Episodes

  • Trisha Thompson and Carrie Nelsen

    Trisha Thompson and Carrie Nelsen
    Jan 8 2026
    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.

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    14 mins
  • Cassaundra Rouse

    Cassaundra Rouse
    Dec 5 2025

    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.

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    9 mins
  • Molly Tuttle

    Molly Tuttle
    Oct 21 2025

    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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    17 mins
  • Craig Turner

    Craig Turner
    Oct 7 2025
    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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    32 mins
  • Tanya Adams

    Tanya Adams
    Sep 19 2025
    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.

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    21 mins
  • Paul Gregoire

    Paul Gregoire
    Aug 18 2025
    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.

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    16 mins
  • Tice Cole and Joey Heger

    Tice Cole and Joey Heger
    Jul 17 2025
    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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    25 mins
  • Linda Moen

    Linda Moen
    Jun 19 2025
    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.

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    16 mins