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Tyler

Structural Engineer

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2017

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Learning new ideas and ways to design items. Also working with amazing people.

What’s one professional skill you’re currently working on?
The main professional skill I could say I’m working on is better communication. Mainly to break out of my introverted tendencies.

Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Early bird

What’s your ideal way to spend your weekend?
Morning trail runs followed by playing with the dog, board games or watching sports (basketball, baseball, football).

Brooke

Mechanical Engineer-in-Training

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2024

What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career so far?
I think the most valuable lesson I’ve learned in my career so far is the importance of adapting and continuous learning. Having the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends is crucial for long-term success.

While I’ve only been out of school for a short period of time, I have already learned so much and I know that growth and learning will only progress as I continue my career.

What’s one industry trend you’re keeping your eye on?
One industry trend I’m keeping an eye on is sustainable engineering. As the world moves towards “going green,” there have been numerous design practices that have begun to reshape the industry. I think it provides an opportunity for innovative solutions and I’m excited to see how it continues to advance.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies that might surprise us?
I don’t really have any cool hidden talents, but a few of my hobbies include pickleball, golfing, building legos, and hanging out with family and friends.

If you were a character in a movie or tv show, who would you be and why?
If I was a character in a movie or TV show, I would probably be any one of the Avengers just to experience for a day what it would be like to have powers and go on a crazy adventure to save the world.

Greg

Senior Electrical Designer

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2015

What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I received was from my father who explained to me that if you are perseverant, work diligently and efficiently you will do well in life. He also said don’t ever be afraid to ask questions, that is how you learn and gather information you need.

What’s your favorite part of your daily routine?
My favorite part of my daily routine is once I am all set up and rolling along in the morning is to grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat, it totally recharges me and keeps me focused and invigorated usually for the rest of the day.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them?
Albert Einstein strikes me as being a very intriguing historical figure, although I probably wouldn’t be able to relate to that genius brain and strike up a normal conversation over dinner, but if I could ask him what he thinks about AI and where does he see AI taking us, that could be interesting.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know?
Most people probably don’t know that I used to be a very avid runner in my late 30’s and early 40’s. I completed 29 marathons, including (2) Boston marathons. The Twin Cities marathon was always my favorite, though, because of the massive local support the runners get along the course, and the beautiful fall scenery along the way was a plus.

Alexandra

Associate | Director of Marketing + Business Development

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2018

What’s a typical day for you at work?
There is none and that is why I like it!

Why engineering?
I have spent nearly my entire career working in the AEC industry. In fact, my entire family has worked in the industry at one time or another, primarily in construction. I enjoy learning about potential projects and watching them come to life.

What was your first job?
At 15, I was hired as a Pantry Girl at the White Bear Yacht Club. Basically, I was an assistant to the wait staff.

What are some of your favorite travel destinations and where do you want to go next?
Some of my top vacations have been to Iceland, Ireland, England, France, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, New York and Alaska. My next trip will be South Carolina.

Adam

Senior Associate | Structural Engineer

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2013

What’s a typical day for you at work?
Structural design of a variety of projects including senior living, multifamily housing, ice arenas/rinks, etc. as well as schematic design of new and prospective projects. I also spend a lot of time mentoring team members, performing document and shop drawings reviews, responding to RFIs and attending project meetings.

What led you to this career?
My interest in the design and building industry began as a child watching my father work in the construction industry and continued as I worked part-time for a general contractor throughout high school and college. I went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a hockey player when I grew up.

What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
Spending time with my kids (and golfing, of course).

Ashley

Mechanical Engineer-in-Training

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2022

What are you currently excited about in your job?
I am excited and nervous to take my Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam.

What led you to this career?
My dad is also a mechanical and electrical engineer working in the construction industry. My full name is Ashley Rae. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) sets standards used by mechanical engineers such as myself. My dad claims that I was not named after ASHRAE, but my grandmother Rae Jean.

What would be your personal motto?
“What would you do if you know you could not fail?” – Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky, Hockey Hall of Famer

“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Yoda, Star Wars Jedi Master

What’s the top destination on your must-visit list?
My younger brother, Michael, is currently stationed in Germany. I plan on visiting him next year during Oktoberfest.

Alex

Electrical BIM Manager

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2007

What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?
Attention to detail, patience and enjoying the drafting process and CAD modeling.

What led you to this career?
Always had an interest in architecture and the process of creating structures from the drafting table to final construction.

Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
It’s so long ago I can’t remember.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Sleeping in

Sagar

Refrigeration Engineer Graduate

Nelson-Rudie experience
Since 2022

What led you to this career?
I’ve honestly changed many majors in community college and worked numerous part-time jobs but in the end decided to stick with mechanical engineering when I transferred to University as it combined my curiosity and passion for both Physics and Math.

I love learning new things and believe that’s been the biggest drive for my career. Knowing that what I get to do everyday also helps society is also great feeling.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Being able to make a difference in the world by making effective and efficient engineering decisions while working with amazing professional peers and constantly learning from them.

But also all of the puns I get to make about keeping things cool as a refrigeration engineer.

What would be your personal motto?
Leave the world a better place than I found it.

What’s the top destination on your must-visit list?
Ever since I was a kid I’ve loved everything about cars and so my top destination for now on the long list of must-visit is the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany.