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Podcast: Engineering Fields of Dreams
Episode: Finding Your Path
Description: In this episode, Erik Petersen PE, a civil engineer, shares his thoughts for college seniors and early career engineers. He graduated from The University of Arizona in 2019. Erik works at a structural consulting firm in Orange County, California, specializing in entertainment and themed entertainment projects. Petersen initially became interested in engineering because he was fascinated with roller coasters and their structural aspects. When asked about the challenges he faced during his career, Petersen talks about the pressure he felt as a senior in college. Petersen learned that it's okay to let go of certain goals and avoid the sunk...