Evan Hoy, EIT, BASc, Project Engineer
Can you tell us a little about your journey in engineering and what inspired you to pursue this field?
From a young age, I was naturally drawn to logic and problem-solving, often spending hours building with Legos and admiring the infrastructure that shapes our daily lives. My fascination with transportation, architecture, and the systems that keep cities moving initially led me to pursue mechanical engineering with hopes of working in aerospace in all its glamour. However, I soon realized in second year of university that civil engineering offered a more tangible and fulfilling way to improve everyday life, directly impacting the communities around me. While university was the most challenging part of my journey, my passion for creating better, more sustainable, and navigable spaces kept me motivated. Now, as a transportation engineer, my goal is to contribute to projects that enhance how people experience and interact with their surroundings, making cities more enjoyable and efficient places to live.
What do you love the most about working for Binnie?
One of the things I love most about Binnie is the people I get to work with. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by experienced and supportive mentors who are eager to share their knowledge and provide opportunities for growth. There’s something incredibly rewarding about contributing to large capital projects, knowing that the work I do today will eventually take shape in the real world. One of the first projects I worked on was a full intersection design. This was especially exciting as I’ve been involved in the design from concept and will hopefully bring it all the way to completion. Seeing my designs transition from an idea to something tangible is both motivating and fulfilling. This experience has reinforced my passion for transportation engineering and is just the beginning of what I hope will be a long and impactful career in building more accessible, well-connected communities.
What is one piece of advice you would share with someone who is interested in pursuing engineering as a career?
If I could give one piece of advice to someone considering a career in engineering, it would be to be adaptable. One of the most valuable lessons I learned in university wasn’t thermodynamics or differential calculus, but rather the ability to navigate and solve any problem with the resources available at hand. Engineering isn’t just about your technical know-how, but also about thinking critically, being resourceful, and finding solutions even when the answer isn’t obvious. Beyond problem-solving, I’ve found it’s also important to recognize the human aspect of the profession. At the end of the day, we provide a service, whether to a client, a community, or the public. Building solid relationships and understanding people’s needs are just as important as crunching the numbers and drawing the lines.