The SWE Early Career Professionals Affinity Group cordially invites you to our virtual event, "Professional Development Series" on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The Professional Development Series is a monthly event with presentations by fellow ECP AG member volunteers. This month’s session will have two presentations: “Confessions of a Serial Job Hopper” by Alyssa Acosta, EIT and “I’m Late- Now What?” by Bridget Heiland.
"I'm Late- Now What?" A presentation that tackles the challenges of managing time in a fast-paced workplace. Whether you've missed a project deadline, are running late to a meeting, need to ask for an extension, or find yourself stuck in traffic, this presentation provides practical strategies to help you navigate these situations with confidence.
Both students and professionals are encouraged to attend.
Alyssa Acosta graduated from Texas Tech University in 2020 with her bachelor's and master’s degrees in environmental engineering. After graduating she worked for ExxonMobil at their Joliet Refinery in Illinois as an environmental air advisor for 2 years. She then made the switch from the oil and gas industry to the water treatment scene by working for Garver at their College Station Water Design Center for a year before accepting a job with Burns and McDonnell. She is now a staff environmental engineer working in industrial wastewater treatment at the Houston office. Alyssa currently serves as the Co-lead for the Early Career Professionals AG and as the Chair-Elect for the Affinity Group Committee. She is also a 4-time speaker at the SWE national conference.
Bridget Heiland graduated from the University of North Dakota in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. After graduation, she worked for a civil engineering company for about two years, performing surveying operations to establish building locations, site layouts, and elevations to guide ongoing construction. In 2022, she transitioned to 4EA Building Science, where she is currently employed as a Building Science Consultant. In this role, she engages in collaborative design efforts alongside architects, engineers, landscape architects, and contractors. Bridget conducts site visits in the greater Seattle area, overseeing and supporting construction crews, reviewing submittals and RFIs, and performing on-site testing. She also serves as a General Leadership Team Member for the Early Career Professionals AG and is the Educator Engagement Lead for the Pre-College Engagement and Support Committee.
