CEE Seminar – What to Expect from Your First Years as an Engineer

Speaker: Meriton Gollopeni, Bridge Structural Engineer at EXP in Baltimore, Maryland

Presentation: What to Expect from Your First Years as an Engineer

Zoom Link: https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/91229053114 

Abstract: Many students are not sure what to expect in the first years of their professional careers. This seminar will focus on the role that young engineers have in various transportation projects, which are often large by nature and involve many people from various disciplines and companies. It is important that young engineers understand the part they will be expected to play in these projects. The presentation highlights the major projects I was part of, challenges, and the transition from a college student to a full-time engineer. In addition, this seminar will also touch on topics such as the current job market in the transportation industry and challenges of international students.

Bio: Meriton Gollopeni is a Bridge Structural Engineer at EXP in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Syracuse University with a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering in December 2019. For the past two years Meriton has been working on Bridge Analysis and Design, Load Rating, Rehabilitation, and Inspection. He has been working on challenging projects across America, in states such as Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Illinois, Massachusetts, and more. Just last week, Meriton attended the ENR Top Young Professionals conference in Tempe, Arizona, which seeks to inspire early-stage construction industry professionals and provide effective workplace enhancement and career development strategies.

 

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