Sarah Vandergeest, P.Eng.

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Intermediate Bridge Engineer at CBCL Limited

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Sarah Vandergeest is an Intermediate Bridge Engineer at CBCL Limited with over eight years of experience in structural engineering. A licensed Professional Engineer, she manages projects from proposal and inspection through to construction, specializing in the rehabilitation of bridges and culverts. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering Science from Western University.

Outside of work, Sarah is passionate about fiber arts and explores the intersection of crafts and science. She is interested in how engineering principles, like tension modeling, can be applied to knitted fabrics. She also enjoys observing unique bridges and structures during her travels, such as on a trip to the Netherlands.

She attended her first Transportation Association of Canada Conference where she took a technical tour of the 124-year-old Alexandria Bridge.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Upfront

ROI Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Bridge Engineering
Her experience covers the entire project lifecycle, from OSIM inspections and design to contract administration during construction for bridge and culvert rehabilitation.
Fiber Arts
She has a personal interest in fiber arts and knitting, and is intrigued by the application of engineering theories to model tension in knitted fabrics.
Project Management
Leads projects by creating proposals, coordinating with sub-consultants, preparing budgets, and managing resources for on-site inspections and report preparation.

Media Appearances

Sarah has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023 - 6-2025
Intermediate Bridge Engineer at CBCL Limited
9-2014 - 4-2023
Structural Designer / Inspector at HP Engineering Inc
Work Study Student at Western University
5-2013 - 8-2013
Summer Student at Jp2g Consultants Inc.

Education

2009 - 2014
Bachelor of Engineering Science from Western University
Education details unavailable from Fellowes High School

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Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sarah

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Sarah

Personality Compatibility


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