Engineering Success - The Engineering Career Podcast

The Engineering Career PodcastStriving to engineer a successful career? Considering engineering as a career? Listen along for helpful tips and advice related to the transition from "I want to do that" to "getting there" and growing your professional career in Engineering or any related field! Content includes deep dives into specific growth topics, Q&A responses, and interviews of Professionals who have achieved a significant career milestone to see "how they got there".Engineering Success is hosted by Daniel Dahlinger and features regular guests.

Engineering Success - The Engineering Career Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Daniel Dahlinger, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Daniel Dahlinger hosts Engineering Success - The Engineering Career Podcast, a business show with 79 episodes published.

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  Episode #78

  78 - Finding Your "Hidden Gem" - Civil Engineer in Iraq to Design Team Lead in D.C. w/ Sairan Aqrawi

  Jan 4, 202652 minS1

  <p>Sairan Aqrawi began her engineering journey at the University of Mosul in Iraq where she studied Civil Engineering. After starting her Civil Engineering Career in Iraq, Sairan was evacuated to Guam as part of Operation Pacific Haven, from where she was eventually granted political asylum and began her life in the United States. Sairan has since extended her engineering career here in the United States, culminating now to her role as a Design Coordinator Team Lead for her regional Transit Authority. </p><p><br></p><p>In addition to her engineering career, Sairan has leveraged her experience to mentor...

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  Episode #77

  77 - AI to Get A Degree; Researching Your Future Team; Quit Job to Travel; Non-Engineering Tasks

  Dec 15, 202553 minS1

  <p>Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories.</p><p>This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics:</p><p>1. "We're not hiring employees. We're building a team of warriors." 💪🪖⚔️🔥</p><p>2. Bro... [Open to... Marry?}</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠College Questions</p><p>1. Its insane that you can study for 4 years so hard majors and still end up unemployed due to oversaturation.</p><p>2. It’s Not Possible To Just Use AI To Get A Degree Especially For STEM Degrees</p><p>Job Search Questions</p><p>1. Researching Your Future Team Before Joining a Comp...

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  Episode #74

  76 - Is Chemical Engineering Dangerous?; Project Controls; In-House Public Sector vs Consulting Firm

  Sep 21, 202549 minS1

  <p>Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories.</p><p>This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics:</p><p>1. Sandwich Leave??</p><p>2. "I won't hire a great candidate because of pronouns"</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠College Questions</p><p>1. Is Chemical Engineering dangerous?</p><p>2. Is it worth getting my MBA?</p><p>3. Good minors for Civil Engineering with a discipline in construction</p><p>Internships</p><p>⁠1. I didn't learn anything at my Civil Engineering Office internship.</p><p>Career Questions</p><p>1. Do we underfunded public sector at a high...

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  Episode #75

  75 - Email Etiquette; Un-Funded PhD; Hating Your Coursework; Personalization of Salaries

  Jul 28, 202551 minS1

  <p><br></p><p>Listen to this episode if you: are an early career engineer, are contemplating a career change, or just like engineering career stories.</p><p>This Week in LinkedIn Lunatics:</p><p>⁠1. $20 an hour to work as a Civil Engineer? PE license preferred? Get out of here⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Wow...⁠ (No Reply All, No Offer)</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠College Questions</p><p>⁠⁠⁠1. Question for Engineers</p><p>⁠⁠⁠2. If my Phd isn’t funded is that bad?</p><p>⁠⁠⁠3. Is it normal to hate all of your classes</p><p>Internships</p><p>1. PhD vs Undergrad intern</p><p>2. Taking off a few days during internship?</p><p>Career...

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  Episode #74

  74 - Unlocking the "Third Element" - Leverage Emotional Awareness into Career Success w/ Randy Lyman

  Jul 20, 202549 minS1

  <p>Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader, combines decades of business experience with a deep commitment to fostering emotional intelligence, spiritual grounding, and transformational leadership. His area of expertise is leading from a place of strength through vulnerability, creating cultures where authenticity and emotional connection drive high performance.</p><p>I had such a wonderful time interviewing Randy and hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed hosting it!</p><p>His book, The Third Element, which was released on March 19, 2025, makes these complex concepts accessible and actionable. It reveals the missing piece in manifestation that most...

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