CEC Explains

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is proud to introduce its new podcast series, CEC Explains. CEC Explains takes you on a guided journey into the ever-changing world of engineering and environmental consulting. You’ll hear from CEC’s leading experts and advocates for the manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, power, public sector, real estate and solid waste industries. Every episode will break down the facts behind a new or trending topic.

  1. JAN 14

    Pipeline to Progress

    Listen in as our in-house renewable natural gas (RNG) experts, Vice President Darrell Thompson and Principal Jim Fields, dive into the rising importance of RNG in today’s energy landscape. From early planning to full-scale project execution, they break down the process, sharing examples and challenges behind this sustainable energy solution.

    34 min

  2. 10/28/2025

    We Own It: Employee Ownership

    Listen to Corporate Recruiter Samantha Heirendt and employee owner Chris Remley as they discuss the history of employee ownership at CEC, how it works, and why it matters. Discover how this unique structure prioritizes our team members while fostering engagement, growth, and a shared commitment to our future.

    9 min

  3. 03/12/2024

    Grant Gurus: Strategies for Securing Project Funding

    Listen to Project Managers Deanna Bobak, Stacey Cox, and Eleni Knight from our Water Resources practice discuss project funding and the unprecedented opportunities created by the American Rescue Plan Act. Our experts, who have successfully secured millions of dollars in grant funding, talk through how they help clients see projects through to completion.

    33 min

  4. 09/28/2023

    Behind the Bins: Tales from the Solid Waste Industry

    Listen to Waste Management Senior Principal Jeff Shepherd lead a discussion with Project Managers Jill Hamill and Scott McGourty about their backgrounds and why they chose to pursue careers in the solid waste industry. Our subject matter experts share their thoughts on new technologies, where they think the industry is heading, and advice to new engineers.

    22 min

  5. 06/30/2023

    Impact of the Forever Chemicals

    Listen to CEC Environmental Principal Jon Kitchen and Rural Community Assistance Partnership’s (RCAP) Ted Stiger discuss per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances also known as forever chemicals. Jon and Ted discuss various ways to manage these dangerous chemicals, the risks it puts on small communities, and the most recent regulations on this ever-changing issue.

    36 min

  6. 03/30/2023

    The Hiring Process

    Listen to CEC's Corporate Recruiter Samantha Heirendt and Pittsburgh Civil Practice Lead Brian Lantz discuss resume and interview tips and tricks, what the process looks like from the role of an interviewer, and what makes a great candidate.

    57 min

  7. 10/28/2022

    The Heart of Every Engineering Activity

    Listen to Program Director of CEC’s Educational Training Courses Kris Macoskey guide a conversation with one of our data management experts, Gerald Burnette. Kris and Gerald dive deep into the world of data as they discuss what makes an effective data management system, how to assess data, the importance of a data management plan, and more.

    36 min

  8. 09/30/2022

    CEC Chats: Bats - To Survey or Not To Survey?

    Listen to Ecological Sciences Principal Ryan Slack talk about what bat surveys are and how and why we conduct them. Ryan also explains the recent regulatory changes for the Northern long-eared, Indiana, and tricolored bats.

    16 min
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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is proud to introduce its new podcast series, CEC Explains. CEC Explains takes you on a guided journey into the ever-changing world of engineering and environmental consulting. You’ll hear from CEC’s leading experts and advocates for the manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, power, public sector, real estate and solid waste industries. Every episode will break down the facts behind a new or trending topic.

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  • Creator
    Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
  • Show Website
    CEC Explains