In this episode, Alexia Navarro shares her experiences as a geotechnical engineer and advice for young engineers starting their careers. Alexia talks about how her interest in engineering was sparked by her father’s work in construction and her love of the outdoors. She shares two challenging professional situations – one related to safety at a worksite and the other related to learning new skills. She emphasizes the importance of finding one’s voice and being willing to ask questions. Alexia provides tips for networking and emphasizes the importance of joining professional organizations and finding common ground with people in the industry. She also shares her success story of landing her current job through networking at Society of Mining Engineers meetings. The episode concludes with Alexia’s recommendation to get out of your comfort zone and do things that scare you. She emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and finding joy in life outside of work.
