From Construction to Renewables with Sam Dogini

Have you ever wondered if skills and experience gained in the construction industry can be used elsewhere? 

What about a career in the renewable energy industry? 

One of the biggest advantages of the construction industry is the wealth of transferrable skills and experience into the renewable energy sector. The ethos of safety and strict processes, technical knowledge, and set career development paths mean contractors can often find opportunities where it might not have been obvious - leading to an exciting and rewarding career at the forefront of the energy transition. 

But what construction skills are transferrable to renewable energy? And how can you get into the offshore wind industry, with a background in construction? 

In this episode of Engineering Pro, we speak to Sam Dogini, a Construction Lead contractor with NES Fircroft who has done just that. 

After completing a major transport construction project in New York, Sam moved into the Offshore Wind industry, where he's currently working on a major US offshore wind project. 

Join us as we discuss Sam's journey, what inspired him to pursue offshore wind, the advantages, challenges and rewards of his journey.