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S3E1 Sol Rosenbaum | Networking, Public Speaking, & Fitting Equipment Through Doors

Being an Engineer · 7 Jan 2022 · 39m · Episode 1

What this episode covers

Sol Rosenbaum, an energy engineer and founder of TheEngineeringMentor.com, discusses the non-technical skills required for a successful engineering career, including networking, public speaking, and obtaining a PE license. He shares insights from his work in energy efficiency, highlighting the importance of demonstrating ROI to stakeholders and the emerging influence of ESG goals. Rosenbaum also emphasizes the critical lesson of designing equipment that can physically fit through installation doors, a practical constraint often overlooked in theoretical design.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Pipeline Design & Engineering
Also
TheEngineeringMentor.com, teampipeline.us

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