From a childhood playing with Legos to high school drafting classes, James Majors has always been hooked on the design process. Now, as an electrical engineer, his passion is making the world a better place by helping clients turn their projects into reality.
James has experience on both aviation and federal projects, and in digital delivery. He has served as an electrical designer and program design lead for several nationwide airline rollout programs. He also works in communications system design on aviation and federal projects and holds the Registered Communications Distribution Designer credential. Within the digital delivery space, James works to empower team members and ignite innovation across multiple technologies. He is an active supporter of STEM education as a member of the University of Central Missouri CADD advisory board.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
I have a twin sister. I'm older!
What’s the coolest part of your job?
The coolest part of my job is the people I meet and get to work with daily. On any given day I talk to people all over the U.S. It’s also been great to watch colleagues grow in their careers and see their achievements.
What excites you most when you look at the future of infrastructure?
That's easy: the technology. We live in an age where new technology is showing up every day, whether it’s laser scanning, virtual reality or cloud-based tools. They all serve a very important role and that’s to bring us closer to our clients and projects.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Explore as much as possible; there are always new possibilities just over the horizon.
If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be?
I would love to be great at playing a guitar. Can you imagine how good my presentations would be if I could start with a melody?