In this episode, Dr. Dennis Turek sits down with Tirza Austin, community manager at ASCE, to talk about mentorship in engineering, how structured programs support career growth, and why mid-level professionals are the mentors most in demand.Tirza shares insights into how ASCE is redesigning mentorship as a strategic initiative—especially for early-career civil engineers navigating career decisions, licensure, and life in the AEC industry.🔍 Topics Covered:Why formal mentoring programs work betterChallenges young civil engineers faceHow to find the right mentor at the right timeMentorship success stories from ASCEBuilding trust and structure in mentoring relationships🎧 Want more episodes? Subscribe for deep dives on engineering leadership, professional development, and behind-the-scenes conversations with AEC pros.🌐 Learn more about ASCE's mentoring programhttps://www.asce.org/📌 Timestamps0:00 Welcome + Why We Talk Mentorship1:18 Tirza’s Journey with ASCE3:13 Mentorship as a Strategic Priority5:06 Finding Your Niche as a Young Engineer6:32 Passion vs. Aptitude in Engineering7:29 Why Mentorship Must Be Structured10:13 What Mentees Must Know14:19 What Makes a Great Mentor?17:27 Mid-Level Mentors & Real Relatability22:15 How Many Mentees Is Too Many?25:11 Time Commitment for Mentoring27:19 Workplace Bias and Navigating Real Challenges#CivilEngineering #ASCE #Mentorship #EngineeringPodcast #AECIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment

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