As infrastructure projects become more power-dense, digitally driven, and sustainabilityfocused, the engineering decisions made during design and construction are increasingly critical to long-term asset performance. In this fireside chat, Roy Samuels explores how engineering leadership influences project outcomes well before operations begin. Drawing on experience delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure across multiple markets, the conversation will focus on the intersection of engineering design, constructability, sustainability, and reliability. Topics include managing multidisciplinary engineering coordination, balancing performance with buildability, and embedding resilience into projects from the earliest stages.