Throughout my geotech career what I have seen is its hard to retain young people. What happens is the young engineer is sent out with a drill rig and doesn't get to see the design side of geotech until drilling slows down. They end up getting impatient then leave for another discipline or industry.
@nicholasmiller3713 You've hit the nail on the head. It's a common struggle in geotech to keep young engineers engaged, especially when their early experiences are heavily focused on fieldwork. The disconnect between the hands-on experience of drilling and the intellectual challenge of design can lead to frustration and impatience. It's crucial for companies to find ways to bridge this gap early on. Providing opportunities for young engineers to shadow senior designers, participate in design discussions, or even work on small design tasks alongside their fieldwork can make a huge difference in keeping them invested in their geotechnical careers.
Great informative and funny interview!
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Throughout my geotech career what I have seen is its hard to retain young people. What happens is the young engineer is sent out with a drill rig and doesn't get to see the design side of geotech until drilling slows down. They end up getting impatient then leave for another discipline or industry.
@nicholasmiller3713 You've hit the nail on the head. It's a common struggle in geotech to keep young engineers engaged, especially when their early experiences are heavily focused on fieldwork. The disconnect between the hands-on experience of drilling and the intellectual challenge of design can lead to frustration and impatience.
It's crucial for companies to find ways to bridge this gap early on. Providing opportunities for young engineers to shadow senior designers, participate in design discussions, or even work on small design tasks alongside their fieldwork can make a huge difference in keeping them invested in their geotechnical careers.
Really informative.
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Jared M. Green is really contributing in the Geotechnical society.
@asifkhan-uf4vl Thank you for recognizing Jared's efforts! His passion and commitment to the field are truly commendable.