Day December 15, 2025

Supporting engineers in their professional development has always been central to the strength of the industry. The IET’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Advisor role exists for exactly that reason — helping engineers progress, reflect, and uphold the standards expected of…

September always brings a shift in pace. Workloads pick back up, student engineers return to study, and many of us move from the slower rhythm of summer into something more structured and demanding. For engineers — whether on site, in…

At the heart of the engineering community are volunteers who quietly dedicate their time, skills and experience to supporting others. One of them is David Parr — a long-standing contributor whose journey shows just how far volunteering can take you,…

Across Europe, few engineering endeavours match the ambition and complexity of the Grand Paris Express. With over 200 kilometres of new rail lines, 68 stations and an investment exceeding 40 billion Euros, the project represents one of the continent’s most…

On 15 October 1936, the Hoover Dam entered a new chapter—not as a completed concrete structure, but as a working power station delivering renewable energy across the American Southwest. The activation of its hydroelectric generators transformed an ambitious civil engineering…

Every year, the Young Woman Engineer of the Year (YWE) awards celebrate engineers who are not only excelling technically but reshaping the culture of engineering across the UK. The 2025 finalists bring together civil, space, software, asset management and infrastructure…

When people talk about building a career in engineering, they often describe the influence of mentors, the value of education, or the importance of professional networks. But for many—especially those navigating new countries, raising families, or overcoming financial barriers—the real…

For many engineers, a career is built one project at a time—through lived experience, trial and error, support from colleagues, and the gradual building of confidence. But behind every competent professional is another, quieter force: the people who guide them.…

The engineering profession is changing at a pace few could have predicted even a decade ago. Automation, energy transition, digital transformation and new ways of working are reshaping the expectations placed on modern engineers. While technical competence will always remain…

If you’ve ever travelled between Edinburgh and Fife, you’ll know that crossing the Firth of Forth is more than a commute — it’s an encounter with one of the UK’s most significant engineering achievements. When the Forth Road Bridge opened…