E43: The Booming Geotech Market in Ohio with Mike Kennedy

In this episode of The Ground Investigation Podcast, Michael Taylor interviews Mike Kennedy, a senior geotechnical engineer at Jacobs, about the booming geotechnical engineering landscape in Columbus, Ohio. They discuss the influx of companies in the region, the growing demand for infrastructure and renewable energy projects, and the skills required for geotechnical engineers to thrive in this evolving market. The conversation also touches on the importance of field experience, the challenges of balancing remote work preferences with the hands-on nature of geotechnical engineering, and the need for mentorship and career growth opportunities in the industry.

Key Topics Discussed

✅Ohio is experiencing significant growth in geotechnical engineering.

✅The demand for geotechnical engineers is increasing due to infrastructure projects.

✅Field experience is crucial for effective geotechnical engineering.

✅Renewable energy projects present unique challenges for geotechnical engineers.

✅Mentorship is vital for developing new talent in the industry.

✅Career growth opportunities are abundant in the geotechnical field.

✅Balancing fieldwork with remote work preferences is a challenge.

✅Pigeonholing in one area can lead to career dissatisfaction.

✅Technical and leadership skills are both important for success.

✅The future of geotechnical engineering education is evolving.

Memorable Quotes from Mike Kennedy

🗣️"There's a big push for growth in Ohio."

🗣️"Field experience goes a long way in geotech."

🗣️"Renewable sites bring new challenges for geotech."

🗣️"Geotech is the art of civil engineering."

🗣️"You need both technical and leadership skills."

🗣️"There's a need for mentorship in the industry."

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