This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Matt Marquis. 

In this episode, we welcome Paul Schweiger, Vice President and Manager of the Dams and Hydraulics Section at Gannett Fleming Inc. With 38 years of experience in water resources, Paul has a library of experience working on dam and flood control projects; coauthoring multiple technical publications that helped shape the dam safety industry and regularly conducts training through webinars and technical seminars on a variety of dam engineering subjects. 

Paul, thank you for your stories and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels. 

Key Takeaways from This Episode

Matt and Paul discuss:

• Deciding on when to pursue a Master’s degree
• Importance of internships or co-ops for gaining experience while still in school 
• Modeling requires an independent gut check, so be prepared to defend the analysis
• Benefits of an open-door policy to cultivate learning and professional growth
• Getting involved with ASDSO early in your career and the benefits of active involvement in conferences and committees

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