Brian Hein, Civil Engineering - Class of 1991
Why did you choose your undergraduate program?
Influenced by older siblings
How did you like your experience at UWaterloo?
I have very fond memories of it.
What were your favourite classes?
Wastewater and water resources
How did the friends you made at UWaterloo inspire you throughout your undergraduate experience?
We inspired each other through all of the hard work and good times. We helped each other throughout.
Co-op work term history
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What is the biggest lesson you learned from co-op?
Practical experience; working with different people including contractors and suppliers and other consultants, owners and government agencies
What is your occupation now?
Environmental market chief and Executive Director for a Consulting firm
Did your undergraduate program play a role in where you are today? How?
100% - the education allowed me to gain an entry level position which ultimately grew to where I am today which is having done a multitude of water, wastewater and solid waste management type of projects across the Country and making a contribution to improving public health and the environment
List 3 lessons you'd like to share with the current undergraduate students.
- Balance the academics with practical experience
- You will never stop learning throughout your career whether it is technical knowledge or interpersonal skills
- Have some fun during your time at University - it is fleeting