Mr. Brian Maroney is a distinguished civil engineer currently serving as the Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit Chief Bridge Engineer at Caltrans. Formerly the chief engineer of the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Mr. Maroney is renowned for his contributions to earthquake engineering and his pivotal role in enhancing community safety. With numerous accolades, including the Greta Ericson Distinguished Service Award, he has been instrumental in the design and creation of famous structures globally, including the Bay Bridge. The Bay Bridge that connects San Francisco and Oakland is the superhero of bridges in the region, dealing with over a third of the traffic on all state-owned bridges put together! Mr. Maroney joins us today to go in-depth about all things civil engineering, including how to earn the right to be called a Professional Engineer, why all civil engineers have to be environmentalists, how suspension bridges are built, his take on the classes you need to focus on if you want to pursue a career in bridge engineering, what sets earthquake engineering apart, and more. After this insightful episode, you’re likely to see the Golden State's iconic Bay Bridge in a new light (and maybe even decide to pursue a career in civil engineering too!)
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‘Brian Maroney: 3 cheers for those who get it done’
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
University of California Davis
NEPA, National Environmental Policy Act