PE Water Resources vs. PE Environmental Exam: what’s the difference? Even better, if you work in any of these two fields…which one do you take if they overlap quite a bit? 🤔 You’ve probably asked yourself those same questions, and this week’s guest, Matt Fanghella, has the answers to both! 💪 Matt is a PE and CFM (and one of our CEA Team members too!) with lots of experience in both worlds, both regarding his career and his journey to licensure. As someone who worked in Environmental early on in his career, and then transitioned to Water Resources, he found himself in the spot you’re in right now. In this episode, he dives into his process for spotting the (small) differences between the two exams, how he decided which one to take so you know how you can do it for yourself… …all the way to brand-new CEA resources he’s working on to help you tackle the Environmental FE and PE exams if you’re going that route. ✅ 🏗️ Smash that play button and get all your questions answered about these two exams once and for all! ⏯️ TUNE IN TO LEARN: Why are There 2 Separate PE Exams About Water Resources and Environmental? The Gap in the Engineering Industry That the 2 Exams Were Created to Fill How to Choose Between the Civil: Water Resources or Environmental PE Exam Matt's Experience in the Both the Environmental and Water Resources Arenas How He Decided Between the Water Resources and Environmental PE Exams Our Brand-New PE Environmental Practice Exam for You The FE Environmental Exam Teaser on CEA's (Future) Environmental PE Review Course Why You'll Want to Go Down the Environmental Career Path 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible Built Bar ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam CFM® Review Course What’s a TMDL? Introducing the CFM® Review Course Matt’s PE Exam Journey NCEES PE and FE Environmental Handbooks PE Update Page 📧 CONNECT WITH MATT: [email protected] 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Did you know one of the most difficult topics in the Water Resources PE Exam is not related to Water Resources?! 😯 That’s what our guest on this episode, Kim Truong, found to be true firsthand after taking and passing this thing herself. Kim is an Environmental Scientist turned Civil Engineer who’s been working for the US Air Force in Japan. In this episode, she dives into the tactics and resources she used to study for this exam, as well as her experience with the exam itself inside the exam room…and that most challenging topic I mentioned before. If you're taking the PE Water Resources Exam soon or have plans to do so, then this episode spills the beans on everything she did right to get it done on her first try so you can, too.😉 Go check it out! 🎧 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The Overlooked Topic That's Heavily Tested on the Water Resources PE Exam Is Theory Tested in the April 2024 Format as Much as in the Past...or Even More? Her Top-Notch Strategy to Taking Practice Exams That You Should Copy Her Top Piece of Advice to Pass the PE (Hint: It's not Related to Studying) Why She Went With a Course Instead of Doing It Alone…And Why You Should Too! The Biggest Thing That Made Her Choose Civil Engineering Academy What She Enjoyed About Civil Engineering Academy's PE Course After She Got In Why the April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam Specs was a Really Good Thing Her Experience Taking One of the NCEES Exams in Another Country The Hardest Part of Preparing for the PE Exam How the PE Review Course Gave Her Structure and Organization What She Thought of the PE CBT Exam Simulator Her 2 Tips to Build a PE Exam Study Schedule Should You Switch to Another Civil PE Exam After a Fail? 2 Reasons Why She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy's PE Review Course 🤝 OURS PARTNERS: Built Bar Namecheap ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Civil Engineering Academy’s PE Review Courses PE CBT Exam Simulator The April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam Should You Change Your Civil PE Exam? The Best PE Exam Switches You Can Try Boston University University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 📧 CONNECT WITH KIM: LinkedIn 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

“Artificial Intelligence” gets all the buzz today. 🤖 Lots of things it could be used for, and lots of options out there. The problem? 🤔 According to Dr. Sam Zolfagharian, most AEC leaders try to implement it the wrong way! 🚨 Dr. Sam is the co-founder and president of YegaTech, an AI consulting firm focusing on helping AEC firms and executives plan and execute their AI strategy to scale their business. After years of experience as a Structural Engineer herself, she saw firsthand all the tasks that could be sped up with the help of technology…and how little AEC leaders understand what’s really at their disposal when it comes to AI. 🤯 (In case you’re wondering, it’s not simply looking at what AI tools are out there and picking a few to “give it a try.) In this episode, Dr. Sam dives into how AI will shape the future of work in the AEC industry for companies, how future AEC professionals (civil engineers included!) will need to adapt…all the way to YegaTech’s AI Innovation Framework for firms to scale with the help of AI. This framework is now already being used to develop AI strategies and AI governance across multiple AEC companies, and Dr. Sam teaches it in this very episode. Go check it out! 🎧 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Incorporating AI into Their Companies What Leaders Should (Really) Look at When Thinking of AI for Their Firms The Future of Human Work in an AI-Driven World How AI is Being Implemented in the AEC Industry Today Where Can AI Be Implemented...That No One is Talking About? How AI Tools and Techniques Can Scale Industry-Standard Procedures How AI Will Streamline a Tedious Task in Structural Engineering Will AI Take Away People's Jobs...Only? (Hint: It's not what you think!) A Big Concern with Using AI at Work...for the Company and Employees The Biggest Risk of Relying on AI in the Workplace What Companies Need to Do to Minimize the AI Risks for the Company What Will Change for AEC Professionals in the Future Due to AI What Will Change for AEC Firms in the Future Due to AI A Brand-New Department for AEC Companies Due to AI What All This AI Talk Means to Future Civil Engineers Like You! ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: YegaTech’s Presentation on AI in the AEC Industry 5-Step Guide to Prepare for the AI-Driven Economy Georgia Tech Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) 📧 CONNECT WITH DR. SAM: LinkedIn YegaTech 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

🚨 This PE Exam prep timeline defies EVERYTHING you’ve seen so far! 🚨 We always mention that 3 months is the minimum, but exemptions exist…and Connor Aycock did it in ONE month!  😱  👇 That’s exactly what you read, believe it or not.  After moving to a new state where the rules on when you can take the PE after passing the FE are looser, Connor had his chance. In May 2024, his boss challenged him to take it immediately. After realizing the timing was perfect and that the best window for him to take the test was June 2024, he went for it. 💪 He condensed his exam prep into a jaw-dropping four-week schedule (Whats?! 😨), blocked off his study time, and gathered the on-demand resources he needed to bust through the material. After 4 and half weeks, he took it…and passed it! ✅ 👷 In this episode, he dives into this (unbelievable) journey, hits on all the things he did to make it possible, talks about what the exam was like and the most challenging parts of it… …all the way to the ONE THING he would’ve done differently that you can learn from him and do it right in your own exam prep. If you’re preparing for this exam as well, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 TUNE IN TO LEARN: His (Unbelievable) Deadline to Take (and Pass!) the Civil PE Exam How He Structured His Entire PE Exam Prep Into 4 1/2 Weeks His One-Line Piece of Advice for Your Own PE Exam Prep The ONE Thing He Would've Done Differently in His Exam Prep What Caught Him Off Guard During the Exam The Biggest Challenge While Taking the Exam That Really Messes up With You The Best Skill You Learn Going Through the PE Exam His Two-Step Approach to Tackling Theory Questions…Plus How Many He Got His Experience With AIT Questions on the Exam 2 Tips for You to Find Time to Prepare for Your Exam (Believe it, You Have Time!) What He Enjoyed the Most About The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Namecheap ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Civil PE Starter Toolkit The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courses Test Prep Insight’s Best PE Review Courses University of Alabama 📧 CONNECT WITH CONNOR: LinkedIn Alta Southwest 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

🚨 Here’s another case that will blow your mind 👉 Imagine taking the Civil PE Exam 7 (seven!) times, each time with a different exam format…and all this without a civil engineering degree! 🤯 That’s exactly what today’s guest, Justin Krishart, PE, did! 😲 Justin graduated from Penn State with a degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structures. Needless to say, he knew very little about what’s covered in the PE Exam, except for Structural topics. After failing both the paper-based and CBT PE exam in the old breadth-and-depth format six times, the April 2024 changes turned on the light at the end of the tunnel. 💡 This episode is an awesome story of perseverance with a big lesson every test-taker needs to hear — which is what kept him going when most people would’ve given up. 👷 💸 If you’ve found yourself failing this thing multiple times already, you need to listen to his journey! How he managed to stay in the game even after feeling devastated by the past failures. What he found to be the most challenging part. How he prepared for this as if it were his second, part-time job. All the way to the resources he used that you can use too. 😉 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Does an Architectural Engineering Degree Cover What's on the Civil PE? Passing the FE Exam Two Weeks After Graduation What He's Doing Today That Motivated Him to Get The PE How a Tricky Requirement in Pennsylvania Delayed His PE Exam His First 3 Attempts at the Old, Pencil-and-Paper PE Exam His 4th and 5th Attempt at the CBT PE Exam in 2022 Prepping With a Prep Course for His 6th Try in 2023 His Final Attempt at the New, Depth-Specific PE Exam in 2024 4 Professional Benefits That Kept Him Going After Several Failed Attempts A BIG Personal Reason Why He Didn't Give Up (And Why You Shouldn’t Either) How Many Practice Exams He Needed to Take What His Study Hours Looked Like Over The Week With Work and Life How Many Months Did He Prepare for? The Single Most Challenging Part of the PE Exam Three Kinds of Alternative-Item Type Questions He Got Asked What He Enjoyed the Most About the Ultimate Civil PE Review Course ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courses PE CBT Exam Simulator Pennsylvania (Penn) State University Penn State's Architectural Engineering Department Pennsylvania Engineering Licensing Board 📧 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN: LinkedIn 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Do you know what Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are? Connected Autonomous Vehicles? 🤔 Then this interview with one of the industry’s traiblazers, Dr. Said El Said, PE, PhD is a must! Dr. Said is a Transportation Systems Program Manager at Neel-Schaffer, applying technology to transform our transportation infrastructure and optimize our day-to-day use of it. In this episode, he talks about what he learned from his many years of experience in the tech side of the Transportation industry…and what's changing for it in the near future because of it. From reaching full autonomy with connected autonomous vehicles that communicate with each other and the road, to the use of non-engineering disciplines in the design of transportation projects…all the way to the biggest challenge to get into the field. The tech-powered future opportunities in the Transportation arena are endless, for sure. Many things you could do and work on, instead of being pigeon-holed to one thing. So, if you’re starting out and considering a career in Transportation, or already working in the field, you’ll want to listen to this one. 😉 TUNE IN TO LEARN: What He Does as a Transportation Engineer Today at Neel-Schaffer What are Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)? How ITS Will Shape the Future of Transportation...for the Better! Another BIG Thing Changing in the Transportation Industry Right Now How to Reach Full Vehicle Autonomy: Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) How Elon Musk's Boring Company Complement CAVs The Biggest Challenge to Get into the Intelligent Transportation Field How He Grew a Transportation Tech Department at TDoT Private vs. Public Sector: How Do They Differ? The 2 Career Paths Where a PhD Gives You an Edge His Experience in Academia (Plus How to Know If It's for You, Too) His Favorite Aspect of Engineering so Far What You Need to (Really) Become an "Engineer" 2 Career Tips for Future Transportation Engineers 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Built Bar ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Neel-Schaffer Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDoT) Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Benha Higher Institute of Technology University of Memphis University of Tennessee, Knoxville Vanderbilt University 📧 CONNECT WITH Dr. SAID: LinkedIn [email protected] 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

What would you do after failing the PE Exam five times?! 😧 And worse, with each and every attempt being a different exam format? From paper-based to CBT…all the way to the new specs?! 😱 That’s exactly Tucker Stafford’s journey of resilience to get over the PE exam! 🥵 He got started way back in 2020 (when the exam was still paper-based!) and finally cleared the bar in April 2024. ✅ He took all the exam formats ever since, sticking with the Transportation exam every time.  His story is the ultimate inspiration for any repeat taker out there, going above and beyond where most people would have simply folded and given up.  If you’re struggling with this exam and have already failed it a few times before, you need to listen to this episode. Tucker's hard-earned tips and advice will give you the motivation you need to keep pushing forward and get this done and over with as well, no matter how many times you take it. 💪 TUNE IN TO LEARN: His Experience Having His Exam Canceled in April 2020 A Mistake He Made in His First Attempt in October 2020 That Most People Make His Second Attempt With His First Review Course in April 2021 His Third And Fourth Attempts at the PE Still as a Paper-Based Exam in 2022 His Struggles With His Fifth Attempt With the PE as a CBT Exam in April 2023 His Final Attempt in April 2024 With the New Depth-Focused Specifications Should You Immediately Sign Up Again for the Exam After a Fail? Is It Better to Stick With the Same Exam After Failing...Or Switch Exams? The 2 Rules of Thumb to Choosing Your PE Exam 2 Topics About Which He Got the Exact Same Questions on All 6 Attempts! Two Transportation Topics That Came up During the Exam as AIT Type Questions How to Use the NCEES Diagnostics Right After a Fail The Only Two Prep Materials You Need, Even if You Don't Get Anything Else A Daily Habit Every PE Test-Taker Should Pick Up During Their Prep His No. 1 Piece of Exam Prep Advice...That He Learned the Hard Way 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Should You Switch PE Exams After Multiple Failures? Official NCEES PE Practice Exams PPI’s Transportation Depth Reference Manual Mississippi Engineering Boards Mississippi DOT University of Mississippi Jackson State University Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) AASHTO Green Book Guide for Design of Pavement Structures Roadside Design Guide 📧 CONNECT WITH TUCKER: LinkedIn [email protected] 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Is the shortage of civil engineers only a lack of interest in the field by people, or have companies just been offering…well, too little? 🤔 In today’s episode, we interview Tyler Wiggins, an engineer turned recruiter that grew a small operation of only three people into a team of talented engineers in the solar industry. Tyler dives into the big shortage of civil engineers hurting companies big time today…and the ONLY thing they can do to solve this problem. Here's a hint… 👇 Offering what every other company offers is not gonna cut it. But what should companies do then, exactly? 🤔 Check out this episode to find out lots of ways companies can make their openings much more enticing to attract (and retain!) the civil engineers they desperately need! TUNE IN TO LEARN: The REAL reason why there are more jobs than Civil Engineers to fill them What does it really take for firms to find and attract good engineers? 3 strategies firms can use to attract more candidates that are real, talented ballers An surprisingly simple way companies can make their openings way more enticing A misconception about using a recruiter as a job seeker that you believe is true. A real-life example of how a recruiter can land you a job that pays $175-225k The biggest mistake companies make when working with a recruiter 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible Built Bar ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: CEA Episode #116 (The Decline in Civil Engineering Programs) K2 SystemsCal Poly San Luis Obispo 📧 CONNECT WITH TYLER: LinkedIn Agavos Group 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter FREE CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Are self-driving cars really the future…in a country with a traffic fatality rate that (literally) dwarfs that of other countries in Europe and Asia? 🚗 🤔 In this episode, Byron Tang, a Senior Transportation Engineer for the City of Hayward, shares invaluable insights on the evolving Transportation landscape…and why Transportation engineers will play a crucial role in the years to come! He dives into the BIGGEST challenge engineers will face as the industry juggles new technology and the safety concerns they create, as well as the many specialized certifications every Transportation Engineer should get to be part of the future of the industry. (You’ve seen the bunch of initials after his name, right? 😅) Byron has a unique story of getting into this field and a lot of experience over the years leading up to his Senior job position. And in this episode, he shares it all! 🤯 If you’re in the field already, this episode will give you awesome insights on how to move forward in your Transportation career. If you’re an early-career engineer thinking of going that route, then Byron has some down-to-earth pieces of advice that will hit you hard…but it’s true! TUNE IN TO LEARN: What the Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) license is…and why you’ll want to get it What’s the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) license? What he does today as a Transportation Engineer His 2 secrets to stay up-to-date with the latest Transportation news, trends, and tech The BIGGEST challenge for Transportation Engineers in the (near) future Are self-driving cars a good thing…or too dangerous? How he (unexpectedly) found his path into the Transportation world…from Music! His honest advice for those interested in a career in Transportation 3 things to pay attention to if you’re considering a big pivot in life…like his 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible Built Bar ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB) Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) License Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) License Road Safety Professional (RSP) Certification Institute of Transportation Engineers City of Hayward US Traffic Fatality Rate Data Source 📧 CONNECT WITH BYRON: LinkedIn YouTube Channel Twitter 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter FREE CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Getting the PE does wonders for increasing your income. Period! But if you want to become financially better off, shoving that extra dough into traditional 401ks is..well, not the answer! ❌ In this episode, I chat with Brian Armstrong, a civil Structural Engineer turned real estate investor who’s used his high salary as an engineer to build a passive income machine with real estate! 💸 After 12 years investing in real estate, he realized other engineers (read: you! 🫵) have exactly what it takes to get started in this world as well.  That’s when he launched Progress Capital Group, a company focused on helping engineers make the money they work hard to get…work even harder for them with real estate syndications. 🏘️ If you’re an engineer with an interest in real estate for passive income, in this episode, Brian spills the beans on how to do it right…just like he did. 😉 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Why real estate reigns over traditional investment strategies, like 401ks Tax breaks: the other huge advantage of real estate compared to earned income How he got started in real estate as an engineer…in a way most people don’t What are General Partners in a real estate syndication? Why engineers make perfect real estate investors! Do you need to be an accredited investor to get into real estate syndications? Do accredited investors have benefits non-accredited investors don’t? How is the compensation structured in real estate syndications? What happens to the property you invest in via syndications after the investment period? Two secrets to reduce the risks with real estate to almost zero How much money do you need to get started? How you can use the money in your retirement accounts to get you going in real estate His resources and company to help you do this faster…and better. ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: SE License Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki SEC 506b - Private Placements SEC 506C General solicitation University of California, Davis (UC Davis) 📧 CONNECT WITH BRIAN: LinkedIn [email protected] Progress Capital Group7 Reasons Ebook 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter FREE CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Want to know what the latest FE and PE exam pass rates are? Your chances of passing based on graduation date and years of experience? How many people are taking these exams? 🤔 Then you’ll want to listen to this episode with Mark! In this one, Mark jumps back on the show to dive into the 2023 NCEES Squared Report. This is your update on the current state of professional engineering licensure…directly from the horse’s mouth! 😉 From stats on pass rates to licensure, both in the US and internationally, all the way to trends in the professional journey, this episode spills the beans on what’s currently going on with everything related to getting over these NCEES exams. TUNE IN TO LEARN: An Interesting FE Volume Trend Over the Years Number of Examinees per Exam in the 2022-23 Fiscal Year The Latest Civil FE Exam Pass Rates FE Pass Rate Differences for ABET-Accredited vs Other Schools How Do the Civil FE Pass Rates Compare to That of Other Disciplines? Engineers' Preferred Testing Window in the Year...and Why The Top 10 Universities With More Students Taking the FE Exam The Latest Civil PE Exam Pass Rates The Real Difficulty of the Construction PE Exam Why Your First Try at the PE Exam is Your Best Shot What You Need to Do to Pass, No Matter If it’s Your First or Fifth Try PE Pass Rate Differences for ABET-Accredited vs Other Schools Your Chances of Passing the PE Exam Based on Years of Work Experience Your Chances of Passing the FE Based on When You Graduated The Latest (and Low) SE Exam Pass Rates A Trend in the Structural Engineering Profession...and How to Change It The Average Age of Examinees per Exam The NCEES Program to Help You Get Licensed in Various States The NCEES Records Program to Help You Track Your PDHs How Many Licensed PEs Are Spread Throughout the Country? ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: NCEES 2023 Squared ReportCEA Podcast #51 (Tim Miller) CEA Podcast #114 (Brandon Hasty) CEA Podcast #111 (Highest-Paying Engineering Fields) How to Create a Study Schedule for Your Exam Transportation PE Problems Geotechnical PE Problems Water Resources PE Problems Construction PE Problems Structural PE Problems Civil FE Problems CFM® Problems Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home CFM® Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator CFM® Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Did you know the NCEES can customize the PE exam based on your unique needs? Whether it’s additional testing time, break time, or even changes in the testing environment? 🤔 Nicole Hatfield did just that.  Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, Nicole faced the daunting task of passing the Civil PE Exam — no easy feat for anyone, but especially challenging with her conditions. In this episode, she shares her story of securing reasonable accommodations with the NCEES, allowing her to take the Civil PE Transportation Exam over two days instead of one grueling 8-hour session. She also dives into her experience prepping for and taking the PE Transportation exam. She used super smart study techniques you’ll want to steal, and learned a few lessons you’ll want to listen to so you don’t make the same mistakes. If you have any specific health conditions that require reasonable accommodation or are taking the PE Transportation Exam, this episode is for you! 💪 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How she got reasonable accommodations on the PE Exam because of her autism Who can request ADA accommodations? The step-by-step process to apply for reasonable accommodations How long does it take to get approved for ADA accommodations? How the NCEES broke down her exam into two days Her biggest tip for test-takers with autism or other health conditions The (right) first step you need to take to get into study mode for the PE Her study strategies that went against what everybody told her…but worked! The biggest surprise that caught her off guard on the exam A life-saving tip you cannot neglect if you’re taking the Transportation PE Exam Her super smart approach to taking practice exams you should steal 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: NCEES ADA Accommodations - https://ncees.org/ada-exam-accommodations Global and Regional Autism Spectrum Partnership - https://grasp.org The “New” Civil PE Exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBXNRbqox7Y Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Robert G. Campbell & Associates - https://rgc-a.com Tennessee Tech University - https://www.tntech.edu University of Tennessee, Knoxville - https://www.utk.edu 📧 CONNECT WITH NICOLE: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-gonzalez-hatfield-p-e-75054b307 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module -  https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home CFM® Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator CFM® Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

The civil engineering industry is seeing a big labor shortage of the exact type of engineers companies are desperately looking for. 😲 How do we know? In this episode we interview Brandon McGill, a recruiter specialized in the geotechnical and land development arenas of civil engineering. He jumps back on the show to give us an update on the state of the civil engineering job market today, as well as the trends and opportunities he’s seeing by working with candidates and companies. If you’re considering finding a new opportunity somewhere else, this episode is for you. TUNE IN TO LEARN: The engineering positions companies are desperately trying to fill up...fast A work trend that’s now the industry standard (and companies need to accept) A big shift in leadership positions…and the big problems with it The cons of remote work…and the big pro that keeps it alive PE vs. PMP: Which one do companies prefer? How Brandon found a job for one of his candidates…for $40,000 more! How companies can find top talent in today's labor shortage The biggest advantage of working with a recruiter…and why What causes the most friction in candidate-company negotiations How to craft a resume that makes all the others look like they don’t even exist The best approach to hiring interviews that companies should live by Brandon’s top piece of advice for working with (the right) recruiters The impact of the April 2024 changes to the PE Exam on job hunting 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Civil PE Exam - https://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/civil PMP® Certification - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp The April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBXNRbqox7Y Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home 📧 CONNECT WITH BRANDON: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmcgill The Civil Recruiter - https://thecivilrecruiter.com Email - [email protected] Phone - 208-563-6005 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Civil engineers touch on everything everybody uses every day…literally. But even then, the profession isn’t as famous as others. That’s what Michael Bempah set out to change! After graduating in Chicago, Illinois, he noticed pretty soon that nobody knew what civil engineers do. Especially members of minority groups, who didn’t even see it as a possible career for them. As an African-American himself who had a good job at the Illinois Department of Transportation and then even started his own firm, Pinpoint Precision Engineering, he knew the field doesn’t get as much good rep as it should. In this episode, we dive into the lessons from his book, How to Become a Civil Engineer, on how to spread the word about the profession… …and how practicing civil engineers like you can (and should) help! Check it out! 🎧 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The major problem the civil engineering profession face…and how to solve it How his own beginnings motivated him to write a book on becoming a civil engineer His awesome journey in civil engineering…all the way to starting his own firm! What practicing civil engineers can do to spread awareness about the field The 2 most important aspects in becoming a civil engineer The value of the PE license in the civil engineer’s career What to do if you’re facing hardship and failures in your career The biggest challenge in starting your own engineering firm 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: How to Become a Civil Engineer: Bridging the Gap - https://amzn.to/3XcWiqR Pinpoint Precision Engineering STEM Programs - https://www.pinpointpe.com/community ASCE - https://www.asce.org NSPE - https://www.nspe.org Illinois DOT - https://idot.illinois.gov 📧 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: Michael's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bempah Pinpoint Precision Engineering - http://pinpointpe.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinpointpe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinpointpe Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pinpointpe 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Want to know how to pass the Civil PE Exam in 3 months or less? 🤔 Then this episode with Taylor Austin is for you! Not only did she do exactly that, but in this interview, she answers the most important question: How?! Taylor is an Environmental Engineer who works at WSP doing environmental compliance work and has recently passed the Water Resources PE Exam. After moving to California to work at the San Diego’s office, she had a small window to get the PE exam done before life in the new place started to happen…and off she went! She crafted a 12-week study plan, blocked off her study time…and just started to grind it out. She studied both before and after work. She went to her office on the weekends to study. She rehearsed the routine she would follow on exam day. She even tried to have the same snacks she would have on exam day! 😲 Crazy — or crazy-brilliant? 🤔 This is your opportunity to pick her brain and learn what works in a good exam prep, what doesn’t work, and how she balanced study with a full-time job that requires her to go out on the field quite often. 🎧 TUNE IN TO LEARN: * What made she realize the PE license was the necessary next step * How she used a Master’s and decoupling to take the PE earlier * Her 12-week study plan to crush the PE Exam with a full-time job * How she got her company to support her exam prep…financially * 5 golden exam prep rules for everyone prepping for the PE * What are the AIT-type questions all about? Calculations? Theory? * What you can expect from theory questions on the exam * How she took practice exams like a pro…and you should, too! * The power of podcasts to help your exam prep * Why she went for The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home ASCE San Diego Chapter - https://sections.asce.org/sandiego WSP - https://www.wsp.com 📧 CONNECT WITH TAYLOR: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-austin-36984613a Email - [email protected] 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module -  https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Today’s economy is wild! Is inflation holding you back on the financial roadmap you created for yourself, fueled by your engineering career? 🤔 Ryan Sullivan to the (financial) rescue! 🛟 💵 Ryan is a Mechanical Engineer who always had a passion for personal finance and investing. (He even played one of those stock market games in high school. 😅) In his role leading the engineering department at a plumbing company, he realized many other professionals in the building industry had similar money questions and frustrations, but didn’t have the time and energy to dive into those themselves. That’s when Off the Beaten Path Financial was born! He now crafts personalized financial plans for engineers and other AEC professionals to make sure they’re on the right track to achieve their money goals. Even with the bad economy and wages not keeping up with inflation, you can — and should — still find ways to win financially. And for engineers like us, he has the secrets! 😉 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How he chose engineering for a career...and then realized it wasn't for him The job opportunity that got him started in the business side of things The business lesson he used to grow his engineering department to $1M in 5 years What gave him the idea to start his own financial consulting firm on the side How you get started on your business with zero clients...just like he did 2 biggest financial frustrations engineers face today The secret to taking care of your money the right way...and how an advisor helps! His favorite financial tools engineers should consider using The 2 most common (but totally opposite) approaches to money His views on today's (bad) economy...and what you can do about it His No. 1 money advice to engineers of all ages 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap 📧 CONNECT WITH RYAN: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-sullivan-pe Off The Beaten Path Financial - https://www.obpfinancial.com Ryan's Weekly Newsletter - https://www.obpfinancial.com/the-trail-report Email - [email protected] 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

What is it like to work on big, headline-making projects? You know, the big stadiums, the tallest buildings, the one-of-a-kind structures? 🤔 This interview with Muhammad Abrar has the answers! He’s a Structural  Engineer working at a global firm and designing some cool (and really complex) stuff in Dubai…including what will be the world’s largest project of its kind after completion! 😲 If you’re leaning towards a career as a Structural Engineer, or are already on this path, then you need to listen to this. Here’s why… 👇 He goes deep into what he’s learned over the years from entry-level engineer all the way to Structural Engineer to help you shorten your path to success in the field. 😉 He dives into 5 tips every Structural Engineer should live by, how to approach the complexity of structural designs…and the sensitive topic of how AI will impact you as a Structural Engineer. 😨 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How Prison Break led him to a career in structural engineering The one thing driving structural designs today The future of the Structural Engineer's role with AI His approach to solving complex structural problems 5 success tips for any entry-level (and soon-to-be) Structural Engineer His favorite project so far...and the biggest of its kinds in the world! How's the engineering licensing process in Dubai? Is your PE license valid in Dubai if you want to work there? The power of BIM modeling...and how to use it for more than construction Are soft skills necessary for technical engineers? The impact of networking...plus where (and how) to do it Insider information on the soon-to-be biggest waterpark on the planet! 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Aquarabia Water Park - https://aquarabiaqiddiyacity.com/en Dubai Engineering Qualification System - https://www.dm.gov.ae/municipality-business/dubai-engineering-qualification-system-guide BIM Modeling - https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/aec/bim 📧 CONNECT WITH MUHAMMAD: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-abrar-se 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module -  https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US!Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Ever wondered what it would feel like to start and run your own engineering firm? Have you already considered it, but the downsides keep you from taking the leap? 🤔 Then this episode is for you! 👇 Today, Ramin Parsi shares his entrepreneurial journey as an engineer to build Pro Engineering Consulting with his dad, a MEP firm with more than 60 employees and licensed in more than 33 states now (and counting!).  This episode is a goldmine of ideas and packed with lessons regarding what it really takes to build an engineering business…from a guy who’s in the trenches doing it every day. If you want to learn more about how you could start your own business, and manage it profitably, you’ll want to listen to this one. 😉 TUNE IN TO LEARN: What does MEP stand for? Why civil engineers need to interact with MEP all the time The biggest challenge engineers face when running a firm A "must-get" before you even think about starting your own firm How merging with his dad's business gave them a competitive advantage Balancing the engineering and the business day-to-day tasks 3 tips to run a family business profitably The surprisingly simple trick to drive consistent sales 2 AI tools that turn time-consuming business tasks into nothing 2 lessons that make all the difference...but he learned the hard way The business achievement any owner should be most proud of 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: UpCodes Copilot feature - https://up.codes/features/ai University of Colorado, Boulder - https://www.colorado.edu 📧 CONNECT WITH RAMIN: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramin-parsi-31712530 Pro Engineering Consulting - https://www.proengc.com 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module -  https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 EXAM PREP RESOURCES: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Passing the Civil PE Exam after 20+ years? 😲 That’s a huge feat already. But doing this as a Mechanical Engineer with no civil engineering background whatsoever…that’s a whole nother level! 🤯 In this episode, we interview Joe Ebinger, a mechanical engineer by education who’s been working in the civil engineering industry for 21 years. Because of his job, he decided to go for the Civil PE Exam, which came with one (big) problem: he knew very little about the heavy civil topics we learn in school, like concrete and transportation. 😨 “I never studied to pass the exam. I studied to become a Professional Engineer.” With this mindset, he decided to teach himself the topics in which he lacked. Even though it might’ve taken him a bit longer to study and fully prepare…he made it! His journey is an inspirational story to every PE test-taker. If you’re well into your career, he did it in his late 40s. If you’re a mechanical engineer, he’s living proof you can pivot. Check out our interview with Joe. It’s awesome! TUNE IN TO LEARN: From Mechanical to Truss Engineer in the civil world (Painful) Lessons learned delaying the FE and PE exams What studying for the PE Exam really means and entails from you The most important thing when managing your study time One thing you need to build during your prep so the knowledge comes The test-taking strategy you need to use on exam day Why 70% on the PE Exam is not enough for an Engineer How he found Civil Engineering Academy and why he went with it His approach to studying civil topics he didn’t know a thing about What you should do before taking practice exams The right way to take practice exams Why it’s important to have people on your corner Does he recommend the Civil Engineering Academy? ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Civil PE Structural Exam - https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Civ-Str-April-202441.pdf PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Mercer University - https://www.mercer.edu 📧 CONNECT WITH JOE: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ebinger-b7802468 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module -  https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 EXAM PREP RESOURCES: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam E CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA: Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

1.8 million. That’s how many people in Nicaragua (alone) still don't have access to clean, drinking water. 😲 In this episode, we interview Renata Aleman from Project Schoolhouse, a nonprofit that helps bring clean water and schools to remote areas in Nicaragua. She shares the harsh reality of many others that we tend to overlook, and the many ways people, especially engineers, can get involved to help the cause with their knowledge and experience. Tune in to Learn: What Project Schoolhouse is all about Nicaragua’s harsh reality without clean water How engineers and firms can get involved to help the cause What does the volunteer work look like in Nicaragua Project Schoolhouse's ambitious goal (+ its huge price tag) Her most favorite aspect of working at the organization The second branch of Project Schoolhouse’s mission 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: "A Long Walk" Short Film - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/a-long-walk CEA Episode #149 (Isaac’s Trip with CHOICE Humanitarian) - https://youtu.be/0xs8Qx4M-pE?si=EE6uNkx7ZMfAkvtv 📧 CONNECT WITH PROJECT SCHOOLHOUSE: Volunteer - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/careers-and-volunteer-opportunities Donate - https://projectschoolhouse.org/donate LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-schoolhouse Instagram (@projectschoolhouse) - https://www.instagram.com/projectschoolhouse Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSchoolhouse Newsletter - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/newsletter-signup Contact Page - https://www.projectschoolhouse.org/get-involved Email - [email protected] 📧 CONNECT WITH RENATA: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renataaleman 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 EXAM PREP RESOURCES: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Breadth Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/breadth PE Depth Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA: Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Picture this: You have a good engineering job. You make decent money. Your family is fine. So, why do you feel unsatisfied with your life and career? 🤔 The answer…you’re not being intentional with either of them. In this episode, we interview Jeff Perry, a career coach and the author of The Intentional Engineer book. Based on his own life experiences, he’s been working one-on-one with engineers and tech professionals to help them find and build a career that aligns (keyword there!) with their life visions. Now, he’s put all his frameworks and step-by-step processes to do this into a book. With actionable exercises, the book helps you take a hard look at your life and finally find “career-life fit,” no matter what that looks like to you. 👷 Tune in to Learn: The common themes among engineers who feel unsatisfied with their careers 2 problems with the current view of "work-life balance”... and the right way to look at it A real-life example of being an intentional engineer Why you don’t need a new job with a higher salary to find “career-life fit” How the book is structured to force you to act on it and find the life and work you want The surprisingly simple, top-secret tool to being intentional (+ 2 reasons why it works) What the “zone of genius” is…and how to find yours Why feedback is a gift and how to process the harsh ones — plus why you should 🤝 Our Partners: Audible Builtbar ✅ Resources Mentioned: The Intentional Engineer Book The International Engineer Website The Intentional Engineer LinkedIn Newsletter CEA Podcast Episode #104 (Jeff Perry) 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 📧 Connect With Jeff: LinkedIn Website 🎁 Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courses The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

From Bangladesh to a P.Eng. in Canada to a PE in the US…Samia Bhuiyan has been proving all the stereotypes wrong across the world! 🌎 In this interview, she shares her incredible journey to become a woman Structural Engineer (we know that’s rare but shouldn't!) and pass her PE Exam as a working mom of two kids! 👶 😲 Any women engineers out there with kids? International women engineers coming to the US? Then give this a listen! 😉 Tune in to Learn: Her journey to become a PE from Bangladesh to Canada to the US Coming to the US as an international Structural Engineer Are the requirements to get the PE the same if you already have the P.Eng.? Why she failed the PE 1st time…and what changed everything for her 2nd try 3 surprisingly simple exam prep tips to breeze through the PE Exam How to prove international education and work experience to be able to take the PE Her strategy for taking practice exams….include The Ultimate CBT  Exam Simulator How to handle “Test questions” on the PE the don’t count toward your score How to prepare for theory questions on exam day 3 reasons why she recommends The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course What the PMP certification is and when it may be a good addition to your career Her #1 advice for those preparing for the PE Exam (and it’s not related to studying) 🤝 Our Partners: Namecheap Builtbar ☑️ Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Structural Review Course (Waitlist) PE CBT Exam Simulator PMP® CertificationSE Exam, by NCEES P.Eng Licensure in Canada University of Alberta 📧 Connect With Samia: LinkedIn 🎁 Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Failed the Civil FE Exam once? Twice? Five times? Well, "don't waste a failure." That’s a mantra Ryan Turley adopted to pass this thing on his 5th attempt! 😲 In this episode, Ryan shares his emotional story of perseverance, from hitting rock bottom and doubting if he was “good enough” for engineering to finally becoming an EIT. If you've been struggling with the FE, Ryan's journey speaks directly to you…and he offers invaluable tips to overcome these repeated setbacks. Tune in to Learn: His experience failing the Civil FE Exam 3 times while still in school Reaching rock bottom after failing it the 4th time around His successful 5th attempt (and how to get back on your feet after a failure) 3 top-notch tips for repeat takers to get over this hump The mindset you should have when answering the exams questions What changes should you make in your studying after a failed attempt? His strategy for taking practice exams (and what they help you with) Why is the Civil FE Exam so difficult? Are the FE Exam questions tricky…on purpose? What he enjoyed about The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course What having the EIT initials does for you and your career Why does he recommend The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course? How much prep do you need for the FE, and how decides it? 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible Built Bar ☑️ Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course Civil FE Practice Exams (Vol. 1 & 2) FE CBT Exam Simulator Civil PE Review Course Update FE Civil Exam, by NCEES "Don't Waste a Failure," by Nick Saban Harding University 📧 Connect With Ryan: LinkedIn Instagram 🎁 Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam ⁠ 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Feeling trapped by “traditional” engineering roles? Do you want a way out to a career you truly enjoy? 🤔 Well, meet Stefanie Reichman, PE! In this episode, Stefanie shares her journey from dissatisfaction with both the design and project management aspects of engineering to discovering her dream career at Bluebeam that aligns with her life goals. If you’ve been considering a career pivot, whether within the industry or moving to something totally new, this interview has all the guidelines you need to do it right. 😉 Tune in to Learn: Why she took the FE Exam while in school (Hint: not what you think) Her journey to pass the PE Construction Exam in the pandemic From engineering to tech: Her career pivots to find a job she liked  How her application process went and what she does at Bluebeam today Is the AEC industry good for soon-to-be mothers? Tips and advice if you’re considering making a career change The pros and cons of working in the tech industry as a PE Do you need PDHs even if you don’t use your PE license at work? What she enjoys the most about her work in tech Is working at a tech company as good as it’s advertised? How to start your search for engineering tech jobs the right way Her resources to help you make a career pivot 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible ☑️ Resources Mentioned: Free Career Pivot Checklist Career Pivot Guide Bluebeam FAA's Drone License 📧 Connect With Stefanie: LinkedIn 🎁 Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Taking the PE Construction Exam? Then our interview with Paul Rosowski is for you! He passed one of the most brutal PE civil exams…without a Construction background and specialized in the Renewable Energy field. 😲 In this episode, he dives into his exam prep to help you pass this brutal exam too — plus some tips if you want to go down the Project Management route based on his own experience. 😉 Tune in to Learn: How he got started preparing for the PE Exam How long your exam prep should be His tips for those taking the PE Construction Exam What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course His strategy for taking practice exams A study tip to predict questions that may come your way How many theory and AIT questions can you expect on the PE Exam? How getting his PE helped him move up at work, from Engineer to Project Manager What new professional skills does it take to be a project manager? Why he recommends Civil Engineering Academy to future PE test-takers Tips for those interested in getting into the Renewable Energy Industry ☑️ Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course Westwood Professional Services University of Wisconsin 📧 Connect With Paul: LinkedIn Instagram 🎁 Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Ever got called up to testify in court after a project turned into a legal war? 🤔 Yeah…depositions in Civil Engineering are more common than you think, and you need to be prepared. Today, Mark jumps on to share his firsthand experience with his most recent deposition, plus the key takeaways for both navigating them and safeguarding your career. ⚖️ Tune in to Learn: What are depositions in Civil Engineering projects? The best thing to do when "invited" to testify How do you prepare for a deposition? What it's like to be in a deposition for a project issue What should you do if you give a wrong answer? Why your firm's layer's objection can't save you from giving an answer The right way to avoid legal issues in your career Key principles to successfully navigating a deposition Our Partner: Audible Built Bar OUR Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator (Updated for 2024 Specs) Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Are you a foreign woman civil engineer in the US looking to get your PE? 🤔 Then our latest episode with Pei Huang is for you! She came to the US from China for her Master’s, got her PhD too, and passed her PE exam on the first try — while pregnant and working full-time! 😲 In this episode, she reveals her international journey from Environmental to Water Resources to Transportation…all the way to doing real estate on the side (No, not a typo. 😂) Tune in to Learn: Why she switched from Water Resources to Transportation Engineering Why did she go for her PhD (and should you)? How a PhD eliminates one step on your journey to becoming PE easier Her exam prep strategy to pass the PE on the first try, pregnant and working full-time Why working full-time while prepping for the PE Exam is actually a good thing Challenges and cultural differences she faced being an international woman engineer Advice for women engineers to thrive in the field Her two-word piece of advice for young engineers, both men and women The importance of mentors and the many different ways to find one The BIG lie of “work-life balance”...and what it truly is. Our Partner: Audible Resources Mentioned: Silicon Slopes University of Utah Connect With Pei: LinkedIn Our Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Want to build a career in the drone industry…even as a civil engineer? 🤔 Chances are you already have what you need! In this episode, we interview Erik Bitzko, one of the first to ever fly drones (since the Section 333 days! 😲) who pioneered many of the techniques used in the utility world today. He’s now spreading the word all over the country as the Senior Vice President of Electric Utilities at Firmatek and teaches you how you can get into the industry as well. Tune in to Learn: How drones are being used in the utility industry and in civil engineering projects 3 interesting uses of drone you’ve never heard of before How to stay up to date on drone tech and applications How 3D printers are complement drone usage and application What are the limitations of drones? A day in his life as the Vice President of the drone program The downsides of having working with drones How you can get in the drone arena by accident” — just as Erik did The future of drones: have they “crossed the chasm” already? 🤝 Our Partners: Built BarNamecheap ✅ Resources Mentioned: Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA's Part 107 Drone License) Beginner Drone Texas Memorial Day Floods Firmatek 📧 Connect With Erik: LinkedIn 🎁 Our Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist) FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Calling all Engineers and homeowners out there! 🏠 Today’s interview is with none other than Bob Brown, the foundation repair expert who built, grew, and later sold Arizona Foundation Solutions. Bob’s spent years fixing all types of foundation issues you can imagine, and in this interview, he dives deep into it. From foundation maintenance tips to keep your house safe… all the way to how you as an engineer can carve out a lucrative career in the industry as well. ⛏️ Tune in to Learn: His journey from a real estate development dream to the foundation repair industry How he learned concrete foundations without a civil engineering degree Tools he developed to help engineers in their foundation consulting business One jaw-dropping aspect of the foundation repair industry you didn't know A common foundation issue most people get mixed up all the time Tips for engineers who want to start their own practice...from a guy who did it twice Basic foundation maintenance tips for homeowners to avoid major headaches Do cracks automatically mean foundation issues? How a career in Geotech can be risk-free and lucrative Our Partner: Built Bar Resources Mentioned: Foundation Repair Secrets Book Arizona State University Connect With Bob Brown: LinkedIn Website YouTube Channel Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok OUR FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

From zero to more than 2,000+ projects (and counting). That’s how much mass timber has grown in popularity over the years. 📈 So today, we interview Ricky McLain, a SE who specializes in timber and works at WoodWorks — an organization that provides assistance and continuing education on wood design and construction. If you use mass timber in your projects, this is your chance to pick the brains of one of the experts in the field! 🧠 Tune in to Learn: What mass timber really is (hint: not what you think) The hockey stick-like adoption of mass timber in the US 5 benefits of mass timber that make it irresistible Why mass timber is getting widespread popularity The biggest misconception about mass timber....debunked The downsides of mass timber you should take into account 3 tips for those interested in diving into mass timber What he does today at WoodWorks helping timber projects come to life Our Partner: Audible Resources Mentioned: CEA Episode #204 (Tallwood Shake Table Test) WoodWorks Council Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) IBC 2021NDS 2024The Ascent Building, in Milwaukee University of Maine Connect With Ricky: LinkedIn YouTube Channel Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Did you know you can use your civil engineering knowledge to make an impact in underserved communities…while traveling abroad? 🤔 Today I interviewed Brittany Margritz from Engineers in Action (EIA), who leads the program that builds pedestrian footbridges in these communities. In this episode, she dives into the work that EIA does, how it works, and how you can join them to go abroad to help build things too, from bridges to water facilities to sewers…you name it! 😉 Tune in to Learn: The work Engineers in Action (EIA) does to help underserved communities abroad From bridges to water: the different types of work you can do at EIA How engineering students, practicing professionals, and firms can join EIA The technical and cultural prep that volunteers need before traveling to EIA's projects How EIA gets approval from local officials...and where funding comes from Brittany's role at EIA and her four-year experience working in Eswatini, Africa How she managed to balance work and life living abroad Her best advice for young engineers to build a career (and life) they enjoy Our Partner: Built Bar Resources Mentioned: PE Course Update (Waiting List) CEA Episode #206 (Brenton Kreiger) CEA Episode #149 (Isaac’s Visit to Kenya) Engineers In Action EIA's Matchmaker Program Bridges to Prosperity CHOICE Humanitarian University of Notre Dame University of Iowa University of Colorado Boulder Connect With Brittany: LinkedIn Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam SimulatorP E Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram TwitterLinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

If you’ve failed a few times, you may be considering changing your PE Civil Exam, right? 🤔 That’s what Grant Junghans did to get over this hump once and for all. He failed the Construction exam twice, changed to the Water Resources exam, and then passed it. In this episode, he dives into this journey of switching exams and teaches you all he learned the hard way if you’re thinking of doing the same. 😉 Tune in to Learn: Grant's journey to get his PE license after 3 attempts Why he changed his PE Civil Exam for his third (and last) try 2 things you must do before you go and change your PE Civil Exam His successful exam prep habits you should apply to your own prep How he stayed motivated as a repeat taker How to take practice exams right during your prep for them to actually help you What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course Theory questions in the Water Resources exam...and how to prep for them How many Alternative-Item Type questions can you expect on your exam? 🤝 Our Partners: Audible ☑️ Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course 100 Bonus Theory Questions 📧 Connect With Grant: [email protected] 📚 Our Exam Prep Resources: CEA Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waitlist) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Are you just a few years into your career and thinking about going down the Structural Engineering route? 🤔 Then our latest interview is a must! Colten Johnson is a Structural Engineer who started and now leads his own structural firm. He also runs PE4Free, a platform built to help young engineers thrive in the professional world and pass their exams. Tune in to Learn: How he passed the FE exam under work pressure due to project requirements The challenges of being the Lead Engineer in structural projects  The technical vs leadership sides of engineering: which one should you choose? What needs to change in the Structural Engineering industry today  His strategy to overcome the downsides of the industry's status quo How Structural Engineers can leverage the power of augmented reality How ChatGPt will impact your preparation for your exams His experience starting a firm....and what you should know before you do it Tips for engineers to use LinkedIn right How to know if it's time to shake things up a bit in your career The best way to improve yourself professionally His platform to help young engineers thrive and pass their exams 🤝 Our Partners: Audible ☑️ Resources Mentioned: Flint Engineering Company CEA Episode #187 (Sol Rosenbaum) Sol Rosenbaum’s LinkedIn 📧 Connect With Colten: LinkedIn PE4Free on Spotify PE4Free on Apple Podcasts PE4Free on Google Podcasts 📚 Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waitlist) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator 📱 Connect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Passing the FE Civil Exam 18 years out of school, well into your late 30s, and coming from a non-technical career as a Lutheran Minister? 😱 That’s exactly what Zach Parris just recently did! 👷 In this episode, he dives into this quiet original journey into the field, his FE experience, as well as tips he learned the hard way for anyone taking the FE “later” in life.   Tune in to Learn: His surprising journey from engineering graduate to pastor to roadway engineer What he regrets doing in college regarding the FE Exam What it was like taking the FE Exam 18 years out of school What preparing for the FE exam is really about — and it's not knowledge How much prep time do you need for the FE if you've been out of school for a while? His advice for other experienced engineers to pass the FE exam "later" in their career What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course How his Lutheran Minister skills translates into his engineering work Pros and cons of switching into civil engineering from non-technical work   🤝 Our Partners: AudibleBuilt Bar   ☑️ Resources Mentioned: Our FE Review Course Our PE Course Update Waitlist The FE CBT Exam Simulator Clemson UniversityUniversity of Colorado, Boulder 📚 Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review CoursesFloodplain Manager Review CourseCA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator   📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Our latest episode with Vince Marvin, PE, SE is  a gold mine for everyone interested in a career in Structural Engineering! He answers questions every Structural Engineer has, based on his own journey. How do you learn the ropes out of college? Do you need a master’s degree? Is the PE needed? Should you go for the SE, even with the low pass rates? 🤔 It’s all here! 👷 Tune in to Learn: Grad school vs work experience: which one matters most for Structural Engineers? Do Structural Engineers really need the PE license? The importance of the SE for Structural Engineers Can you take the SE without taking the PE first? What's it like to take the SE Exam...and when should you take it? Why the SE is getting more and more difficult to pass every year The simple (but not easy) way to overcome the SE Exam's low pass rates Tips for recent graduates going into the professional Structural Engineering world How he went from design to leadership roles...and how you can too The biggest challenge and the most rewarding part of being an engineering leader What to do if you want to become a Structural Engineering manager 🤝 Our Partner: Audible ☑️ Resources Mentioned: Our Video on the PE Changes SE Exam ASCE SEI Lake Superior Consulting Case Western Reserve University 📧 Connect With Vince: LinkedIn [email protected] 📚 Our Exam Prep Resources: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Are you a civil engineer planning to go into project management…in New York? 🤔 Then this interview with Mafuzul Mashud, PE, is for you! He started out as a Transportation Engineer in Long Island, got his PE license out of the way, and worked his way up to Project Manager, overseeing big projects from New York’s MTA. 🗽 👷 Tune in to Learn: The 3 biggest challenges of working in New York as a Civil Engineer His all-time favorite project that would probably be your least favorite How's it to switch from fieldwork to behind-the-desk design work? How bad COVID-19 hit New York's traditional work scenario His best advice to pass the PE Civil Exam... that you keep neglecting Do you get an immediate raise or promotion after passing the PE? His path from Transportation Design Engineer to Engineering Project Management How being part of professional organizations helped him get the job he wanted What salary levels can you expect as a civil engineer in NY?  The best skill you should master to go into project management Our Partner: Built Bar Resources Mentioned: Our Video on the PE Changes TYLin Group NYU University Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction and Development (MTA C&D) New York City Housing Authority ASCE NY Metropolitan Section ASCE Met Section Forensic Engineering Group ASCE Met Section Infrastructure Group Connect With Mafuzul: LinkedIn Our Exam Prep Resources: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CFM® Practice Exam CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Can we train computers to “be” Structural Engineers? 🤔 In this episode, I chat with Nick Heim, a Structural Engineer working with parking structures, about the AI tools that can change the field forever. From machine learning teaching computers how to do the engineer’s calcs…all the way to using computer vision to “look for” potential structural issues in images and videos. 😲 Tune in to Learn: What's computer vision and how does it impact the Structural Engineer's work? Will AI put Structural Engineers out of business? Are SEs recognized as much as they should? Why flying drones is the first "tech tool" you need to master...immediately! Why he went for the maintenance and restoration niche of Structural Engineering 4 ways he uses to find parking structure restoration work 2 things young engineers should focus on (+ how to do the second right in today's world) What being part of professional organizations teaches you that school doesn't What is it like to be the president of an ASCE local chapter? The advice those getting started in their career should NOT take Our Partner: Built Bar Resources Mentioned: CEA Episode #216 (Drones in Civil Engineering) AECTECH Podcast, host by Nick Heim Nick Heim’s Articles on EM New Jersey Institute of Technology StructureCare Connect With Nick: LinkedIn Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice ExamConnect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Have you thought of doing the same engineering work you do at your workplace, but for yourself? 🤔 Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Paige Brue about her own journey to start her consulting business! She dives into how her education allowed her to provide the type of services she provides, why having professional credentials is a must (and the easiest way to get them)...all the way to her best tips for aspiring firm owners. 😉 👇 Tune in to Learn: How a devastating flood in her hometown got her interested in Water Resources What led her to start her own engineering business How to know if starting your own engineering practice is really for you? 2 pieces of advice before you (cluelessly) go and start your own firm The number one thing you need to thrive professionally (and it's not only money) What the CFM credential is all about How her PE license and CFM credential are crucial for her independent work The biggest misconception about an engineer's work that we only learn after school What she did that made passing her PE a lot easier...and you should do too Is it difficult to take the PE Exam in a discipline that's not yours? Her experience with CA Seismic and Survey Exams (+ how difficult they are) Her #1 advice for women to succeed in the field...that works wonders for men too. Organizations for Water Resources folks and women engineers to join Our Partner: Built Bar Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Floodplain Manager Review Course The Ultimate CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) California Stormwater Quality Association The 2008 Floods in Indiana Purdue University North Carolina State University School of PE Connect With Paige: LinkedInWebsiteSurf City Hydraulic [email protected] Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice ExamsP E Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Do you know how our AEC industry is doing and what we can expect in the years to come? No?! 🤔 Then this episode is for you! Mark jumps back on to share his recent roundtable discussion with other leaders of AEC companies to discuss their challenges, problems, new technology…all the way to what the future looks like for the industry. Is it positive? Well, give this a listen and you’ll find out! 😉 Tune in to Learn: The biggest challenge in the AEC industry right now...plus 2 factors that can reduce it Positive or negative: What's the outlook for the industry a few years down the road? How the construction industry is still suffering from the impacts of COVID The current state of employment in the industry Why BIM modeling still hasn't been useful despite being talked about all the time What leaders of AEC companies have to say about the use of drones in projects The two sides of the AI implementation in civil engineering Why the design-bid-build model has to be buried (plus a better alternative) Our Store for Civil Engineers: Civil Engineer Gear Resources Mentioned: CEA #219 - Robert Otani on the Use of AI Utah Business Magazine Building, Construction & Design Roundtable Connect With Mark: LinkedIn Our Freebies: The Civil PE Startup Guide The 5 Best FE Resources FREE CFM® Lecture Module Our Exam Prep Resources: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review CourseCA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Do you think you’ve made the wrong decision of going into engineering just because the “common” roles don’t align with the life you want? 🤔 Well, you’re looking at it the wrong way! In this interview with Rebecca Miller, she dives into her non-traditional journey into Structural Engineering and how she intentionally designed a career in the field that matched her life goals instead of getting siloed into pre-existing job positions. Tune in to Learn: Her path into Structural Engineering from an unrelated background to inspire you How her non-traditional background impacted her pursuit of the PE license Why engineers can explore other career paths other than the traditional route The best approach to studying for the PE exam that made her pass it Her thoughts on the pros and cons of the changes coming to the PE in April How she landed a job at a company that matched her life vision The key aspect of finding the job the suits what you want out of life Does working at an engineering tech company pay more? Advice for women engineers to thrive The right way to go about taking the PE Exam to avoid test anxiety and nervousness 2 ways to grasp engineering concepts for the PE Exam you probably never heard of What's behind a really successful career...in one word Our Store for Civil Engineers: Civil Engineer Gear Resources Mentioned: CEA Quick Tip Video: April Changes to the PE Civil Exam CEA #123 - Stephanie Slocum She Engineers, by Stephanie Slocum The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan RISA Tech, Inc RISA-3D Software PLS-CADD Software Buckingham Avenue, Rebecca's Online Shop Amber Freund, RISA CEO Concordia College North Dakota State University University of Minnesota Connect With Rebecca: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Who said you can only do civil engineering as a civil engineer? 🤔 If you think that’s the only way to go, this week’s guest will prove you wrong! Ayo Sokale is a Chartered Engineer in the UK who managed to build a successful career in Water Resources as a woman engineer and also pursue other passions…like becoming a BBC presenter! 😲 In this episode, she dives into the multi-dimensional aspect of people, and how you can leverage it as a civil engineer to build a life that works for you. 😉 Tune in to Learn: What a Chartered Engineer is in the UK...and how it compares to the PE in the US Her experience being left out of the technical things just for being a woman engineer 5 pieces of advice that she learned the hard way to all the women engineers Why engineers can do more than engineering in life How she became a BBC presenter as a civil engineer How she balances work with BBC shows, coaching services, tech company, etc A framework you can use to reach your vision for your future self Her top 2 tips to improve your life, professionally and personally Our Store for Civil Engineers: Civil Engineer Gear Our Partners: Built Bar Resources Mentioned: University of Plymouth Jacobs Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Get Set Galactic Game Show Melissa Hogenboom, BBC Commissioner The Environment Agency UK Connect With Ayo: LinkedIn Website Linktree Instagram - @officialayosokale Instagram - @ayosokalelabour Facebook - @ayosokale Facebook - @storieswithayo Twitter - @ayosokale Twitter - @ayoCaversham TikTok - @officialayosokale Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free NewsletterYouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Who said your PE license is the final act? 🤔 Getting your license and the higher salary that comes with it is a stepping stone for you to achieve something even bigger. In this episode, I chat with Lane Kawaoka about how he used his PE and high-paying engineering job to fuel his real estate investments and make extra cash for his family every month…passively! 😲 He then went on to build a platform to help other licensed engineers (like you) do the same. 😉 Tune in to Learn: The easiest way to trick the system and get your PE license…totally legal! What separates engineers from highly paid engineers — and it’s not technical stuff How he used his high-paying job as a PE job to build passive income with real estate From buying to development: his path in the real estate industry as an engineer Why civil engineers are well-suited for the development side of real estate investing Why traditional investments don’t work for engineers — plus how to find better ones The Wealth Elevator analogy: Which floor are you on? A sneak peek into his soon-to-be-released resource to help engineers scale financially Our Partners: Civil Engineer Gear Audible Resources Mentioned: CEA #90 With Lane Kawaoka The Wealth Elevator Book Waitlist The Journey to Simple Passive Cashflow, by Lane Kawaoka The Wealth Elevator Club Connect With Lane: The Wealth Elevator Website LinkedIn Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Will machine learning replace civil engineers? 😟 The answer is not what you think, whether you answered “yes” or “no.” Today’s guest is Robert Otani, a civil engineer and the Chief Technology Officer at Thornton Tomasetti. In this episode, he talks about how machine learning and AI will impact engineering jobs, as well as how he’s already using AI at his firm’s projects and overall business development so you can use it in yours too. 😉 Tune in to Learn: How the introduction of BIM got Robert into the tech side of civil engineering His experience building tools to connect different software in construction management The software tools he's launched for the industry and where to get them Should civil engineers learn how to code? What machine learning will change in the future of the civil engineering profession? Will civil engineers still have jobs with the rise of AI? A positive impact of AI on civil engineering that gets overlooked How he's already using AI at Thornton Tomasetti's projects and business development Our Partner: Built Bar Freebie: CEA Newsletter Resources Mentioned: Thornton TomasettiRevit PLS-CADD Konstru Software Skipper Software Thread Software TT Toolbox Thornton Tomasetti & Autodesk Webinar Computers & Structures, IncRutgers University Penn State University JFK Terminal 1 WSPArup Barclays Arena Connect With Robert: LinkedIn TwitterThreads [email protected] Our Exam Prep Resources: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

From a Mechanical Engineer in Colombia to a graduate student in the US to unemployed driving Uber with two kids…all the way to passing the PE Civil Structural Exam! 😲 Impressed? Well, this is the exact life journey of Esteban Valderrama, our guest for this week’s episode. He got his PE on his third try, and this journey can teach you a lot if you find yourself either taking the Structural PE Exam or considering taking the Civil PE as a mechanical engineer with very little background education on civil engineering topics. Tune in to Learn: How his structural background in mechanical engineering led him to civil engineering How he went from unemployed and driving Uber to passing the Civil PE Structural Exam What he does today in the 5G telecommunications industry How the PE license gave him and his opinion more weight in the workplace His top tip for other mechanicals who may be thinking of going for the PE Civil Exam What made The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course stand out from the other prep courses What motivated him to keep at it after failing the PE three times...and how you can, too What his weekly study calendar looked like balancing work, family, and exam prep A study trick he used to get familiar with every chapter of the codes and standards Two topics that caught him (extremely) off guard on the exam How many Alternative Item Type questions were on his exam Does he recommend The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course? Our Partner: Audible Freebie: CEA Newsletter Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course PE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams RISA 3D SAP 200 University of Texas at San antonio Connect With Esteban: LinkedIn Our Exam Prep Resources: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

If you think Geotech Engineers only “play in the dirt,” think again! The field has many paths you can choose, from field work to office work…all the way to sales and software! 😲. In this episode, I chat with Hannah Thomas, who’s done it all in the field, to help you find out whether the Geotech route is right for you and what you can do if you go into it, but also how to find the career that’s a good fit….based on how she found out hers. 😉 Tune in to Learn: The many career routes within the Geotech field, from field work to software to sales The most rewarding and challenging aspects of Geotech Common misconceptions about what geotechnical engineers do ( +  what they really do) Why the PE matters for geotech engineers...as Hannah learned firsthand at work The reason the Geotechnical PE Civil Exam has the lowest volume of test-takers Why the geotechnical knowledge is also important for your personal, day-to-day life The field-tested way to find a career path that makes you wake up excited every day. Why she started sharing her journey on LinkedIn (and the benefits it brought to her) Our Partners: Civil Engineer GearAudible Resources Mentioned: Colorado School of Mines Kiewit Stantec Braun Intertec Corporation Connect With Hannah: LinkedIn Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free NewsletterYouTube Channel InstagramLinked [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Technology is changing everything, and believe me, drones are already changing how you do your work on the job site as a civil engineer — and you’ll have to adapt! 👷 So in this episode, Mark and I chat about how we’re using drones in the utility and construction arenas. From project design to construction to inspection to post-construction promotion with some cool images for advertising, drones can help you do it all…and a lot more efficiently! 😲 Tune in to Learn: Top two drones being used in civil engineering (+ the favorite one…and why) The uses of drones in the construction industry, from project design to post-completion How drones are being used in the utility world for visualization and inspection tasks How the newer drones differ from older versions and make controlling a lot easier Guidelines to set up, execute, and manage drone programs at your workplace The challenges that come with the mass adoption of drones How do you become a drone pilot? (Hint: it's not simply buying and using one!) Our Partner: Built Bar Resources Mentioned Skydio Drones DJI Drones CEA #110 (Construction Engineering Degree)Part 107 FAA Exam Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review CourseCA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free NewsletterYouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Artificial Intelligence is the big buzzword nowadays, right? 🤖 So in this episode, I decided to dissect the ways you can use it to help you prepare for your exams in 2024. Believe me, even though there are some limitations, it's a wonderful tool in your toolbelt! From getting you started on developing a study schedule to coming up with theory (and even quantitative) practice problems…and more! 😲 Tune in to Learn: 2 common exam prep challenges AI can help you solve Developing a complete 6-month study schedule….with ChatGPT Can you simply follow an AI-generated schedule or do you need to refine it? How to use AI to practice theory problems for the Civil FE and PE Exams Using ChatGPT to come up with practice problems to supplement your study material Can you trust AI-generated solutions to quantitative practice problems? How do you make sure AI uses equations out of the NCEES handbooks? Our Store for Civil Engineers: Civil Engineer Gear Resources Mentioned ChatGPT The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course CEA Practice Exams Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

In this episode, I reflect back on all the things we developed here at Civil Engineering Academy in 2023, plus a sneak peek into what we have for you next year. 😉 From adding new team members to a new brand specifically for civil engineers to new courses launching in 2024. That’s right! we’ll keep helping you thrive in your career…way beyond the FE and PE. 📈 👷 Tune in to Learn: The progress of our PE course update to match the April 2024 specifications Our brand new review course to help you become a Certified Floodplain Manager How to join the waiting list for our new CA Seismic and Survey courses A new brand we started exclusively and specifically for civil engineers…just like you. The members of the CEA Dream Team — plus, how you can become one. Our efforts at our FE and PE CBT simulators give you a like-like exam experience The improvements we’ve been making to our FE course Our live problem-solving workshops (and how to get access to all of them!) Our Store for Civil Engineers: Civil Engineer Gear Our Exam Prep Resources: Main Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List) FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator The CEA Dream Team: Mark Oakeson Francisca Wijaya Cody Sims Marina Lima Matt Fanghella Marion Oakeson Lisa Oakeson Resources Mentioned Latest Live Workshop with Cody Sims CEA Blog Connect With Us: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support