About this episode

This episode discusses how Irish engineers can successfully build careers abroad while maintaining connections to their roots.

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…

People in this episode

Guests: Joseph Mooney, Sinéad Conneely

Topics covered

• Irish engineers abroad
• career development
• international markets
• funding
• risk-taking
• engineering qualifications

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Engineers Ireland, WattAir, Georgia Institute of Technology, Simple Works

Places: Ireland, US, UK

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