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

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2022-01-07
- Length: 39m
- Episode: 1
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/sol-rosenbaum-theengineeringmentor/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors#t=0) Introduction: Sol Rosenbaum and TheEngineeringMentor.com
- [1:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors#t=87) Rosenbaum's Path to Energy Engineering and Passion
- [4:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors#t=289) Energy Efficiency Projects, ROI, and Stakeholder Buy-in
- [11:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors#t=708) ESG Trends and the Importance of the PE License
- [16:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors#t=983) Building TheEngineeringMentor.com and Networking Advice
- [28:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors#t=1734) Overcoming Engineering School Challenges
- [33:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-01-07-s3e1-sol-rosenbaum-networking-public-speaking-fitting-equipment-through-doors#t=1995) The 'Fitting Through Doors' Lesson and Field Respect

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- TheEngineeringMentor.com (other)
- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)
- teampipeline.us (other)

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