Summary

In this episode of the Pertemps Engineering podcast, engineering recruiter Kelsie interviews Julie, a water engineering leader at Thames Water. They discuss Julie's journey into engineering, the importance of water to us all, environmental engineering and the need for diversity in the field. Julie shares her experiences with innovative projects, the challenges she's faced as a female engineer, and her thoughts on inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Takeaways

- Julie's journey into engineering was motivated by a desire to work on essential environmental issues.

- Water engineering is crucial for sustainability and public health.

- Diversity in engineering is necessary to tackle modern challenges effectively.

- Julie emphasises the importance of teamwork and creativity in engineering.

- She believes that engineering offers continuous learning opportunities throughout one's career.

- Challenges faced by women in engineering include bias and lack of representation.

- Julie encourages more women to consider engineering as a career path.

- Her projects have focused on innovative solutions for environmental issues.

- Julie reflects on the importance of mentorship and support in the engineering field.

- The conversation highlights the need for better representation of engineering in popular culture.

Soundbites

- "I couldn't find anything more essential."

- "It's just the most fascinating job."

- "I had to fight to have a toilet."

Chapters

00:22 Julie’s Engineering Journey Begins

03:51 The Importance of Water Engineering

09:33 Diversity in Engineering

14:43 Challenges Faced as a Female Engineer

18:36 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks