By Brooke DellaRocco, News Editor
Paul L. Daniele, the New York City area manager of Arcadis, a global engineering company, will be attending Manhattan College this Thursday, Feb. 22, to speak about emotional intelligence in the industry, specifically regarding consultancy marketplace. The talk will take place at 11 am in the Higgins Engineering & Science Center.
Daniele is an MC graduate who obtained his master’s degree in engineering and later went on to intern and ultimately work for Arcadis full-time.
According to the company’s LinkedIn profile, “Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, digital and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 architects, data analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life.”
With a passion for emotional intelligence and the concept of human interaction, Daniele expresses consultancy as a skill that needs to be talked about more.
“We have to remember to have that conversation,” Daniele said. “That’s what consultancy is. It’s important. AI is a good tool. But artificial intelligence does not replace emotional intelligence.”
Daniele was also honored last month on the Marquis Who’s Who list, which recognizes top leading executives in the field of environmental engineering.
One of Daniele’s most prominent achievements is his installation of pump stations that allow for almost 240 million gallons of water to be sent to New York City.
This is helpful for future environmental challenges as it ensures unlimited fresh water for the population. Daniele received the Diamond Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies in 2018 for his work on this project.
According to the Marquis Who’s Who website, “He [Daniele] recently gave a talk at a global event held at the Woolworth Building in New York, where he addressed leaders from different countries, including the UK, Brazil, and China. During his 10-minute presentation, he spoke passionately and from the heart on the importance of empathy and empowerment. He motivated the audience to take risks, be bold, share ideas, and push themselves to new heights.”
With 23 years of experience in consultant engineering, it is clear why Manhattan College’s chapter of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) chose to organize this event with Daniele at the forefront to expose students to important figures in the industry.
“I think it’s very important to understand the way students can approach the workforce,” Daniele said. “Keeping these basic principles in mind in the workforce, to help you develop your career. It’s all about the discussion and interaction; being proactive, talking to clients, reading between the lines.”
When Daniele was a child, he noticed his passion for engineering started to take shape when he would play with legos. Now as a working adult, Daniele collaborates often in tandem with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, in order to foster the relationship between environmental restoration and future engineering goals.
“In accounting for his success, Mr. Daniele credits his high degree of emotional intelligence, which has allowed him to navigate difficult situations with ease, while inspiring those around him to achieve their full potential,” the Marquis Who’s Who website reads. “He is passionate about helping others grow, perform, and succeed, and he consistently takes the initiative to create opportunities for their personal and professional development.”