Inspiring the Next Generation of Geotech Engineers with Kirsten Grant, PE

Having second thoughts about going for a career in Geotech? 🤔 Well, you shouldn’t!

Our latest guest is Kirsten Grant, a civil engineer who’s making waves in the field few civil engineers dare to dive in — especially women.

As Senior Geostructural Engineer at Schnabel Engineering, wife, and mother, Kirsten’s journey is proof the Geotechnical Engineering route can lead to a rewarding career…without sacrificing your personal goals.

In this inspiring episode, she shares how she decided for Geotech herself, what the work in the field looks like, as well as heard-earned pieces of advice for those still in school and early on in their careers to set themselves up for success..

This is a must-listen for all aspiring and young women geotechnical engineers out there to learn everything about the field, how to kill it once they get into it…and how to balance life’s big dreams with a meaningful career.

🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

• The Big Reason She Went Into Geotech...While Most Don't

• One Way to Find What Field to Specialize in

• Why You'd Want to Consider a Career in Geotech

• Is Civil Engineering a Good Field for Women?

• Her Tips for Women to Thrive in Engineering

• How She Balances Family Obligations With Her Career

• A Perk She Has That All Companies Should Offer to Their Employees

• How Your Tasks at Work Change When You Move to Senior Engineer

• Why Civil Engineering Gets You a Job Anywhere...Even Outside of It

• How Much You Can Expect to Earn as a Civil Engineer at Different Stages

• How the PE License Helped Her Professionally

• How Those Still in School Can Set Themselves up for Career Success

• Hard-Earned Pieces of Advice Early-Career Engineers Must Listen to

✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Schnabel Engineering

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Virginia Tech

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