Top 10 Geotechnical Engineering Podcasts: A Journey Through Engineering Excellence – Ep 100

In this episode, I reflect on our top 10 geotechnical engineering podcasts that resonate the most with our listeners. We explore groundbreaking discussions on new technologies and share inspiring stories of career development and engineering leadership. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.** Here Are the Top 10 Geotechnical Engineering Podcasts: #10 - Episode 04: Joanna Smith, a talented young geotechnical engineer at AECOM, is making significant contributions to the field of geotechnical engineering. She shared her experiences and highlighted the impact she hopes to achieve in the engineering industry. #9 - Episode 10: John R. Grillo, P.E., a project executive at Keller, talks about important ground improvement techniques. His detailed exploration of these techniques gave us valuable insights and knowledge. #8 - Episode 01: This episode laid the groundwork for The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast. We discussed our goals and how we intend to support our community. #7 - Episode 42: Christina Tipp, PG, CEG, a professional geologist from SHN, sheds light on the relationship between geological and geotechnical engineering. Christina's insights highlight the importance of this interdisciplinary understanding. #6 - Episode 08: Seth Pearlman, P.E., D. GE, M.ASCE, president and CEO of Menard Group USA, shared his perspective on ground improvement techniques. Seth's expertise and case studies were a true learning experience. #5 - Episode 07: Peggy Hagerty Duffy, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, president at Hagerty Engineering, Inc., offers valuable guidance on starting and growing a successful engineering firm. Peggy's advice on building client relationships was truly golden. #4 - Episode 21: Mathew Picardal, P.E., facilitated collaboration between structural and geotechnical engineering, emphasizing teamwork and integration between the disciplines. #3 - Episode 11: Andrew Burns, P.E., vice president of Engineering & Estimating for Underpinning & Foundation at Skanska, provided a roadmap for aspiring geotechnical engineers. His dedication to continuous learning and professional development was truly inspiring. #2 - Episode 02: Kancheepuram N. Gunalan (Guna), P.E., the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2020 National President and Senior Vice President at AECOM, provided a visionary perspective on the future of our field. His insights into the future of geotechnical engineering were enlightening. #1 - Episode 14: Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., a geotechnical project manager and laboratory manager at American Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc., inspired individuals to embrace new opportunities in their careers. Sebastian's personal journey and success stories resonated with many. More Details in This Episode… About the Host: Jared M. Green, P.E., BC.GE, F.ASCE Jared, originally from southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from Syracuse University’s College of Engineering in 2001 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He later went on to attain his M.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Focus) from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Campaign, in 2002. In 2003, he began working in the New York City office of Langan. He has since become a Principal / Vice President and is one of the owners of this international land development engineering consulting firm. After 15 years at Langan, Jared moved to the Philadelphia office and is one of the geotechnical practice leaders in that office. Jared is a consultant and team leader who also enjoys mentoring young engineers and first-generation college students. He has been instrumental in increasing the number of pre-college students who are interested in STEAM majors and fields. He strives to make complex engineering topics relatable and understandable to people new to the field and to ...