Scott’s Engineering Journey & Why Level Was Formed

Why are Architects & Engineers leaving the industry in the US while the market is increasing and our country is in dire need of more designers? Scott shares his journey in engineering, why many of his peers (especially younger generations) are leaving, the need to restore value to the profession, and what we’ve been working on for the past 10 years to solve this problem. Scott describes how his company (Level Engineering & Architecture) is gradually shifting the culture of designers in the US to impact the planet and increase the value of the designer and why this is imperative to our future. They discuss the growing value of tradespeople, challenges with water and sanitation, the limitations of government in environmental protection, as well as the 1650’s in their ongoing “How We Got Here” History series. Chapters 03:00 The Value of Tradespeople 06:00 Challenges of Water and Sanitation 10:00 The Importance of Human Convenience 12:00 The Limitations of Government in Environmental Protection 16:00 The Motivation for Creating Level Engineering and Architecture 22:00 Scott's Journey in Engineering and Architecture 26:00 The Decline of Enjoyment in the Industry 30:00 Restoring Value to Engineering and Architecture 35:00 Mentoring and Passing on Knowledge 36:00 Future Episodes and Behind-the-Scenes of Level Engineering and Architecture Keywords US infrastructure, history, tradespeople, engineering, architecture, mentoring, environmental protection, shortage of engineers Connect with us: The Level Design Podcast is a podcast for Architects and Engineers who want to thrive in this industry by creating more freedom, fulfillment and financial security. Join us in uncovering how to restore value and honor to the unique people who choose to be designers and caretakers of our built world and why it’s essential to the future of our society, our industry, and our planet. Podcast website: https://www.leveldesignpod.com Get involved: https://leveldesignpartners.com