Engineering Works

Engineering Works

Engineering Works is powered by the ACEC of Illinois. We will be featuring the innovators, creators, designers, and engineers who are making engineering work in Illinois and reshaping our state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Chris Burke

February 13, 2026 • 24 mins

On this episode of Engineering Works, we welcome back Chris Burke, President of Christopher B. Burke Engineering.


Chris joins us to discuss the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Washington Award and what the honor means for the engineering profession. We also talk about the launch of the Western Society of Engineers’ new podcast, Engineering Legends, which he hosts — highlighting the stories and impact of extraordinary...

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Bria Scudder

January 30, 2026 • 9 mins
ACEC-IL’s podcast Engineering Works interviews Bria Scudder, Deputy Governor of Illinois. Bria discusses her role as a senior advisor and now Deputy Governor in shaping two of the most impactful infrastructure measures in Illinois history, ReBuild Illinois and the transit fix, and shares insights on building consensus among passionate stakeholders and advancing critical infrastructure priorities across the state.
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Trisha Thompson and Carrie Nelsen

January 7, 2026 • 13 mins
ACEC-IL’s podcast Engineering Works interviews Trisha Thompson and Carrie Nelsen from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Trisha and Carrie explore opportunities for innovation and collaboration with the engineering community, share perspectives on addressing workforce capacity challenges, and offer insights into improving the project delivery process. They also discuss the projects in their regions that excite the...

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Cassaundra Rouse

December 5, 2025 • 8 mins

ACEC-IL’s podcast Engineering Works sits down with Cassaundra Rouse, Executive Director of the Illinois Tollway, for a powerful conversation recorded live at the ACEC 2025 Fall Conference.

In this episode, we dive into the Tollway’s major investments to modernize infrastructure across the region and how these projects are shaping the future of transportation.

Director Rouse also shares how she leads through constant change,...

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Molly Tuttle

October 21, 2025 • 17 mins

ACEC-IL’s podcast Engineering Works, interviews Molly Tuttle, National Director of Workforce Development for ACEC. We’ll talk with Molly about her work with all 50 states to address workforce challenges in the engineering industry, the recruitment issues firms are facing amid a nationwide talent shortage, and how she’s helping reshape the future of engineering to meet shifting workforce expectations.


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Craig Turner

October 6, 2025 • 31 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Acting Commissioner Craig Turner. We hear about his career from aspiring engineer to leading one of the nation’s largest transportation departments. He discusses inspiring the next generation through workforce development, CDOT’s major infrastructure projects, and how collaboration and innovation are shaping a safer, more connected Chicago.

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Tanya Adams

September 19, 2025 • 21 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Tanya Adams, senior vice president and director of strategic partnership for WSP and also the Treasurer of ACEC Illinois. We’ll talk with Tanya about her personal journey, the industry’s growing recognition that diverse perspectives are not only good for business but essential for smart infrastructure planning, and how she’s helping nurture an entirely new generation of tal...

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Paul Gregoire

August 18, 2025 • 16 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Paul Gregoire, Chief Operating Officer of Globetrotters Engineering and former Chief of Construction for IDOT District 1. Named ACEC Illinois’ 2025 “Mentor of the Year,” Paul reflects on a career that bridges both the public and private sectors. We dive into his passion for mentorship, the lessons he’s passed on to the next generation, and the lasting impact his leadership has m...

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Tice Cole and Joey Heger

July 16, 2025 • 25 mins
This week on Engineering Works, host Hayley Burns sits down with Tice Cole and Joey Heger, project managers at Crawford, Murphy & Tilly. They share a behind-the-scenes look at one of the largest infrastructure efforts in Kane County’s history—the Longmeadow Parkway Improvements project, led by the Kane County Division of Transportation.

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Linda Moen

June 18, 2025 • 16 mins
This week on Engineering Works, host Hayley Burns sits down with Linda Moen, President & Owner of EFK Moen and former Chair of ACEC‑Illinois. Linda is fresh off advocacy trips to Springfield and Capitol Hill, where she championed the engineering community. In this episode, she shares insights into the top issues driving policy discussions at both the state and federal levels, and how these battles will shape the future for...

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Lou Gallucci

June 10, 2025 • 20 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Lou Gallucci, President and CEO of V3 Companies and Board Chair of ACEC Illinois. Lou explores the rapid technological advances of the past decade, offering insights into how firms can not only keep up but strategically implement these innovations. 

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Holly Bieneman

May 27, 2025 • 18 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Holly Bieneman, Director of Planning and Programming for IDOT. Holly offers an inside look at IDOT’s Multi-Year Improvement Program (MYP) — a comprehensive, six-year, multimodal plan that spans Illinois' extensive transportation network.

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Erin Aleman

April 23, 2025 • 20 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Erin Aleman, Executive Director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Erin discusses the approaching transit fiscal cliff, how we got here, and CMAP's crucial role in bridging the funding gap.

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Kevin Artl

April 15, 2025 • 18 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Kevin Artl, president and CEO of American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois Kevin gives an update on what's been happening in Springfield, their trip to Washington, D.C., and ACEC-IL's focus areas during this legislative session.

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Doug Kucia

March 19, 2025 • 21 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Doug Kucia, Director of Administration of the Chicago Transit Authority, and former Chief of Staff of Chicago Public Schools. Doug discusses a unique collaboration between the CTA, CPS, and ACEC-IL that will encourage students to explore STEM fields in exciting new ways.

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Leader Tony McCombie

March 13, 2025 • 14 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.Leader McCombie discusses the exciting details of her package of bills promoting STEM education for girls introduced this session. 

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Cassaundra Rouse and Scott Paddock

March 4, 2025 • 22 mins

ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse, and Director Scott Paddock, Senior Vice President of External Affairs. They fill us in on some of the innovations and surprises that came out of the Stakeholder Advisory Team this session.


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Chris Burke

February 13, 2025 • 24 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Chris Burke, president and CEO of Christopher B. Burke Engineering and past president of ACEC-IL. We discuss the deep history of the Chicago Engineers Dinner, the Washington Award, and the Western Society of Engineers.

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Anne Schaeffer and Matt Murphy

January 29, 2025 • 18 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Anne Schaeffer and Matt Murphy of Mac Strategies, ACEC-IL's government relations partner. They update us on the big wins from last session and the key industry issues coming up in the legislature this session.

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Michael Bempah

June 6, 2024 • 19 mins
ACEC-IL's podcast "Engineering Works" interviews Michael Bempah, President and CEO of Pinpoint Precision Engineering, and author of "How to Become A Civil Engineer: Bridging the Gap", out last month. Michael talks about diversity, recruiting talent, his career path, and his new book.

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