🎧 Show Notes: Episode with Rob Dolci – What Engineering Careers Really Look Like

In this episode, I sat down with Rob Dolci, Head of Operations, Maintenance, and Improvement at Enel, to talk about what it's actually like building a career in engineering and energy. If you're a student, graduate, or professional thinking about where your skills can take you—or how to make your next move—this episode has plenty of real talk and practical takeaways.

Rob shares how moving between industries like automotive, agriculture, and renewables isn't as different as you'd think—and why troubleshooting and asking "why" is more powerful than any job title.

Whether you're just starting out or shifting gears mid-career, Rob’s perspective matters because it gives you permission to see your skills as transferable, your failures as useful, and your choices as your own.

🛠️ 3 Key Takeaways:

🔍 Skills are portable – If you understand how systems work and can troubleshoot problems, you can apply your knowledge across industries, from EVs to agriculture to renewables.

🧠 Jump into messy problems – Don't avoid tough projects. Seek out the ones others can’t solve. That’s where the learning (and career growth) happens.

🌍 Think long-term about life, not just work – Changing countries and companies is exciting, but Rob reminds us to weigh personal costs and long-term responsibilities too—especially around family and health.

💡 3 Actionable Takeaways:

🗣️ Ask better questions at interviews – Focus less on titles and more on the problems you’ll be solving. Ask: “What’s the key challenge I’d be helping with?”

✍️ Keep a curiosity journal – Every time you face a new system or process, write down what you don’t understand—and dig until you do.

💼 Try the other side – If you’ve only ever worked in large companies, consider starting something small—even if it fails. It builds entrepreneurial thinking and sharper problem-solving.