A Different Approach to A Different Approach to Consulting EngineeringConsulting Engineering

Statement of ObjectivesStatement of Objectives Provide an overview of engineering opportunities

within Western Canada, based on my anecdotal observations,

Provide some suggested avenues for career advancement.

IntroductionsIntroductions

Civil Structural Electrical Mechanical/Piping

Process Instrumentation & Controls Other? Career Status?

Who are you?, presuming you are engineers:

IntroductionsIntroductions

Manager, Instrument & Controls @ Fransen 24 years – BC, Alberta, Washington State Managing around 30, involved in hiring, etc. Company growth from 20 to 250+ All heavy industries

Mike Elsinga, P.Eng.:

Where Do Engineers Work?Where Do Engineers Work?

Richmond, BC

Calgary, AB

Prince George, BC

Victoria, BC Edmonton, AB etc.

Urban Centers: Operating Companies – Maintenance and CapEx, Consulting Government – Regulatory and Safety, Military Education

Where Do Engineers Work?Where Do Engineers Work?

Chevron Burnaby Refinery, BC

Kamloops Pulp Mill, BC

Prince George, Trail, Nanaimo, Port Alberni BC

Urban, Suburban Centers: Operating Facilities – Operations, Maintenance and CapEx

Where Do Engineers Work?Where Do Engineers Work?

TRIUMF UBC, BC

Numerous BC based research facilities – Batteries, Fuel Cells, Medical, Alternate Energy, Forest Products, NuclearNot my thing, but maybe yours?

Research and Design Facilities

EBCO, Richmond BCBallard, Burnaby BC

Urban, Suburban Centers:

Heavy Industry in the RegionHeavy Industry in the Region

Pulp & Paper

Food & Beverage

Oil

Power & Utilities

Oil Sands

Mining Chemical

Natural Gas

Mineral Processing

Consulting OverviewConsulting Overview Client Service Based Need to understand the relationship Technical Expertise required Competitive Deadline and Budget Driven Pace has changed with technology Exciting, variety, progression and

growth Major capital can by cyclical People skills

Roles and Career ProgressionsRoles and Career Progressions

Entry Level

Technical

Specialist

Project

Manager

Client

Liaison

Typical ConsultingRoles

Business

Owner

Manager /

Partner

Finding Your HomeFinding Your Home Assess Your Strengths Flexible in expectations Fill the gaps, build, grow, get current and local qualifications Match your skills to the marketplace Sell yourself honestly

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

A Different Approach to A Different Approach to Consulting EngineeringConsulting Engineering