About this episode

This episode discusses the experiences of international engineers in Ireland and how they contribute to the industry.

Talented engineers often fear that moving abroad means sacrificing hard-earned professional momentum. This mindset overlooks the reality that an engineering qualification is a borderless passport for innovation and personal growth. In this episode of our Global Engineers mini-series, we explore how top international talent selects Ireland as their professional base, bringing fresh perspectives that drive the industry forward. We discuss how firms successfully integrate these new approaches, the cultural nuances of Irish engineering, and the actionable advice that will empower you to build a thriving career overseas. Our guests are Munya Bakasa, a South African senior structural engineer spearheading major consulting projects, and Krystyna Dimtchev, a Polish project manager and chair of the Women in Engineering Society. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Choosing to base careers in Ireland Challenges of technical language barriers Irish culture of collaboration and trust Managing complex structural engineering projects Advice for engineers moving abroad GUESTS DETAILS Krystyna Dimtchev is an Associate Programme Manager at Arcadis and the current Chair of the Engineers Ireland Women in…

People in this episode

Guests: Munya Bakasa, Krystyna Dimtchev

Topics covered

• diversifying engineering
• international engineers
• career development
• cultural integration
• engineering challenges
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Engineers Ireland, Arcadis

Places: Ireland, South Africa, Poland

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