Engineering the Future: Why AEI? Part Two: Reflections of AEI’s History and Look to the Future with Steve Frei
Engineering the Future
The past, present and future of a world class engineering firm. In this episode of Engineering the Future hosted by Krista Murphy – Steve Frei, a veteran of AEI, joins us and reflects back on his illustrious 43-year career at AEI and discusses the firm’s origins, major milestones, strategic vision and values, and why it all matters. Working with clients and colleagues to improve the world is a tall order, he discusses how and why we do it, and how AEI is poised for the future. Timestamps 00:39:00: Steve Frei’s 43-year history at AEI. 00:04:01: Designing for a better future...
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Engineering the Future: Why AEI?
Engineering the Future
Hosts Krista Murphy and Steve Frei are joined by 3 engineers working on completely different project types Jessica Mangler, life science engineering; Bailey Conard, district decarbonization; and Abhishek Ajansondkar; healthcare design. This conversation focuses on a key AEI strategic objective of: “Being the firm of first choice for clients and employees.” To help demonstrate “Why AEI?” is the firm of first choice for our employees, our guests share inspiring project stories from coast to coast, and across AEI’s markets of energy and utilities, healthcare,...
info_outlineHosts Krista Murphy and Steve Frei are joined by 3 engineers working on completely different project types Jessica Mangler, life science engineering; Bailey Conard, district decarbonization; and Abhishek Ajansondkar; healthcare design.
This conversation focuses on a key AEI strategic objective of: “Being the firm of first choice for clients and employees.” To help demonstrate “Why AEI?” is the firm of first choice for our employees, our guests share inspiring project stories from coast to coast, and across AEI’s markets of energy and utilities, healthcare, and science and technology. These stories will leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Recognized as an Engineered Systems Magazine’s 2023 20 to Watch: Women in HVAC, Jessica has been providing advanced mechanical systems engineering and design for over a decade.
As part of the infrastructure team at AEI, Bailey has worked on major projects for higher education, healthcare, and other energy and utilities clients.
Abhishek focuses on mechanical systems design for healthcare facilities and holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University.
Together, they work on challenging, innovative, cutting-edge projects that are improving the world.
Timestamps
0:00:03: AEI Podcast: Exploring Our Vision to Improve the World with Krista Murphy, Steve Frei, and
Colleagues
0:02:37: Conversation on AEI's Vision Statement and its Impact on the Future
0:04:11: Conversation on Joining AEI
0:07:31: AEI Employees Share Their Experiences Working at the Company
0:08:41: Reflections on Exciting Project Work at AEI
0:12:30: Reflections on Special Projects Across the Country
0:16:31: Reflections on Professional Projects and Goals
0:19:02: Favorite Aspects of Working at AEI
0:20:55: Discussion on the Benefits of Working at AEI
0:22:57: Discussion on AEI’s Commitment to Professional Development
0:28:31: Engineering Led Work
0:30:29: The Benefits of Collaborating with a Team
0:31:28: Outro: Exploring Critical Infrastructure, Quality Patient Care, and Innovative Research