Brian Young, Associate Vice President at RS&H, shares his career journey, the impact of his high school experiences, and the focus on sustainability in transportation projects. The conversation with Brian Young covers valuable insights on career development, leadership, and personal growth. Brian shares his experiences and advice, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, seizing opportunities, and treating people well. He also provides guidance on transitioning from public service to the private sector, pursuing engineering, architecture, and legal professions, and the significance of networking and community involvement.

Takeaways

• Adaptability and leadership skills developed in high school extracurricular activities have had a lasting impact on Brian's career.
• Sustainability is a key focus in transportation projects, benefiting both the community and the client. Self-confidence and expertise develop over time through experience and repetition.
• Seize opportunities and be proactive in networking and community involvement.
• Treating people well and valuing everyone equally leads to positive outcomes and meaningful connections.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Role at RS&H
• 05:34 Journey to Civil Engineering and Career Progression
• 13:56 Types of Transportation Projects and Impact on Communities
• 22:16 Focus on Sustainability in Projects
• 27:29 Challenges Faced Early in Career
• 46:27 Navigating Schooling and Networking in Engineering