Today, Australian Structural Engineer Brendan Hasty jumps on the show to talk about all things structural engineering. Elaborating on how he got started, Brendan talks about the civil engineering career in Australia, and the controversial topic of why engineers don’t earn as much as they should for the type of work they do—and how to change that.

What You’ll Learn:

How Brendan’s Grandfather Played a Major Role in His Career Choice
How Engineering School Works in Australia. Is it the Same as in the US?
How to Become a Professional Engineer in Australia
How to Work in Australia as an American Engineer
Should You Go for a Master’s or Work Experience After Graduating?
Why Even the Smallest Jobs Can Also Set You Up for Future Career Success
The ONE Thing You Need to Know Before Start Using Fancy Engineering Software
The Historical Trend That Explains Engineer’s Low Salaries for What They Do
How to Raise the Recognition (and Pay) of the Engineer’s Work and Responsibility
Why the Old Stereotype of Engineers not Being Creative is Simply Wrong
How Engineers Can Pick up on Soft, People Skills—And Why they Should
Why Making Mistakes is Important. Even in Structural Engineering