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Sarah Bilger | How Not to Give Up, & Time Management Strategies

Being an Engineer · 12 May 2023 · 48m · Episode 18

What this episode covers

Sarah Bilger, a mechanical engineer at Integrated Project Services (IPS), discusses her career in HVAC engineering for large-scale biotech and pharmaceutical facilities, emphasizing the importance of persistence and time management. She details her work using Revit and CAD for complex infrastructure coordination, while advocating for greater inclusion and representation of women in STEM fields. Bilger shares strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and balancing motherhood with a demanding engineering career, highlighting the value of mentorship and organizational systems.

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large enterprises

Topics

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Companies
Integrated Project Services, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Products
entering motherhood
Tools
Revit, CAD

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