Engineering Works

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.

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 talent.

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 made across the industry.

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.

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 firms and infrastructure in Illinois and beyond.

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. 

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.

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.