Favorite Parts of Working in the Construction and Engineering Industry as a Senior Commissioning Engineer
Cameron, a Senior Commissioning Engineer, appreciates the construction and engineering industry's "singular focus" on building and creating, finding the diverse backgrounds and "great stories" from colleagues—many of whom, like Cameron, unexpectedly found their careers in this field—most enjoyable. The evolution of the industry, as recounted by experienced professionals, adds another layer of fascination to Cameron's work.
Teamwork, Communication, Problem-Solving, Motivational Stories, Industry Realities
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Cameron Schunk
Senior Commissioning Engineer
Sindoni Consulting & Management Services, Inc.
University of California, Santa Barbara
N/A
Humanities, Political Science, American Studies, Psychology
Architecture, Construction & Design, Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Operations and Project Management
Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Varied and interesting people: The industry attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds, all united by a shared goal, creating opportunities to meet people with unique stories and perspectives.
2. Collaborative environment: The focus on building and creating fosters a collaborative atmosphere among professionals with a shared objective.
3. Evolution of the industry: The field offers a chance to witness and learn from the changes and developments that have occurred over time, gaining insights from experienced professionals who have witnessed this evolution firsthand.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
The construction and engineering industries are unique because everyone is so singularly minded. Everyone has one goal: to build buildings and make things. It's really interesting to meet people with different backgrounds who share this singular focus.
What I enjoy most are the different characters you meet throughout your career. Many people, like me, came into this field without expecting to be in construction or engineering. This leads to great stories and different perspectives on how things work.
You also meet people who have been doing this for a long time. They've seen things evolve and can share stories about how things used to be, which is really fascinating.