Engineers Ireland Amplified

Many talented engineers hesitate to move abroad, fearing they will lose career momentum and disconnect from the vibrant Irish engineering community. However, an Irish engineering degree is in fact a global passport, opening doors to innovation on an international scale while maintaining strong Irish roots.

This special mini-series explores how Irish engineers successfully navigate international markets, secure funding, overcome the fear of failure, and leverage their qualifications to build thriving careers overseas. They also discuss how the Irish engineering community supports them abroad.

Joining the conversation is Joseph Mooney, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree at the forefront of US energy research, and Sinéad Conneely, a Structural Director and Engineers Ireland Chartered Engineer of the Year finalist.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Choosing to leave Ireland and where
Irish engineering qualifications are valued globally
Why Irish engineers are natural risk-takers
Funding differences between US and Ireland
Practical advice for moving abroad earlier

GUESTS DETAILS

Joseph Mooney is the Co-Founder of WattAir and a Research Engineer at the Georgia Institute of Technology, recently named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Energy. 

Connect with Joseph:

linkedin.com/in/josephpmooney

Sinéad Conneely is a Director and Structural Engineer at Simple Works in London, a finalist for the Engineers Ireland Chartered Engineer of the Year, and a leader in the UK construction industry.

Connect with Sinéad:

linkedin.com/in/sinéad-conneely-9b847139

MORE INFORMATION

Looking for ways to explore or advance a career in the field of engineering? Visit Engineers Ireland to learn more about the many programs and resources on offer. https://www.engineersireland.ie/   

Engineers Journal AMPLIFIED is produced by DustPod.io for Engineers Ireland.

What is Engineers Ireland Amplified?

Discover stories, strategies and breakthroughs from engineering leaders in Ireland’s top engineering podcast.
Listen now to discover the latest trends in engineering and gain advice on how to progress your career from experts in the field.
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