EP 35 - Construction Engineering, Horizontal Structures, and Much More with Sabry Leithy, CMIT

On this episode of the Engineers Hub Podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with Sabry Leithy and learned about his engineering career, journey, and what he does on a day-to-day basis. Sabry spent his 1st year at Cairo University as a Computer Science major before realizing that he wanted to take a different career path. This led him to studying English in Malaysia, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, and eventually graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. 

Sabry shares his journey with us as a Construction Engineering professional working on infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, rail, and transit across the US. He emphasizes the importance of always asking questions, reading contracts, and maintaining good relationships with contractors and colleagues. Sabry also highlights the fulfillment of being able to see the impact of his work on communities and improving people's quality of life and encourages young engineers to be open to new experiences and always strive to give their best. Lastly, Sabry discusses his love for soccer, and his passion for continuous learning, as evidenced by his pursuit of a master's degree in engineering management. 

Join the conversation now and hear what it takes to be a construction engineer.

Key highlights:

[00:06:06] Sabry’s educational background and how he chose civil engineering
[00:11:19] The process of transferring credits from an international university to a US university
[00:13:36] Sabry’s transition from student to working in the construction industry
[00:17:55] Day-to-day responsibilities of a construction engineer
[00:19:06] The different phases of a construction project
[00:21:42] Sabry’s decision to pursue a master's degree in engineering management
[00:26:24] The possibility of obtaining a professional engineering license
[00:30:22] What horizontal structures are in the context of construction engineering
[00:32:06] Experience working with designers and the importance of communication
[00:33:42] The timeline and scope of construction projects
[00:36:54] Sabry’s experience with choosing projects and the importance of career development
[00:40:43] Sabry’s words of wisdom to students interested in pursuing a career in construction engineering
[00:46:44] Importance of building relationships and maintaining respect in the construction industry
[00:49:15] Benefits of working collaboratively with contractors and foremen
[00:54:01] How to maintain a work-life balance
[00:56:11] How to connect with Sabry

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