BONUS: Engineers In Offices Eating Pi Engineering Conversations podcast

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Send us a text Many things in our world run on power and contain electronics. As a result, there is a demand for electronic and electrical engineers in almost all sectors. In this episode we sit down with Cory Dumalski to talk about his career as an Electronic Systems engineer. Cory has over 17 years of experience working in a variety of industries including mining, manufacturing, and power systems. He is currently the Director of Engineering at Shermco Industries where he leads a team of engineers that oversees large-scale technical projects. In this conversation, he talks about his experience with controls systems and power systems. He also offers advice to young people who are thinking about studying engineering.…

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The Potash Industry – Talking with a Cavern Engineer: Caitlin Knaus 39:20

19 days ago39:20

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Send us a text Did you know that roughly 30% of the world’s potash is produced in Saskatchewan? That is significant! Potash companies need large teams of operators, technicians, geoscientists, and engineers to have successful potash mines that are safe, economical, and environmentally viable. In this episode we sit down with Caitlin Knaus to talk about her career in the potash industry. Caitlin has a background in Environmental Systems engineering and is currently a cavern engineer for K+S Potash Canada. In this conversation, she talks about her career path in the potash industry, solution mining, and what a cavern engineer does to help produce potash. She also offers great advice to young people who are thinking about studying engineering.…

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I Survived 1st Year… and 2nd Year: Holden Rogers 44:01

5 weeks ago44:01

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Send us a text Going to university to study engineering is not easy. Many students report seeing a drop in grades, difficult courses, and a high work load with labs and lectures. In many ways, students have to learn time management skills, develop good study habits, and ask for help when they need it. In this episode we sit down with Holden Rogers to talk about his experience in engineering. Holden just finished his second year of our Energy Systems engineering program and he is about to go out on his very first Co-op work term! In this conversation he talks about the ups and downs he has experience during his studies, and he offers great advice to young people who are thinking about studying engineering.…

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BONUS: Behind the Scenes - Celebrating Our 1st Anniversary 32:52

7 weeks ago32:52

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Send us a text It is hard to believe that Engineering Conversations is already celebrating its first anniversary! To recognize the occasion, I thought it would be fun to do a “behind the scenes” episode. Justin Gwilliam is back on the show with a list of questions that dive into this podcasting journey. Thank you to all of the guests who have been on Engineering Conversations this past year. Without guests, there is no show! Hopefully, with each episode we are helping people learn about the world of engineering! Also, thank you to the listeners! I hope you are enjoying the episodes and discovering lots of interesting things about engineering!…

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A Career in Structural Engineering: Mohsen Rassem 36:51

7 weeks ago36:51

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Send us a text Structural engineers are involved in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other infrastructure that we find throughout the world. People often do not think about whether a building or bridge is safe when we use it, but structural engineers have worked hard to design and build safe projects that get used on a daily basis by the general public. In this episode we sit down with Mohsen Rassem to learn about structural engineering. Mohsen is the senior structural engineer and Department Manager at KGS Group. His career spans over forty years, and he specializes in the structural engineering of buildings. In this conversation we hear about how he got into engineering and we learn about some of the large projects he has worked on. In addition to talking about his career, Mohsen also shares some advice for young people that might be interested in a career in engineering.…

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Engineering Services Within a First Nation: Darlynn Lavallee 32:56

9 weeks ago32:56

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Send us a text Environmental engineers play an important role in helping communities and industry function in sustainable and responsible frameworks that protect the public and the environment. First Nations communities in Canada have many engineering challenges that need to be addressed with both sound engineering and cultural considerations. In this episode we sit down with Darlynn Lavallee to learn about her career as an Environmental Systems engineer at Piapot Nation. In her role, Darlynn is responsible for environmental and major capital projects at Piapot Nation, including land use, planning, zoning, and water use. Darlynn is in a unique role in that she is both a member of Piapot Nation and an engineer! In this conversation we hear about how she got into engineering and how she found a path to help provide engineering services within her own First Nation community. In addition to talking about her career, Darlynn also shares some advice for young people that might be interested in a career in engineering.…

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Metallurgy - Grind It, Sink It, Float It: Jared Orynik 37:03

11 weeks ago37:03

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Send us a text Have you ever thought about where all of the metals we use come from? Mines around the world help produce all of the metals that we rely on for use in our infrastructure and day-to-day devices. In this episode we sit down with Jared Orynik to talk about his career as a metallurgist. Jared has a background in materials engineering from the University of Alberta, and he has over 20 years of experience working in several mining sectors. Jared is currently a Senior Project Metallurgist working at NexGen Energy, helping to develop their Rook I uranium project. In addition to discussing the progression of his career, Jared also shares some advice for people thinking about a career in engineering.…

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BONUS: Engineers In Offices Eating Pi 41:02

11 weeks ago41:02

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Send us a text To celebrate Pi Day, I invited a bunch of engineers to my office to eat some pie and talk about random “engineery” things! A big thank you to Tom Atkins, Kim Korchinski, and Bailey Armstrong for coming to chat about about engineering, childhood toys, sitcoms, sci-fi, energy, water, food, what makes a great engineer, and more! Also, I extend a HUGE thank you to my mom for making us the delicious pie! Happy Pi Day!…

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Regulating Engineering and Geoscience in Saskatchewan: APEGS 38:11

13 weeks ago38:11

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Send us a text Did you know that engineers and geoscientists have to be licensed to practice in Canada? Licensure helps provide greater protection to the public and environment as members have to be competent, accountable for their work, and adhere to a code of ethics. In this episode we sit down with Chris Wimmer and Kate MacLachlan from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). Chris is a professional engineer and is currently the Director of Professional Standards, and Kate is a professional geoscientist and is the Director of Registration and Deputy Registrar. In this conversation we will explore the importance of self-regulation, the application process, licensure, and member requirements. If you have ever wondered how to become a professional engineer or geoscientist, then this conversation is full of helpful information!…

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Engineering Services on a University Campus: Carol Reyda 34:39

15 weeks ago34:39

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Send us a text Have you ever been on a university campus and been in awe of the sheer size and complexity of the buildings and services? In many ways, a university campus is a lot like a mini-city and it needs a great deal of planning and effort to operate the infrastructure required for the university to function. In this episode we sit down with Carol Reyda to talk about her career as an engineering project manager at the University of Regina. Carol is an environmental systems engineer with twenty years of experience in project management. In this conversation, she talks the infrastructure at the University of Regina, and she highlights several projects she has worked on related to the maintenance, repair and expansion of the campus. Carol also shares some advice for young people thinking about a career in engineering.…

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Transportation Engineering - Safety is Priority: Kwei Quaye 38:07

17 weeks ago38:07

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Send us a text How often do you drive on roads or highways, walk on sidewalks, or cross the street? Have you ever thought about the safety features that have been built into the system? Transportation engineers work to design roads, intersections, and pedestrian walkways that are safe for everyone! In this episode we sit down with Kwei Quaye to talk about his extensive career as a transportation engineer. Kwei is the Vice President of Traffic Safety Services at Saskatchewan Government Insurance. In this conversation, Kwei talks about the many design features that are built into our transportation systems to make them safe for people. Kwei also discusses his extensive career and explains how transportation engineers work with municipalities and politicians to help improve transportation safety in urban and rural communities. Kwei is very passionate about engineering and offers advice to young people thinking about a career in engineering.…

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Oil, Gas, and All Things Energy: Bryden Wright 39:42

19 weeks ago39:42

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Send us a text Did you know that the demand for energy increases year after year? This helps drive growth, diversification, and innovation in a very dynamic industry. While fossil fuels have been a reliable source of energy for the world, new energy sectors have been growing to meet the demand. In this episode we sit down with Bryden Wright to talk about his career in the energy sector, which dates back to 2007. Bryden is the President and Chief Operating Officer at ROK Resources. In this conversation, Bryden talks about his experience in the oil and gas industry, how his company is starting to expand into the lithium industry, and the growth in non-traditional energy sectors. Bryden also offers some advice to young people thinking about a career in engineering.…

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A Civil Engineering Journey and ACEC: Nancy Inglis 33:47

21 weeks ago33:47

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Send us a text 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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So I Married My Lab Partner: Katrina and Evan Bahr 42:53

23 weeks ago42:53

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Send us a text 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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Software Systems Engineering: Trevor Douglas 36:22

25 weeks ago36:22