Industrial facilities are full of interesting structural engineering challenges. One of the most challenging structures are in refinery “Coker” units. A coker unit converts what would otherwise be a refining waste stream into valuable fuels, leaving behind...
Most think structural engineers work on buildings or bridges – and nothing else. Have you ever seen an Industrial processing facility like the one pictured below? Have you ever wondered what these facilities produce? Industrial processing facilities have a variety...
Curious about what it’s like to be an engineer? Do you know what an engineer does? Want to know how your work as an engineer can lead to the next big invention? Engineering is perhaps one of the most misunderstood careers of our times. I’m here to dispel several...
Part 2: A Recent Graduate Perspective In part 1 of this series, you read about Brindley Engineering’s Gavin Palmer (Process Team Lead) and his experience talking to a class of Chemical Engineers at UIC. Now it’s time to hear a new graduate perspective!...
Project work is not a simple process thrown together quickly. At Brindley Engineering we take time to carefully scope, organize, and execute our projects. We know there are many engineering process steps to take to ensure a successful outcome for projects of all...
Part 1: Insights From a Seasoned Engineer Recently, Brindley Engineering’s very own Courteney Fabbri (Process Engineer) and Gavin Palmer (Process Team Lead) held an engineering Q&A with a class of Chemical Engineers at UIC. Fabbri graduated from UIC in 2020...
Tell us about yourself and the women who work at Brindley Engineering. I am a part-time engineer in training and a full-time student. I am very proud to say that I am “acing” both roles as a student and as an engineer. Being part of Brindley Engineering as an...
Q&A with Process Engineer Courteney Fabbri: What is it like to work at Brindley Engineering — a Great Place to Work® certified company? In November 2021, Brindley Engineering (BE) was proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for 2021-2022. What an...
A Midwest refinery requested Brindley Engineering’s (BE) services for the design and quality oversight of an elevated reinforced concrete slab located within a live refinery unit. Brindley provided a condition assessment of the floor, engineered and designed a new...
Q&A With Brindley Engineering’s Talent Acquisition Manager, Mark Manalad We sat down with Mark Manalad, Brindley Engineering’s Talent Acquisition Manager, to learn about current market trends and how to navigate a job search for engineering jobs in Chicago....
How to land a job - creating a strong resume is an essential first step. A resume shows a future employer what you have done in the past – from school highlights, to internships and passion projects. It’s a chance to highlight your skills and training, work...
Women in Engineering: A One Year Retrospective About a year ago Alesia T., Associate Mechanical Engineer at Brindley Engineering wrote an article about Being a Woman in a Male Dominated Industry. We’ve had many questions and comments on her article, so we recently...