In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, we’re highlighting Emily Casterline, Field Sales Engineer in the Rockies. Emily brings a blend of analytical skills and field experience to her work, and her story reflects the evolving work of engineering in our industry and the importance of women in these roles.
What Emily enjoys most about engineering is that every day looks a little different. She likes digging into data, figuring out what the numbers are really saying, and turning that into a clear story. It’s a balance between what the data is showing and what is happening in the field. For her, the best part is seeing an idea move from a spreadsheet or model into something a customer uses in real operations.
“Working in the Bakken, an area I know and grew up in, makes it more exciting for me. I have been able to see the impact this industry has had on local communities firsthand, so being part of that in my own career makes the work feel more personal.”
Emily’s perspective on engineering was shaped during her college internships on frac sites and drilling rigs. Those experiences taught her quickly that real-world operations aren’t as predictable as they seem in class.
“Engineering is not just about calculations. It also takes communication, adaptability, and being humble enough to keep learning from the people around you.”
Emily’s problem-solving mindset doesn’t stop when she leaves work. As a mom of a 6-year-old and a 2.5-year-old, she uses the same approach at home, taking something that feels big and breaking it into smaller, manageable steps. Plus, her kids love building Legos, so her engineering background comes in handy there too.
Emily hopes to influence future women in engineering by being visible, approachable, and honest about what this career can look like. She wants young women to know they don’t have to fit a certain mold to succeed. Hard work, curiosity, and the willingness to speak up matter more.
“The more women we have in engineering roles, the easier it is for the next generation to see that and think, ‘I can do that too.'”