The Negatives & Positives of Being a Civil Engineer in the 21st Century

Join us as we explore the state of infrastructure in the US, the cost and burden on taxpayers, the economic impact of infrastructure investment, and the need for increased investment. We dive into the political nature of infrastructure, the importance of infrastructure for competitiveness as a country, and the declining interest in civil engineering. Scott shares his thoughts on why civil engineers are underpaid and what the future holds for them. He’s got a compelling case for why engineers and architects should be excited about the industry’s future. Spoiler: It’s looking bright! Chapters 00:23 The State of Infrastructure in the US 02:58 The Burden on Taxpayers 04:12 The Economic Impact of Infrastructure Investment 05:26 The Connection Between Infrastructure and the Economy 08:07 The Need for Investment and the Broken System 09:21 The Political Nature of Infrastructure 10:11 The Importance of Infrastructure for Competitiveness 11:36 The Role of Engineers and Architects 12:23 The Decline in Interest in Civil Engineering 14:12 The Low Compensation for Civil Engineers 15:05 The Future Opportunities for Engineers 16:39 The Positives and Potential in the Industry 19:40 The Distraction and Disconnect from Infrastructure 21:00 The Exciting Future for Engineers 23:52 Summary of Positives and Opportunities 24:27 Historical Context: American Infrastructure in the 1670s Keywords US infrastructure, history, civil engineering, engineering, architecture, 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.comGet involved: https://leveldesignpartners.com