Sticking With It with Sandra Biddulph

Sandra Biddulph is a structural engineer, and a Principal at the
firm DCI Engineers. Before settling down in Irvine, Sandra worked
in both LA and Seattle, and has had a really interesting career
journey. She’s worked at small firms, co-founded her own
practice, and worked on the general contractor side before
becoming Principal at DCI. She appreciates the art of structural
design; watching a project come together, with a tangible
finished product that becomes a part of our built environment.


In this episode, we talk about what it was like transitioning
from Project Engineer to Project Manager to Principal, why
engineers should get out and promote their profession,  and
how she was able to balance her work life with her home life.


 


Show Recap:


How Sandra decided to pursue structural engineering

On designing her first project

What it was like transitioning from Project Engineer to
Project Manager

Letting go and developing trust in younger professionals

On co-founding her own practice

If she ever considered not going back to work after having
kids

Realizing modified work weeks are a thing!

How she became a Principal at DCI

What it feels like to be one of the few female principals at
a structural engineering firm

How the profession can attract more young engineers

What she wishes more architects knew about her profession

Lightning Round