineer in a variety of roles.  She has been involved in transportation, roadway, and water projects, including several multi-discipline complex mega-projects.  Nancy is currently a Divisional Manager at Associated Engineering.  In this conversation she talks to us about her career, her volunteer work with the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC), and she offers advice to young people thinking about engineering as a career.

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It is very hard to predict the type of engineering career someone may have when they graduate from university.  In fact, there are so many different roles and responsibilities for engineers.  For example, engineers can be involved in consulting, technical design, project management, sales, and so much more.  It takes all kinds of different engineers, working in a variety of roles, to accomplish successful projects.

In this episode we sit down with Katrina and Evan Bahr.  Katrina is an Industrial Systems engineer working at SaskPower, and Evan is an Environmental Systems engineer working at Bird Construction.  In this conversation they talk about their engineering careers, how they met during university studies, and what they are currently working on as project managers!  Both Katrina and Evan highlight a favourite project from their career, and they offer advice to young people considering engineering.

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The world of software engineering is exploding.  We now see software being developed for all sorts of applications, having a huge impact on our day-to-day lives.  If you like to modify and improve existing products and processes, and you like to play around with technology, maybe you have a software engineer lurking inside you!

In this episode we sit down with Trevor Douglas to learn about the Software Systems Engineering program at the University of Regina.  Trevor has been teaching software engineering laboratories for 20 years!  In this conversation he talks about what he learned in industry, and explains what Software Systems engineering is all about.  Trevor shares some fun examples of how software engineers help solve real-world problems, and he offers advice to young people thinking about a career in software engineering.

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Do you like to tinker around in workshops and fix things?  Or maybe you like to design and build new items?  Have you ever thought about what might be involved in large scale manufacturing of commercial products?  Engineers around the world help companies figure out how to design and manufacture their products in affordable, efficient, and safe processes.

In this episode we sit down with Glenna Stewart to talk about her career as an Industrial Systems Engineer.  Glenna is the Chief Operating Officer at Degelman Industries.  In that role, she oversees the production side of the business, which designs and manufactures a variety of agricultural equipment specific to farming operations.  In this conversation we learn from Glenna what it takes to be a manufacturing engineer and what is involved in selling agricultural products in a global market.  Glenna also offers some advice to aspiring engineers on what they can do to be successful in their career.

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Do you heat your home with natural gas in the winter time?  Do you have a natural gas stove, barbeque, or water heater?  How does the natural gas get to your house?  A team of engineers has worked behind the scenes to ensure that you have a safe and reliable supply of natural gas.

In this episode, we sit down with Zeshan Hyder to talk about natural gas pipelines.  Zeshan is the Manager of Pipeline Engineering at SaskEnergy here in Saskatchewan.  In this conversation we learn about his background in Petroleum Systems Engineering and the work he does leading a team of engineers to design safe, reliable high pressure natural gas pipelines.  Zeshan also highlights the importance of extra-curricular activities for students considering a path in engineering.

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Have you ever noticed the large air ducts in buildings, or wondered how the climate inside the building was controlled over the summer and winter months?  Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineers are the people who ensure that the environment inside a building is safe for the occupants.

In this episode, we sit down with Jared Larson to talk about his experience as an HVAC engineering consultant.  Jared is a mechanical engineer and senior partner at MacPherson Engineering.  In this conversation we learn about the many considerations that go into designing HVAC systems for buildings.  Jared also talks about his experience volunteering with ASHRAE, and how volunteering can play a critical role in career development.

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The world of consulting engineering is a diverse field of practice that challenges engineers to come up with unique solutions for their clients.  As a result, there are all kinds of consulting engineers working to solve problems that help make our lives better.

In this episode, we sit down with Brett Kelln to talk about his experience as an Electronics Systems engineering consultant.  Brett is a Principal and Senior engineer at Ritenburg and Associates Ltd., and has worked on numerous engineering projects throughout his career.  In this conversation, we learn about an important project he did for the health sector, and an interesting project for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.  Plus we learn about Brett’s experience teaching a university course and the advice he offers anyone thinking about studying engineering.

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Professors often help to inspire and encourage students as they find their way to a successful and rewarding career path.  In this episode, we sit down with Professor Emeritus Art Opseth to discuss his journey in engineering and his amazing career at the University of Regina, which spanned more than 30 years.  Professor Opseth taught thousands of students and was one of the leaders that helped build and grow the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Regina.  In this conversation, he talks about the history of the faculty, how it survived a potential closure, and what students can do to be successful in engineering.

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Have you ever noticed that we are surrounded by software?  It’s in our phones, our cars, our appliances, and more!  The opportunity for Software Systems engineering to make positive impacts on our lives is limitless.

In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Pelchat to talk about her experience as a Software Systems engineer.  Nikki is currently the co-Chief Technology Officer and Principal Software Engineer at Lumeca Health, a company that provides health technology solutions for medical providers across Canada.  In this conversation, she talks about her early career at Gas Buddy and her current work at Lumeca to help develop software that provides meaningful impacts in the health care sector.

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Do you ever wonder about the infrastructure and services in your community?  How did the roads, sewer, landfill, and water services get there?  Engineers are responsible for setting up communities that are functional and safe for the people who live there.

In this episode we sit down with Ryan Johnson, an Environmental Systems engineer with close to thirty years of experience.  Ryan is the Chief Executive Officer of the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation.  In this conversation he talks about his career and his extensive experience in water treatment.