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National Engineering Month (NEM) is a special time of the year for engineers to celebrate the advancement in engineering fields. As the month progresses, we’re connecting with premier members of Ontario’s engineering community to talk about where the field is headed. In this interview, Aiman Khan, Senior Program Manager at Bruce Power, discusses the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly gender parity in engineering fields.

In this article excerpt, Bruce G. Matthews, P.Eng., the Executive Director of ACEC-Ontario, provides insight into the world of consulting engineering as part of National Engineering Month Ontario (NEM) events. He discusses the different career paths available to consulting engineers, the demand for infrastructure in the next 10 years, and the activities of professional engineers who accept accountability for engineering work. Consulting engineers can be from any engineering discipline. Consulting engineering firms hire fresh graduates and co-op students and have established professional development programs. Career progression within a consulting engineering firm usually involves taking on larger responsibilities from design specification to project management and eventually business management.

Tatham Engineering prioritizes employees’ growth through a mentorship program with 25% participation. Matches are tailored to individual interests, location, experiences, and personalities. The program has received positive feedback from both mentees and mentors. Learn more about Tatham and what staff say about working there.