A Different Approach to Consulting Engineering
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A Different Approach to Consulting Engineering. Statement of Objectives. Provide an overview of engineering opportunities within Western Canada, based on my anecdotal observations, Provide some suggested avenues for career advancement. Introductions. Who are you?, presuming you are engineers:. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A Different Approach to A Different Approach to Consulting EngineeringConsulting Engineering
Statement of ObjectivesStatement of Objectives Provide an overview of engineering opportunities
within Western Canada, based on my anecdotal observations,
Provide some suggested avenues for career advancement.
IntroductionsIntroductions
Civil Structural Electrical Mechanical/Piping
Process Instrumentation & Controls Other? Career Status?
Who are you?, presuming you are engineers:
IntroductionsIntroductions
Manager, Instrument & Controls @ Fransen 24 years – BC, Alberta, Washington State Managing around 30, involved in hiring, etc. Company growth from 20 to 250+ All heavy industries
Mike Elsinga, P.Eng.:
Where Do Engineers Work?Where Do Engineers Work?
Richmond, BC
Calgary, AB
Prince George, BC
Victoria, BC Edmonton, AB etc.
Urban Centers: Operating Companies – Maintenance and CapEx, Consulting Government – Regulatory and Safety, Military Education
Where Do Engineers Work?Where Do Engineers Work?
Chevron Burnaby Refinery, BC
Kamloops Pulp Mill, BC
Prince George, Trail, Nanaimo, Port Alberni BC
Urban, Suburban Centers: Operating Facilities – Operations, Maintenance and CapEx
Where Do Engineers Work?Where Do Engineers Work?
TRIUMF UBC, BC
Numerous BC based research facilities – Batteries, Fuel Cells, Medical, Alternate Energy, Forest Products, NuclearNot my thing, but maybe yours?
Research and Design Facilities
EBCO, Richmond BCBallard, Burnaby BC
Urban, Suburban Centers:
Heavy Industry in the RegionHeavy Industry in the Region
Pulp & Paper
Food & Beverage
Oil
Power & Utilities
Oil Sands
Mining Chemical
Natural Gas
Mineral Processing
Consulting OverviewConsulting Overview Client Service Based Need to understand the relationship Technical Expertise required Competitive Deadline and Budget Driven Pace has changed with technology Exciting, variety, progression and
growth Major capital can by cyclical People skills
Roles and Career ProgressionsRoles and Career Progressions
Entry Level
Technical
Specialist
Project
Manager
Client
Liaison
Typical ConsultingRoles
Business
Owner
Manager /
Partner
Finding Your HomeFinding Your Home Assess Your Strengths Flexible in expectations Fill the gaps, build, grow, get current and local qualifications Match your skills to the marketplace Sell yourself honestly
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
A Different Approach to A Different Approach to Consulting EngineeringConsulting Engineering
