Trisha Thompson and Carrie Nelsen

Chris Burke

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 engineers. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Bria Scudder

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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Trisha Thompson and Carrie Nelsen

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 them most, as well as those that keep them up at night. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cassaundra Rouse

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, why she believes every leader must learn to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and the mindset that drives her work in one of the most dynamic infrastructure environments in the country. This interview is part of our special ACEC Fall Conference series—capturing insights from top public and private sector leaders tackling the biggest issues facing our industry today. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Molly Tuttle

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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.