1. A Different Approach to Consulting Engineering

2. AGENDA Statement of Objectives Introductions Career Home Locations for Engineers – Facilities Types Career Home Locations for Engineers – Industries Areas of Demand Consulting Overview based on my experience Roles and Career Progressions Matching yourself to a Home Questions

3. Statement of Objectives Provide an overview of engineering opportunities within Western Canada, based on my anecdotal observations, Provide some suggested avenues for career advancement.

4. Introductions Civil Structural Electrical Mechanical/Piping Process Instrumentation & Controls Other? Career Status? Who are you?, presuming you are engineers:

5. Introductions Manager, Instrument & Controls @ Fransen 24 years – BC, Alberta, Washington State Managing around 30, involved in hiring, etc. Company growth from 20 to 250+ All heavy industries Mike Elsinga, P.Eng.:

6. Where Do Engineers Work? Richmond, BC Calgary, AB Prince George, BC Victoria, BC Edmonton, AB etc. Urban Centers: Operating Companies – Maintenance and CapEx, Consulting Government – Regulatory and Safety, Military Education

7. Where Do Engineers Work? Chevron Burnaby Refinery, BC Kamloops Pulp Mill, BC Prince George, Trail, Nanaimo, Port Alberni BC Urban, Suburban Centers: Operating Facilities – Operations, Maintenance and CapEx

8. Where Do Engineers Work? TRIUMF UBC, BC Numerous BC based research facilities – Batteries, Fuel Cells, Medical, Alternate Energy, Forest Products, Nuclear Not my thing, but maybe yours? Research and Design Facilities EBCO, Richmond BC Ballard, Burnaby BC Urban, Suburban Centers:

9. Heavy Industry in the Region Pulp & Paper Food & Beverage Oil Power & Utilities Oil Sands Mining Chemical Natural Gas Mineral Processing

10. Consulting Overview Client Service Based Need to understand the relationship Technical Expertise required Competitive Deadline and Budget Driven Pace has changed with technology Exciting, variety, progression and growth Major capital can by cyclical People skills

11. Roles and Career Progressions Entry Level Technical Specialist Project Manager Client Liaison Typical Consulting Roles Business Owner Manager / Partner

12. Finding Your Home Assess Your Strengths Flexible in expectations Fill the gaps, build, grow, get current and local qualifications Match your skills to the marketplace Sell yourself honestly

13. QUESTIONS?

14. A Different Approach to Consulting Engineering