Favorite Parts of Being an Engineer II at Kleinfelder Inc
Alan's favorite aspect of their current role as an Engineer II at Kleinfelder Inc. is "communication with the client," a significant shift from previous roles focused solely on design. This preference stems from Alan's lifelong experience in team-based sports, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and leadership, which they find fulfilling in guiding conversations and projects.
Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Client Interaction
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Alan Iannaccone
Engineer II
Kleinfelder Inc
University of Portland 2018
N/A
Engineering - Mechanical
Energy & Utilities
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Enjoys communication and collaboration with clients and team members, highlighting the importance of teamwork and communication in achieving project goals.
2. Values leadership opportunities within his role, actively directing conversations and guiding the team towards optimal solutions.
3. Draws parallels between his previous experiences in team sports and his current professional role, emphasizing the significance of effective communication in both settings.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
Right now, I think my favorite thing is communication with clients. I really like working with people.
Before this, another role I had involved just doing dig drawings and designs. Field engineers would go out and take pictures of an underground excavation, and I’d have to create a drawing from it.
That’s cool, but as a scoping engineer, I really enjoy being able to communicate with clients and work with the team. I grew up playing sports my whole life and being on sports teams.
I feel like that directly correlates to what I do now. If you're not communicating on a sports team, just like if you don't communicate at work, it's hard to get a lot done and be as efficient as possible.
I really like to lead, and in my current role, I feel like I'm able to do that. I can direct conversations and guide others toward the best possible path. That's what I enjoy most right now.