Favorite Parts of Being an Engineer at Granite Construction
Edgar, an Engineer I at Granite Construction, appreciates the daily variety inherent in the role, stating that "every project is a little bit different," and finds satisfaction in seeing the tangible results of their work, contributing to the community through infrastructure projects such as "a roadway that I build or bridge."
Problem-Solving, Project Variety, Community Impact, On-the-Job Learning, Practical Application
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Edgar Sanchez Lopez
Engineer I
Granite Construction
San Jose State University
NA
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Every project is different, offering a variety of daily activities and challenges.
2. The role involves problem-solving, such as handling unexpected issues like utility strikes.
3. The work contributes to the community; the engineer gets to see the completed projects they've worked on, such as roads and bridges.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I like that every project you're on is a little bit different. No project is ever the same, so every day you do a different activity.
Even if you have a utility strike or something, what you thought it was going to be can be completely different. Now, it's all about resolving an issue.
I also like that I get to see the jobs that I build. I get to drive by a build, a roadway that I build or a bridge. It's nice to see that I'm contributing to the community.
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