Career Success in Engineering: A Guide for Students and New Professionals

Today's time-pressed college engineering instructors have little time to discuss the real-world matters of employment, on-the-job performance, project management, leadership, ethics, and licensure that provide students with needed preparation for their professional futures.

Bernie Berson, PE, LS, FNSPE, has over 45 years of experience in engineering and land surveying, and has operated his own practice for nearly 30 years. He is currently the Chairman of the NSPE Mentoring Task Force, which helps students and young engineers with career transition and licensure, and will assume Presidency of the NSPE in July 2006.

Doug Benner, PE, FNSPE, MBA, is currently President of DEB Consulting, where he provides electrical and forensic engineering services, project management, and webpage design and maintenance. He is a Career Transition Coach for NSPE and is the Chairman for the NJSPE’s Institute for Professional Leadership.