Episodes
Why 40% of Our Water Disappears
Welcome back to another episode of the 21st Century Engineer Podcast , where we explore innovation, infrastructure, and the minds reshaping our world. In this powerful episode, host Dennis sits down with Emma Quail , a season...
Breaking Barriers in Transportation Engineering
On this episode of the 21st Century Engineer, we welcome trailblazer Eileen Vélez Vega, PE, MSCE, a civil engineer and aviation specialist who made history as Puerto Rico’s first female Secretary of Transportation and Public ...
Mentoring in Engineering: Why Every Civil Engineer Needs a Guide
In this episode, Dr. Dennis Turek sits down with Tirza Austin, community manager at ASCE, to talk about mentorship in engineering , how structured programs support career growth, and why mid-level professionals are the mentor...
Why 60% of Civil Engineering Projects Fail
Dr. William Hayden Jr. joins us to explain why 60% of engineering projects don’t meet goals—and why it has nothing to do with technical ability. Drawing on global consulting work and a sharp eye for systems thinking, he share...
Digital Transformation in Civil Engineering
Dennis D. sits down with Tiffani Neilson (CMO, IoT Marketing) to explore how the engineering and infrastructure industries are adapting to digital transformation. From broadband access to AI-driven content and the future of t...
The Burnout Behind America's Infrastructure Crisis
Why are so many civil engineers leaving the industry? In this episode, Scott, Dennis, and Miles dissect the toxic cultures, lack of purpose, and outdated systems driving talent out of one of America’s most essential professio...
Engineers vs. AI: Who’s Really in Control?
Is artificial intelligence really a threat to engineering—or is it just another tool in the box? In this episode of The 21st Century Engineer , host Dennis sits down with Nick Heim, Senior Innovation Engineer at StructureCare...
How AI Is Rewriting Engineering Ethics
This episode of The 21st Century Engineer Podcast , Dennis sits down with Tara Hoke — ethics counsel for ASCE and a 20-year veteran in civil infrastructure — to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the ethical resp...
Why the Future of Flood Engineering Depends on Data, Passion & Digita…
In Episode 7 of The 21st Century Engineer , we sit down with Sarah McEwen — PE, CFM, and Central Region Hydrology & Hydraulics Discipline Lead at Neel-Schaffer — to discuss what it means to lead the future of water resource e...
From Engineering Dreams to Global Impact
What happens when your dream to save the world meets the reality of design spreadsheets and construction sites? In this episode, Dr. Dennis Truax talks with civil engineer and nonprofit leader Laura Wilson , who shares how he...
Building Impact: A Real Talk Between Generations of Civil Engineers
What does it mean to be a civil engineer in the 21st century? In this episode, we’re bridging generations — sitting down with young professional Matthew Jacobson for a real, thoughtful conversation about leadership, service, ...
Balancing Passion & Profession: An Engineer’s Journey from the Field …
In this episode of 21st Century Engineering , we explore the dynamic career of Alexis Moran—civil engineer by day, NFL cheerleader by night, and now an entrepreneur shaping the next generation of dancers. Alexis shares how sh...
Will AI Replace Engineers? Digital Twins, Big Data & the Future of En…
Welcome to The 21st Century Engineering Podcast , where we dive into the future of engineering, technology, and infrastructure. Hosted by Dennis D. Truax, Ph.D., P.E., a distinguished leader in the civil engineering community...
Ethics, Leadership, and Building a Legacy with Jacob Forester
In this episode of The Infrastructure Network , Dennis Truax engages in a conversation with Jacob Forester, a seasoned engineer who has worked across multiple sectors of the civil engineering industry. Jacob shares insights o...