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Welcome to The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast - your ultimate guide to everything related to civil engineering! Our goal is to support you at every stage of your journey to becoming a successful professional civil engineer, and to help you enhance your career and personal life. We share our expertise and provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed. Join us for informative and engaging discussions on exam preparation strategies, career development, and cutting-edge engineering innovations. Whether you're preparing to ace the civil FE or PE exam, looking to adv Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support
- 234 - CEA | The Future of Mass Timber Design with Ricky McLain
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:
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Episode #204 (Tallwood Shake Table Test)
IBC 2021NDS 2024The Ascent Building, in Milwaukee
Connect With Ricky:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
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)
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned:
PE Course Update (Waiting List)
CEA Episode #206 (Brenton Kreiger)
CEA Episode #149 (Isaac’s Visit to Kenya)
University of Colorado Boulder
Connect With Brittany:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
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)
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
☑️ Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
📧 Connect With Grant:
LinkedIngrantsjunghans@gmail.com
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waitlist)
📱 Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
☑️ Resources Mentioned:
CEA Episode #187 (Sol Rosenbaum)
📧 Connect With Colten:
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waitlist)
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📱 Connect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube ChannelInstagramLinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 05 Apr 2024 - 27min - 230 - CEA | A Journey from Ministry to Civil Engineering with Zach Parris
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:
☑️ Resources Mentioned:
Clemson UniversityUniversity of Colorado, Boulder
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)📱 Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
☑️ Resources Mentioned:
Case Western Reserve University
📧 Connect With Vince:
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Floodplain Manager Review Course
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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:
Resources Mentioned:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction and Development (MTA C&D)
New York City Housing Authority
ASCE Met Section Forensic Engineering Group
ASCE Met Section Infrastructure Group
Connect With Mafuzul:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Episode #216 (Drones in Civil Engineering)
AECTECH Podcast, host by Nick Heim
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Connect With Nick:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
CFM® Practice Exam
Connect With Us:isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
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
North Carolina State University
Connect With Paige:
LinkedInWebsiteSurf City Hydraulic
Engineeringpaige.brue@surfcityh2o.com
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned:
CEA #219 - Robert Otani on the Use of AI
Building,Construction & Design Roundtable
Connect With Mark:
Our Freebies:
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)
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Quick Tip Video: April Changes to the PE Civil Exam
She Engineers, by Stephanie Slocum
The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan
Buckingham Avenue, Rebecca's Online Shop
Amber Freund, RISA CEO
Connect With Rebecca:
CEA Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Our Partners:
Resources Mentioned:
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Melissa Hogenboom, BBC Commissioner
Connect With Ayo:
Instagram - @officialayosokale
Instagram - @ayosokalelabour
Facebook - @ayosokale
Facebook - @storieswithayo
Twitter - @ayosokale
Twitter - @ayoCaversham
TikTok - @officialayosokale
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
Connect With Us:
Free NewsletterYouTube Channel
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned:
The Wealth Elevator Book Waitlist
The Journey to Simple Passive Cashflow, by Lane Kawaoka
Connect With Lane:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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 developmentOur Partner:
Freebie:
Resources Mentioned:
Thornton Tomasetti & Autodesk Webinar
Computers & Structures, IncRutgers University
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Freebie:
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
University of Texas at San antonio
Connect With Esteban:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
Connect With Us:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned:
Connect With Hannah:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
Connect With Us:
Free NewsletterYouTube Channel
Inisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned
CEA #110 (Construction Engineering Degree)Part 107 FAA Exam
Our Exam Prep Resources:
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 NewsletterYouTube Channel
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Resources Mentioned
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam Simulator
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isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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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:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
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:
Matt Fanghella
Marion Oakeson
Lisa Oakeson
Resources Mentioned
Latest Live Workshop with Cody Sims
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How much do civil engineers make? 💸 That’s a question Mark and I answer in this episode by diving into the latest and greatest ASCE Salary Report! In addition to spelling out the numbers, we talk about other important aspects that go into your career, such as job satisfaction, raises, opportunities, etc. Believe it or not, the future is brighter than you think. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
The trend in average salaries for civil engineers: up or down?
How much entry-level civil engineers make (and how much experience they need)
The main thing impacting salary levels today
How the industry’s specialization trend impacts salaries
How much does a licensed PE make compared to unlicensed civil engineers?
Average salary numbers by US region
Are civil engineers satisfied with their jobs, benefits, and compensation?
Do Structural Engineers with the SE make more money than those with only the PE?
What the future looks like in civil engineering (and why it's a good place to be in)
Our Partner:
Resources Mentioned:
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review CourseCalifornia Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator
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“What’s the easiest of the five PE Civil Exams? 🤔'' That's one question we get all that time, and so I decided to jump into it again. While they’re all difficult and there’s no way around it, the latest NCCES report and other data make it clear which one may be a little less of a challenge. If you’re not sure which one to take, you’ll want to listen to this episode. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
A brief overview of the PE exam and the exam prep landscape
The two "easiest" and the hardest PE exam overall
Why the huge number of standards for the Transportation exam is actually a positive
The one thing that makes the Water Resources exam a good option
Two things that makes the Geotech exam more challenging
How to choose your exam: Should you really go for the "easiest?"
Insider exam tips from our private community of PE test-takers
When we'll roll out our PE course update to meet the new NCEES specifications
A brand new course we just released to help you become a Floodplain Manager
How you can join the waiting list for our California Seismic and Survey review courses
Our Partner:
Resources Mentioned:
PE Civil Transportation Exam Specification
PE Civil Water Resources Exam Specifications
PE Civil Geotechnical Exam Specifications
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Floodplain Manager ReviewCourse
California Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List)
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What would your life look like if you could take every Friday off? After the remote/hybrid work trend sparked by COVID, there’s now a new one: the four-day workweek. In this episode, I talk to Mark about this new trend that’s getting traction in other industries, and if it will ever become a thing for us civil engineers. Who wouldn’t like that, right? 😂
Tune in to Learn:
The origins of the 4-day workweek trend way back in the COVID era
What’s the 4-day workweek? Will you work only 32 hours with Fridays off?
The time and location flexibility that comes with the trend
How it impacts deadlines, workflows, and deliverables
What are the tech tools that make it possible?
How is the civil engineering industry implementing the trend?
The negative side of the trend for firms and organizations
A pro of the trend for those who don’t want to be fully retired
The biggest challenge of implement the 4-day workweek in civil engineering
CEA-approved recruiters that can help you find the flexible work you want
FREE Download:
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Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course
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Wondering what a career in Water Resources looks like? 🤔 Then this episode is for you! Today, I interview Jared Coleman, a Water Resources engineer and a CFM who’s worked in both the private and public sectors. He dives into what you can expect from each, how to choose one, as well as the CFM credential and the work he does in floodplain management with it. If you ever wondered how to get this credential you’ll want to listen to this one, for sure. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
What his current work as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) look like
What the CFM Certification is (and how it fills in the 4-year gap between the FE and PE)
How to become a CFM (plus a resource that helps you breeze through that)
Common issues with project submittals in flood-prone areas
Working for private vs public companies: the pros and cons you should consider
The biggest challenge in sustainable urban development today
A brand new sustainability measure being implemented in Water Resources right now
A secret method to pass the FE and PE exams building on the topics you're good at
Should you take the PE Environmental Exam as a civil engineer in Water Resources?
His top tip for young civil engineers starting out to "find themselves" in the field
What organizations can you join as a CFM or a civil engineer in Water Resources?
FREE Download:
Resources Mentioned:
Certified Floodplain Manager Credential
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
City of AuroraColorado Association of Floodplain Managers
American Society of Civil Engineers
Connect With Jared:
LinkedInjcoleman@auroragov.org
CEA Exam Prep Resources:
Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course
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Today’s guest is Sam Lamontanaro, a Director of Engineering of Aufgang Architects. We dive into the challenges of sustainability, discussing New York's push for electrification and the ditching of fossil fuels, which will probably get to other states as well. So, from the next decade’s energy-efficient designs and water storage to the value of a PE license for it, we cover it all here! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
The advantage of growing up with a family with the same interest
How do architecture and engineering work together?
New York’s law 097 to reduce carbon footprints in buildings (and by when)
The challenge of electrifying buildings and removing fossil fuels
The impact of obtaining a Professional Engineer license
How should you go about mentoring young engineers?
The importance of field experience to gaining insights you don’t get from a book
The challenges of balancing sustainable designs and reasonable costs
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Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Department of Iron and Protection
Connect With Sam:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses
Certified Floodplain Manager Review CoursePE CBT Exam Simulator
Civil FE Practice ExamsPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice Exams
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Picture this, you work in Transportation and have experience in Construction. Which PE exam do you take? Water Resources! “What?” That’s right. 😂 Today’s guest is Cameron Mclaurin, a previous student of our course who did exactly that, and he explains why in this episode. He also reveals some sweet exam prep tips that helped him, and some guidelines on what to do on test day.
Tune in to Learn:
His views on his decision to ditch the FE in school
The challenges of passing the FE Civil Exam seven years out of school
How career opportunities he didn't get prompted him to pursue licensure
What he does for work at the New York DOT
A job flexibility aspect when working for a DOT that you'll love
Why he chose The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
His biggest challenge preparing for the PE Exam (and how you can handle that)
The unusual reason why he chose the Water Resources Exam
One way to get your hands on the codes and standards without going broke
What that caught him off guard in the breadth section
Exam day tips and and how the procedures work at your testing center
Non-studying things you should not neglect when preparing for the PE
Does he recommend The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course?
Our Partner:
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator
New York State Department of Transportation
Connect With Cameron:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses
Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course
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Have you seen the “CFM” initials after someone’s name and wondered what it is and how to get it? 🤔 Then this is for you! In this episode, I talk with Matt Fanghella about what the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is, what goes into the CFM exam, his own journey jumping through the hoops to prepare for it alone, and a brand new prep course he put together to help you become a CFM too. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
What’s the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification?
What professionals should be looking into becoming a CFM
What does the CFM Exam look like and what goes into it?
Matt’s 5-month journey to becoming a CFM
What he faced in his journey that led him to create the first CFM prep course
Why take The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course?
Key roles and responsibilities of a Certified Floodplain Manager
The professional and financial impacts of having the CFM designation
Why CFMs will be needed more than ever in the future
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review CourseFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Virginia’s Community Flood Preparedness Fund
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course
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Struggle to find time to study for your PE Exam or lack motivation to do it? Then check out this interview with Brenton Kreiger! He does awesome work with Engineers in Action building bridges in underserved communities across the globe. And guess what? He managed to pass his Structural PE Exam with a flexible work schedule given his remote team in different time zones! 😲
Tune in to Learn:
His journey switching from Environmental to Structural Engineering
What does the work of a Structural Engineer in bridge design looks like?
What is Engineers in Action global initiative and the work is does worldwide
The two ways you can get involved with Engineers in Action
His motivation for going for his PE license (and why you should know yours)
How he balanced exam prep and work with a remote team in different time zones
The time management technique he used to find study time in his busy schedule
Advice for those preparing for the Structural depth exam on the Civil PE
A Structural topic that appeared the most on his PE Exam
Why you should get a PE review course help you own your studies
The #1 thing you need to do to in your exam prep to crush the PE exam
What he thought about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Our Partners:
FREE Resource:
Resources Mentioned:Engineers In Action
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
NCEESUniversity of California, Berkeley
Connect With Brenton Kreiger:
brenton.kreiger@eiabridges.org
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
FE Practice ExamsPE Breadth Practice Exams
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Are you in the Geotech world? Or even better, a woman in Geotech? 🤔 Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Kimberly Martin, an engineer who’s been knee-deep in Geotech from Day 1 and now leads the sustainability efforts for Keller in North America! 😲 In this episode, she details her own journey and experiences in the field to help you craft your own successful career in the Geotech world as well. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
The value of advanced degrees for a career in Geotech
What’s sustainability in geotechnical engineering?
The areas of Geotech you can go into
The crucial work of geotech engineers for any project
Her international work experience as a geotechnical engineer
What she does at the Sustainability Department at Keller North America
An easy way to get your foot in the door at global companies like Keller
Advice for women to thrive in geotechnical engineering
Career challenges and how to overcome them
Best organizations for geotech engineers and women in Geotech to join
Tips for engineers going into management
Why geotech rocks and why it might be the perfect fit for you
The best ever tip to pass your professional exams
Getting the PEng in Canada with the PE
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)
Sustainability in Deep FoundationsASCE
Geo-Institute ChaptersGeo-Institute YouTube ChannelBridges to Prosperity
University of ArizonaUniversity of Texas at AustinArizona State UniversityCenter for Bio-Mediated and Bio-Inspired GeotechnicsExxonMobilNational Science Foundation
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CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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Is mass timber the future for tall buildings in seismic regions? 🤔 Well, it may be! In this episode, Mark and I discussed the Tallwood Shake Table Test, which tested cross-laminated timber (CLT) as an alternative material for seismic zones. Contrary to concrete frames that crack in the face of seismic forces, CLT uses a low-damage system! 😲 Check it out ⬇️
Tune in to Learn:
A seismic testing of tall wood structures called the Tallwood Shake Table Test
The promising future of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a construction material
The sustainability of wood vs traditional concrete and steel
Enhancing the fire resistance of wood, especially when used in taller structures
The cost implication of wood compared to traditional materials
Addressing specific downsides of wood before adopting it for tall structures
Our Partner:
FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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Are you an international civil engineer who got your degree in another country and wants to become a PE in the US? Then this episode is for you! This week I talked to Haral Adler, who details his journey coming from Uruguay to passing his FE & PE in the US and validating his foreign credentials and work experience to get his license. If you find yourself in the same shoes, this episode is a must if you want to be a PE in the US!
Tune in to Learn:
How to register with NCEES as an international civil engineer with foreign credentials
With his two-and-a-half-month exam prep schedule you can steal
A new mix of breadth and depth questions he got on his exam that you can get on yours
Tips for those taking the Construction Depth Exam on the PE
How to get "unstuck" on theory problems when you don't know what to do
The tool he used to take a full-blown CBT practice exam that simulated the real PE
Why he chose Civil Engineering Academy to help him pass the PE Exam
What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The process of actually getting the PE license after passing the PE Exam
Our Partner:
FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
LV World of Concrete Conference
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Connect With Harald:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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With the infrastructure bill and autonomous vehicles, transportation will be a hot industry for the years to come! So today, I interviewed Case Fulcher detailing what the work of a transportation engineer looks like, the software tools they use, the certifications that can help your career (and the ones that don’t), and a lot more! It’s a gold mine for those interested in going into the field, so you’ll want to give it a listen if you’re one of them. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
His unusual story switching from a career as a chef to Transportation Engineering
What the daily work of a Transportation Engineer looks like if you're considering it
What software do Transportation Engineers use — and that you should learn?
The biggest challenge in road safety today
How autonomous vehicles will impact the industry — and create a need for engineers
Does a Master's or PhD really matter for a career in Transportation?
2 aspects of Transportation Engineering that other engineering disciplines lack
A key piece of advice for civil engineers who want to pass the PE Transportation exam
A non-engineering topic that you should consider learning to supercharge your career
Our Partner:
FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Connect With Case Fulcher:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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Here’s a fact: civil engineers go to school to learn civil engineering. So, does it mean you can't make your dream of working for yourself or having your own firm a reality? 🤔 Absolutely not! Today, my guest is Brian Liu, the founder of Archipelago. It’s a professional services network that helps you with all the backend business work needed to keep your engineering practice or firm running. Check it out! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
What the Archipelago professional services network is all about
A little-known deficiency in the AEC industry that Archipelago solves…once and for all
How Archipelago helps civil engineers who want to work as independent consultants
The business aspects the network helps civil engineers with in their private practice
What types of firms can join the Archipelago?
Advice for civil engineers who want to start their own firms —and why it’s easy today
FREE Resource:
The Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Connect With Brian:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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Did you know that policies to blend the PE license with other types of professional work, such as hairstylists, have been going around?! 😲 Today’s guest is Jennifer Ziegler, a civil engineer who’s been on the policy side of the profession, including on Capitol Hill. She dives into how these laws and acts affect your day-to-day, the current actions to make sure they serve the profession, and how you can — and why you should — help shape them as well.
Tune in to Learn:
How public policy impacts civil engineering — more than most civil engineers realize
How to get involved in shaping civil engineering policies...without being a politician
Jennifer's education journey into the policy side of the profession on Capitol Hill
What she does today for her water and environmental engineering work
Becoming the Vice-President of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute
6 mind-blowing, career-boosting reasons why you should become an ASCE member
FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI)
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Kristina Swallow, PE., F. ASCE
ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering Awards
Nevada Department of Transportation
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
Connect With Jennifer:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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Ever thought of moving to a different city for better career opportunities? Yes? 🤔 Then the ASCE has a selected number of them you can start with in their Best Places for Civil Engineers Index. This is a compilation of the top 10 best places in the country for civil engineers based on different factors that go into the life of a civil engineer. If you're considering a move, listen to this to find where to head to! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
The top 10 best US places for civil engineers to work and live in 2023
3 important factors of a civil engineer's life used to come up with the list
Why the highest-ranked place is extremely attractive to those in Water Resources
The two places in the top 10 that were a big surprise this year — and why
The two main aspects that makes these places the best cities for civil engineers
What you should consider before moving into these places right away
How the remote and hybrid work aspects factors into the index
Our Partners:
FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
ASCE Best Places for Civil Engineers Index (2023)
CEA Episode #166 - The Declining Enrollment of Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering Academy Podcast Playlist
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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Here’s news you don’t hear every day: passing the Civil PE Exam as a mechanical engineer. Yeah, that’s what our guest today did…after 15 years out of school. 😲 Brett Van Hazel is a mechanical engineer who found himself working in more civil-related jobs his whole career and decided to switch his exam to Civil PE — and it worked! If you’re in the same situation but think you're stuck with the Mechanical PE, you need to listen to this episode!
Tune in to Learn:
Brett's journey to crush the Civil PE Exam...as a mechanical engineer
The Civil topics mechanical engineers tend to struggle with — and how to master them
How he managed to find time to study every day with wife and two kids
The breakdown of his 6-month exam prep plan you can steal
What caught him off guard on the exam that you should pay attention to
What made him choose CEA's PE review course that other courses don't deliver
One aspect of the course he couldn't believe was true — but worked on exam day
The importance of the PE license for every engineer's career goals and job opportunities
One key component of the course he knows is the main reason he passed the exam
What those preparing for the PE should have in mind while going through it
Our Partners:
FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Construction Specifications
Connect With Brett:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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With climate change becoming the biggest challenge ahead, environmental engineering will dominate the stage. If you have an itch for it and have been wondering how you can get into it as a civil engineer, this episode is for you! Our guest today is Adrienne Burrows, an engineer at Black and Veatch heavily involved in the environmental arena. She lays out her work in the field so you know what you’ll be doing and uncover what you need to succeed in it.
Tune in to Learn:
Her path going back to school for her second degree just to get into engineering
4 essential skills any engineer should have — neglect them at your own peril
When do people skills become an important part of an engineer's career?
The differences between working at smaller versus bigger firms
How to get involved with the projects you want, even if your firm has a rigid structure
The biggest work challenge faced by engineers today
Her top career tip for young engineers just starting out
3 tips to handle any type of problem at work
Why being a "jack of all trades" is necessary in the workplace — to some extent
How much highly technical work do engineers really use on their workdays?
Our Partners:
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Connect With Adrienne:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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Not sure whether to go to grad school? Our guest today is Riley Post, a PhD Candidate who has been heavily involved in Water Resources for 10+ years operating reservoirs, locks, and dams! 😲 In this interview, he touches on how to decide between work experience versus academia, what may cause you to choose one over the other, and the value of the PE license for both (yes, you read that right…both!)
Tune in to Learn:
Riley's unusual path into Water Resources coming from Structural Engineering
Flood control reservoirs vs locks and dams (hint: most people get this wrong)
Why he went for a PhD and his research on the country’s flood control infrastructure
One question to ask yourself to decide whether you should go to graduate school
The definitive best time to tackle your Civil FE Exam
Why the PE matters even to those in academia — and especially to those out of it
Our Partner:
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Top-Ranked R1 (Research) Universities
Connect With Riley:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course
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You can pass the Civil PE Exam as a repeat taker…if you go about it the right way. Today’s guest is Wade Broussard, who failed it on his first try, but instead of going on a downward spiral of negativity, he came up with a plan, became obsessed with it, and crushed his PE Transportation exam. In this episode, he dives into everything he did, from the headspace he was into his exam prep routine to test-taking strategies he used on exam day.
Tune in to Learn:
How Wade laid out a plan for his success on the PE Exam after failing it
How much preparation time he had and how he balanced work and study
Tips to those taking the Transportation depth section
How the codes are given to you on exam day (Hint: it's not what you think)
Time management tips for test day to keep you at ease during your exam
How The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course helped him and his experience with it
The secret to passing the PE Exam — and you're probably not doing it enough
What your mindset should be if you're a repeat taker
His guidelines for taking practice exams to put exam-like pressure on himself
How the CEA Community of students helped him keep the momentum in his exam prep
Logistics and lunch break tips for your exam day you should take to heart
Why should you choose Civil Engineering Academy over other courses?
Our Partner:
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Hydraulic Design of Highway CulvertsNCEES Transportation Practice Test
Connect With Wade:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course
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If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own engineering firm, stop everything right now and give this a listen! Scott Wible, PE, SE, had that goal ever since his college years, worked hard with the goal in mind from Day 1 to learn the skills and pass his exams, and now is the owner of Wible Engineering. Today, he details his own journey and all the things he did to get to this point — which you can replicate to get there as well. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
His journey from structural engineer to structural engineering firm owner
How his years as a full-time engineer at a firm taught him the skills to start his business
How he passed the SE Exam on his first try — and tips for you to do the same.
Will the SE Exam be more difficult when it goes computer-based?
The 3 attributes you need to achieve professional success
The 4 biggest benefits to starting your own engineering firm
Being a solopreneur vs working with a team — plus one aspect that can help
How to overcome the challenge of balancing work and life as a business owner
How niching down can help you get client work flowing in…literally.
Should you scale up your engineering firm or stay solo?
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
SE ExamAluminium Design Manual
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Connect With Scott:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course
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If you think you need to be studying every free second you find on your day in order to pass the PE Exam, think again. “What?! 😲” Here’s proof: Hannah Copeman crushed her Structural PE Exam on her first try doing the opposite. How, you ask? In this episode, she shares what worked for her, the realistic way to go about preparing for this thing, and how to kill it on exam day. It’s all in here! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
How she balanced full-time work with studying and passed the PE Exam on her first try
How much time do you need to prepare for the exam? I mean, the bare minimum?
Is the Civil FE harder than the PE? (Hint: It may be!)
The hardest part of the Civil PE exam — and it's not the technical content
The approach you should use to tackle questions on exam day
One aspect of the search function for the codes and standards you didn't know about
Why crushing the morning portion is the key to passing the exam
Her tips for those taking the Structural depth exam
What type of Structural Engineering theory questions you can expect on your exam
What score do you need on your practice exams to know you're ready?
Why your exam prep shouldn't be only about studying (yes, you read that right!)
Her 3 favorite things about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator
CEA Quick Tip Video: Is the Civil FE Harder than the PE?
NCEES Civil PE Structural Practice Exam
NCEES Civil PE Exam Structural Specifications
Connect With Hannah:
CEA Exam Prep Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE ReviewCourse
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course
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If you keep failing your exams over and over again and have started to think you don't have “what it takes,” stop…right now! Our guest today is Makenzie Allen, who took her FE exam three times and her PE exam twice! What made all the difference in her final, successful attempts at each? She did something during her studies that set herself up for success — and you should do too.
Tune in to Learn:
Her journey from the hair salon to the civil engineering world
Tips for women to make it through engineering school
Her experience passing her FE and PE exam with our courses after failing multiple times
The right way to deal with failure on your exams
One thing you should do if you keep failing your exams over and over again
2 little-known tips for those taking the Transportation depth exam
How can you prepare for conceptual problems on the PE Exam?
How to solve questions starting with the answer choices…not the problem statement
Do you still need the Civil Engineering Reference Manual in the CBT exam era?
Her biggest secret to passing the PE Exam that will hit you hard, but it's true!
What she enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Our Partner:
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator
The Ultimate Homework Planner
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Civil Engineering Reference Manual20 Bonus Theory QuestionsAASHTO’s Green BookHighway Capacity ManualRoadside Design Guide BookSix-Minute Solutions (Transportation Depth Exam)Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Sat, 22 Jul 2023 - 41min - 193 - CEA 191 - A PE in the Philippines to a PE in USA with Jonathan Espiritu
Picture this: you’re a stay-home dad taking care of three kids while preparing for your exam. Interesting? That’s exactly how today’s guest started his journey toward becoming a PE in the US! In this episode, Jonathan Espiritu dives into the steps he took to get licensed in the US as a Filipino engineer, and dives into the tips fellow Filipinos and international engineers alike can use to crush their NCEES exams and do the same! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
His journey from the Philippines to oil & gas in Saudi Arabia to a civil engineer in the US
The main differences between the Philippines and the US in the civil engineering field
His FE exam prep as a stay-home dad with 3 kids (yes, you read that right!)
A time management technique he used to find study time he didn't think he had
How he found Civil Engineering Academy — and why it was crucial to his success
How a career opportunity led him to change his depth exam
3 tips for those taking the Civil PE Exam
The astonishing difference in difficulty between breadth and depth questions
Why you already have what it takes to crush theory problems on the PE
Tips for Filipinos interested in becoming licensed PEs in the US
What is the NCEES approval process like for international applicants?
Our Partner:
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Texas Department of Transportation
University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao
Connect With Jonathan:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Ever wondered how you can work as a civil engineer for the federal government? Then check this out: my guest today is Alex Kolkena, a professional civil engineer who worked his way into the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. In this episode, he details his own steps, dives into the pros and cons of working for the US government, and answers all your questions about how you can do the same! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
Alex's journey into civil engineering from the military side
How to land a job at the US Army Corps of Engineers — and what it's like working there
The two most notable military projects he worked on as an engineer in the armed forces
The biggest challenge of the Civil FE Exam and his top 2 tips to prepare for it
The tricky secret of the Civil PE Exam that makes you fail if you don't get it
How you should deal with failing your exams and how to go about your next attempt
Pros and cons of working for the federal government
FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Civil Engineering Reference Manual
Federal Employees Retirement System
Connect With Alex:
CEA Exam Prep Materials:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
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isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Do you feel like the work never ends? That you don’t you have enough quality time with your family? That you’re not as productive as before? If yes, then you might be stressed out. In this episode, Mark and I dive into how civil engineers can navigate the stress that comes with the work, from stress triggers and symptoms to ways to cope with it for your sanity.
Tune in to Learn:
Is Civil Engineering a stressful profession — if yes, is it worth it?
Subtle stress triggers you need to pay attention to in your day-to-day life
5 obvious signs you're completely stressed out that most engineers neglect
10+ strategies to get your stress levels down to zero
Decisions you make yourself add even more stress to your career
How hobbies can be effective tools to cope with stress (if done right)
Why the Quiet Quitting trend relates back to stress mismanagement
Our Partners:
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Join the CEA Family:
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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If you plan to become a professional civil engineer, then this episode is for you! Today, Mark and I dive into the latest NCEES Squared report detailing the stats about its professional exams (aka your FE, PE, and SE exams), the current state of licensure in the country, and the organization's programs to help you track your PDHs and get licensed in other states — and even from other countries! 😲
Tune in to Learn:
The total number of test-takers by exam type
Insights into the SE Exam transition to CBT in 2023
The NCEES Records Program — and how it helps you get licensed in other states
An easy way to track all your PDHs in one place with the NCEES CPC tracking system
2 possible reasons for the decrease in the overall volume of exams
Why were the Surveying exams the only ones that had an increase in volume?
Places outside the US where you can take the PE exam and earn the PE license
2 STEM outreach organizations supported by the NCEES
The official NCEES podcast — and the story behind how it started
Our Partner:
Resources Mentioned:
NCEES Advance PodcastUniversity of UtahNCEES
CEA Resources:The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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If you’ve ever thought of going into management roles or even venturing out on your own and starting your own firm, then this will serve you well. My guest today is Sol Rosenbaum, who went from engineer to manager to firm owner in his 17+ years in the energy field. He dives into each one of these roles to help you understand their pros and cons and decide what’s a better fit for you. Check this out! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
Tips for engineers who want to start their own business, from a firm owner himself
The biggest business mistake Sol made when starting his own firm that you should avoid
4 reasons engineers don't start their own business — plus a simpler alternative to try
Considering a master's degree? There's one thing you need to know before you go for it
The 2 main certifications in the energy engineering world — and it’s not the LEED
The biggest challenge with implementing energy-efficient projects
The most common software tools used in the energy efficiency industry you should learn
Challenges engineers face going into management — and how to decide if it's for you
Our Partners:
Resources Mentioned:
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
CertificationAssociation of Energy Engineers
Fannie Mae Green Financing Program
Freddie Mac Green Advantage Loan Program
Connect With Sol:
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Want to go into Transportation Engineering? 🤔 Then this episode is a must! Our guest today is Paul Slone, a senior engineer with 31 years in the industry. He dives into the ins and outs of the field you need to consider, gives career advice you need to live by to set you up for success, and even details how much you can expect to make as a Transportation Engineer! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
How much money can you expect to make in the transportation industry?
A long-lasting problem faced by constantly Transportation Engineers
The biggest challenge of the Transportation industry today — and why it benefits you!
The best two types of transportation projects to work on, in Paul’s opinion
The standard transportation software tools you need to master
One aspect causing the promise of the Infrastructure Bill to fall short
3 things young professionals should to do that Paul wish he had done
How to correctly mentor younger professionals at work
Why engineers don't (naturally) make good managers — and how to learn the ropes
The single reason many engineers avoid management and leadership roles
What's the Slone Transportation Institute?
Our Partner:
Resources Mentioned:
Federal Highway Administration
Synchro Plus SimTraffic Software
Beyondware SoftwareUniversity of Kentucky
Kentucky Transportation Center
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Georgia Department of Transportation
Connect With Paul:
pslone@chacompanies.comCHA Consulting
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Passing the PE exam on the first try is no small feat. But passing it on the first try after being out of the industry for 10 years and as a single, full-time working mother of two kids, that’s a huge deal. And guess what? Today’s guest did just that! 😲 In this episode, Erin Friednman unpacks all the aspects and the lessons that went into and came out of this incredible journey.
Tune in to Learn:
The challenges she faced getting back into the civil engineering industry after 10 years
The single most important tip for the FE Exam is to boost your chances of passing
How she passed her PE exam on her first try as a single, working mother of two kids
How much study time should you put into PE exam prep?
The resources she used to prepare for and crush the Transportation depth exam
A simple exam-taking strategy most PE takers neglect on exam day — but shouldn’t!
3 ways you can make a comeback into the industry — even if lacking the technical skills
The most underrated benefit of taking the PE exam to your career, even if you don't pass
A key element of your exam prep that's key to passing
Our Partner:
Resources Mentioned:
Connect With Ziad:
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Today’s guest is Ziad Mazboudi, a civil engineer with nearly 40 years of hands-on work experience in various projects, both in the private and public sectors, who also help with disaster and emergency responses. Building on his own successes and failures, he answers your most pressing career questions — and gives you the secrets to succeed at it. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
The importance of hands-on work experience on the job site for civil engineers
Why civil engineers do NOT just do what they specialize in
How to deal with emergencies and unexpected events in a project or at work
The single key trait that separates the best and the worst engineering managers
What it's like to be a civil engineer working in the public sector
Government vs private sector: which one is the best option for your own career?
What's the ASCE Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee?
3 tips to stay on top of your game in your professional career over the years
Why the PE license is a must-have for your civil engineering career
What is the best time to take your professional FE and PE exams?
Our Partners:
Built Bar (Use Code CIVAC at Checkout)
Resources Mentioned:
Master of Planning and Development Studies (MPDS)
ASCE’s Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
California’s Safety Assessment Program
American Public Works Association (APWA)American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Cal Poly PomonaCaterpillar
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Connect With Ziad:
TransTech Engineers
CEA Resources:The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Can you pass the PE Exam after receiving the news you failed…without taking it again? 🤔 That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, Amanda McFarland! In this episode, she talks about her PE exam prep, detailing all the aspects that made her succeed and how on earth this happened to her. She also dives into her fascinating story of drastically switching career paths as a mother and the concerns she had to overcome to do it. It’s all in here! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
How Amanda passed the PE exam after receiving a "fail” without taking it again.
The only 3 things you need to balance work, family, and studying for the PE Exam
Why a review course is worth it and how it makes your exam prep a lot easier.
A key non-study aspect of your exam prep you're neglecting — and how to solve it
The best resources she used to crush the Water Resources Depth that you can steal!
Why you should practice under exam-like conditions (plus an easy-access tool to do it)
Is it true that civil engineering is a career path that doesn't allow for schedule flexibility?
The challenges of drastically switching career paths as a mom — and how to do it
Our Partners:
Resources Mentioned:
Connect With Amanda:
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth ReviewCourses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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All technical education is important to be a successful civil engineer — but not alone. Today’s guest is Yara Hammad, a bridge engineer who came all the way from Egypt and had to stretch out of her comfort zone to make it in this field. From going to grad school and passing her professional exams to dealing with technical challenges at work and being a woman in a male-dominated field, she dives into the non-technical skills that helped her along the way.
Tune in to Learn:
The #1 challenge she faced as a woman in civil engineering — and how to solve it
One possible reason why women apply to a lot fewer job positions than men
2 skills you need to learn to supercharge your career but that are not taught in school
The most challenging aspect of becoming a civil engineer — and the most rewarding
A piece of career advice to young professionals she had to learn the hard way
2 exam prep tips that will make your FE or PE exam way easier
What is it like to have a spouse that's also a civil engineer?
Resources Mentioned:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
California State University, Northridge
Our Partners:
Namecheap
Use CIVAC for 10% off!Connect With Yara:
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Do you work on the job site every day and think you don’t have time or energy left over to study for your PE exam? 🤔 Then think again! Our guest today is Alex Kuhn, a boots-on-the-ground construction manager who balanced preparing, taking, and passing his PE exam on his first try while working on some really massive and complex projects every single day. How did he do it? Give this episode a listen and you’ll find out! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
How to find time to study for the PE Exam...even if you work out in the field every day
2 effective test-taking strategies for the PE Exam (breadth and depth)
An exam prep tip to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed during your preparation
What made Civil Engineering Academy's PE course different from other prep courses
How he chose his depth section when he's worked in more than one discipline
How to tackle theory questions — and how non-theory practice problems can help
2 little-known secondary challenges of taking the PE Exam you never thought of
What Alex enjoyed the most about CEA's The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The best two aspects of being a civil engineer
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Civil Engineering Reference Manual, by PPI
Connect With Alex:
More CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Is civil engineering a good career choice? 🤔 In today’s episode, Dr. Ghanim Kashwani talks about why it is! He’s the first CEng in the UAE with both academic and hands-on experience, currently leading applied research efforts to translate academic discoveries into useful products for the industry. He also talks about the academic vs experience debate, the impact of AI, a topic engineer should study but usually neglect, and more! It’s all in here. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
His journey to become the first Chartered Engineer (CEng) in the UAE
An international trend regarding professional certifications — and why it matters
What is the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and how did it start?
A Japanese concept that led to his PhD — and how it can help with your life as well
The Academia vs Experience debate: Are they really opposites?
A method to give on-the-job experience to students in school — and it's not internships!
Fundamental vs Applied Research: This is what made Edison more known than Tesla
2 non-engineering topics every civil engineer should get handle of
How AI will change the civil engineering industry — and how you can adapt to it
His #1 piece of advice for young professionals for a successful career
The right definition of civil engineering you’ve never been told before
Our Partners:
Resources Mentioned:
Ghanim’s past appearance (CEA #82)
Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE)
UAE Society of Civil Engineers
How to Talk Sustainability to your CFO, by HBR
How AI Will Transform Project Management, by HBR
Man of Iron, by Julian Glover
Ikigai, by Francesc Miralles & Héctor García
The Engineer's Wife, by Tracy Wood
Connect With Ghanim:
More CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Remote Work. Supply Chain issues. Rising interest rates. After all these Covid-19 side effects, what’s the state of the construction industry today? And most importantly, what’s ahead? What will change? What type of projects will boom? 🤔 That’s what Mark jumps on to talk about after attending a roundtable involving all three key players in the AEC industry. Give it a listen! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
What the Utah Business Roundtable is — and why it applies everywhere else
The current state of labor and wages in the construction industry (with numbers!)
Today's biggest issue in the construction workforce hurting the industry
A talent-seeking trend causing higher employee turnover to rise…and wages!
The types of housing and commercial projects that will be booming in the future
The biggest disruption in the construction world caused by COVID and its consequences
How contractors dealt with long lead times and penalties for delays on projects
How construction workforce preferences changed as a result of COVID
Our Partners:
Audible Use CIVAC for 10% off!
Resources Mentioned:
Engineering Issues with Supply Chain Management (CEA Ep #134)
More CEA Resources:The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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How about passing your PE exam on your first try but taking it twice? Confusing? 🤔 Today’s guest did just that! Ozzy Khan prepared for his PE exam for 13 months, while balancing getting married, moving to a new place, and working on the job site every day…all at the same time! He shares his exam experience, the best exam prep tips that boosted his results, and how The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course was of incredible help…in just 1 month! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
How can you technically pass the PE exam on your “first” try but in fact take it twice
How Ozzy balanced a new home, a new job, getting married, and studying for the PE
Aspects of his 13-month PE preparation plan you can steal
Differences between preparing for the PE exam while working in the field vs in the office
Why engineers working in the field should get their PE license — and it's not money
Must-have resources to crush the Transportation depth exam
How many alternative-item types (AIT) questions can you expect on your exam?
The secret to solving conceptual problems effectively
How The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course helped boost his exam prep — in 1 month!
3 magic PE exam prep tips to supercharge your study journey
The importance of practice exams for your exam prep
Our Partner:
Use CIVAC for 10% off!
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Civil Engineering Academy practice exams
Engineering Education & Training
Advanced Engineering Institute
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Connect With Ozzy:
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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Have you ever found yourself in the job hunt even though you have an outstanding resume? Today’s guest has some insights into overcoming these types of hurdles in your career. Craig Callewaert is an experienced engineer with lots of initials after his name. In this episode, he shares the lessons he learned as engineer and manager at big companies, as well as his views on the modern, software-based hiring process.
Tune in to Learn:
The pros and cons of going down the management route vs the engineering route
What skills do engineers need to become people and project managers?
The easiest and most difficult types of people to manage
The biggest impact of having a PE license on your career — and it's not the money
The rules of today's hiring process you should play by for you to land a job
2 job searching tips you cannot neglect for your own good
Why your years of experience may not help you as much in today's job hunt scenario
Why working for bigger companies can be better than working for smaller contractors
Two reasons for getting an MBA as an engineer — plus one choice to make beforehand
Our Partner:
Resources Mentioned:
PMP CertificationVolvo Construction Equipment
Connect With Craig:
LinkedIn
CEA Resources:The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportThu, 06 Apr 2023 - 27min - 178 - CEA - Crushing the Geotechnical Depth Exam with Tharanga Dissanayaka
Today’s guest is living (and licensed) proof the way to pass your PE exam is by putting in the work. Period. With unconventional study hours and techniques most people would call “crazy,” Tharanga Dissanayaka passed his PE exam as a repeat taker on his second try. Is it really crazy — or crazy-brilliant?
Tune in to Learn:
The insane daily schedule he used to balance PE prep, full-time job, and family
Is the PE exam easier for those with a master's or Ph.D.?
3 PE preparation tips guaranteed to help you pass as a repeat taker
How to properly combine preparing for the breadth and your particular depth section
Should you work out similar practice problems or skip them?
The best resources he used to ace the geotech depth exam
How CEA’s PE exam prep course helped him pass his exam as a repeat taker
The 2 most crucial elements of the course that made a huge difference for him
Job opportunities at his current company you'll want to look at
Our Partner:
Resources Mentioned:
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS)
Missouri University of Science and Technology
NCEES PE Civil: Geotechnical Practice Exam
Six-Minute Solutions for the Civil PE Exam (Geotech)
Connect With Tharanga:
CEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportFri, 31 Mar 2023 - 31min - 177 - CEA - Engineering Excellence: A Talk with Cal Poly Professor Dr. Hani Alzraiee
Today’s guest is Cal Poly professor Dr. Hani Alzraiee. Prior to academia, he spent 17+ years working as an engineer and project manager in heavy and complex projects in the oil and gas industry. In this episode, he talks about what he learned from his own experience, both in school and in the field, that you can apply to your own career.
Tune in to Learn:
The 2 biggest threats to labor productivity and your project's timeline
A must-have in school so you can have a successful career afterwards
What BIM really is — and how it'll change the future of civil engineering projects
What is the PMP certification and how it can be valuable to your civil engineering career
The best time to get your FE exam done
Why you should have the PE license…even if you don't need it for your particular role
His switch into the academic world — and how you can do the same if you want to
The challenges of being a university professor you didn't know about
Our Partners:Built Bar
Resources Mentioned:Cal Poly UniversityPMP CertificationDr. Hani Alzraiee's Paper
Connect With Dr. Hani:LinkedIn
CEA Resources:WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review CoursesFE and PE Practice ExamsFree Facebook CommunityYouTube ChannelFree NewsletterInstagramTwitterisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportSat, 25 Mar 2023 - 21min - 176 - CEA - Combating Burnout and Achieving Success with Tara McFarland
Today’s guest is Tara McFarland, a Dam Engineer with 25 years in the industry who went through severe burnout that made her face both psychological and physical problems. In this episode, she shares her own experience of what it looked like from the inside and how she got back on her feet, as well as helps you find out whether you’re burning out and some tips to navigate these tough situations in the workplace. Tune in to Learn: Tara's journey going from a Dam Engineer to burnout as a Program Manager What most engineers will do a lot in their careers but most young professionals overlook The lack of training in an important aspect of the engineer's job — why Tara burned out 3 valuable tips to identify you’re burning out and deal with it How to talk to your boss if you’re experiencing burnout Being vs Doing: Why what you do is not who you are The number one key to good and effective leadership — and it’s not what you think Tara's top career advice for an entry-level engineers that will serve you well in the long-term The Lead With Audacity coaching program Our Partners: Built Bar (Use code CIVAC for 10% off) Resources Mentioned: Dare to Lead, by Brené Brown Brené Brown Website U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Connect With Tara: LinkedIn Create Conversation, LLC Instagram CEA Resources: Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses FE and PE Practice Exams Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Free Newsletter Instagram Twitter isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 25min - 175 - CEA - Empowering the Next Generation of Female Engineers: A Conversation with Jamila Thompson
How to solve the underrepresentation of women in STEM? According to today’s guest, by introducing girls to the field while still at a young age. Jamila Thompson is a civil engineer working in the tech industry who wrote the book Girls Can Be Engineers to empower girls to pursue a career in which gender stereotypes prevent them from even considering it.
Tune in to Learn:
Jamila's journey as a woman of color going from civil engineering to the tech industry 2 tips for young girls and women alike on how to build a career in STEM The most underrated way to find a career that's a good fit for you Can you have a successful engineering career without being good at math and science? The challenges of getting into civil engineering as a woman — and how to get over them How a situation when tutoring high school students inspired her to write her book What she does today working at Meta with a degree in Civil Engineering Why an engineering degree can open many doors for you — even outside engineering The mindset girls and women should have when getting into engineeringOur Partners:
Built Bar (Use code CIVAC for 10% off)Resources Mentioned:
Girls Can Be Engineers
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Manhattan College
MetaConnect With Jamila:
Website
LinkedInCEA Resources:
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Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
FE and PE Practice Exams
Free Facebook Community
YouTube Channel
Free Newsletter
Instagram
Twitter
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comThu, 09 Mar 2023 - 16min - 174 - CEA - College at 16 to Stormwater Engineer with Jillian Berbakov
Stormwater is one of the many little-known sub-fields you can get into as a civil engineer. Is it a good fit for you? Today’s guest has all the answers. Jillian Berbakov is a stormwater engineer who graduated college with a business degree at 16, switched to engineering later on, and passed her PE exam as a full-time working mom!
Tune in to Learn:
Jillian's path graduating college in business at 16 and then switching to engineering How she passed the PE Exam as a working mom — as how you can too What does a stormwater engineer do? What software tools do they use? How climate change is (re)shaping stormwater design work and projects The biggest challenge of working in the stormwater industry – and it’s non-technical What other engineering disciplines does stormwater engineering run into? Future trends in the stormwater engineering field you need to know before going into it Why you need your PE license to advance your career — and it’s not money-related How a business degree can help your engineering career (Yes, you read that right!) Jillian's top 2 pieces of advice for younger engineers just getting started The PE Civil Exam versus the Environmental PE Exam: Which one should you take?Our Partners:
Built Bar (Use code CIVAC for 10% off)Resources Mentioned:
NCEES PE Environmental Practice ExamNCEES PE Civil Practice Exam (Water Resources and Environmental)
Black+Decker
Stantec
Florida Department of Transportation
Automated Storm Sewer Analysis & Design (ASAD)
ICPR-4Connect With Jillian:
jillian.berbakov@burgessniple.com
LinkedIn
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Have you been out of school for some time and think it makes it impossible for you to pass your exams? Think again! Today’s guest is Will Ludgate, who passed his FE exam after 9 years out of school. In this episode, he gives you the tools and techniques that worked for him to help you get the same result, whether you graduated 1, 10, or 20 years ago.
Tune in to Learn:
Will’s 9-year journey going from construction to living in a trailer to passing the FE An FE preparation timeline you can steal to give you the best chance of getting it done 2 preparation tips for those that have been out of school for some time How to increase your familiarity with the exam and improve your time management The ideal moment in your preparation to take a CBT practice exam How Will found The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course — and why you should join too A simple technique to get you motivated to study and pass the FE once and for all A surprise that caught Will off guard on exam day you should be aware ofOur Partners:
Audible
Built Bar (Use code CIVAC for 10% off)Resources Mentioned:
Civil 3D Software
Bucknell University
NCEES FE Reference HandbookCEA Resources:
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Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
FE and PE Practice Exams
Free Facebook Community
YouTube Channel
Free Newsletter
Instagram
Twitter
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSat, 18 Feb 2023 - 18min - 172 - CEA - We See Above and Beyond: A Campaign to Raise Structural Awareness with Ed Quesenberry
There’s been little to no recognition by the general public of the importance of a structural engineer to the structures they use every day…until now. The NCSEA has launched a campaign to build awareness of the structural engineer’s work most people take for granted. And today’s guest? The man behind it all!
Tune in to Learn:
What is the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA)? Ed Quesenberry's path within NCSEA — and how you can get involved too NCSEA's role in getting an important structural engineering publication up and running How NCSEA Differs from other structural engineering associations out there What the We See Above and Beyond campaign is all about — and why it matters The reason civil engineering is not a popular topic among the general public The AI software threat to Structural Engineering — and what to do about it How becoming a member of NCSEA helps you advance in your careerOur Partner:
AudibleResources Mentioned:
CEA #158 - Ed Quesenberry
STRUCTURE Magazine
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
Coalition of American Structural Engineers (CASE)
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU)
Connect With Ed:
Ed’s LinkedIn
We See Above and Beyond Campaign
NCSEA Website
NCSEA Twitter
NCSEA LinkedIn
NCSEA FacebookCEA Resources:
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Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
FE and PE Practice Exams
Free Facebook Community
YouTube Channel
Free Newsletter
Instagram
Twitter
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comMon, 13 Feb 2023 - 32min - 171 - CEA 169 - The Diplomacy & Engineering With The US Bureau Of Overseas Building Operations
There are many career paths in the government sector within the US. But what about a career in the government sector doing work abroad? That’s what John Pitts does as the Director of Civil and Structural Engineering at the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. These are the people constructing the buildings used by US Government representatives outside the US.
Tune in to Learn:
Two career paths for civil engineers you've probably never been told before What does a civil engineer do working at the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations? The benefits and challenges of working in the government sector How John got started in the government sector — and how you can too The most common problem when building structures in foreign countries What procedures and standards should you adhere to when building overseas? Is your PE License necessary when working overseas for the US government? A trend in civil engineering education that is (finally) changing for the betterOur Partner:
AudibleResources Mentioned:
Texas A&M UniversityUS Navy civil Engineering Corps
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Connect With John:
John's LinkedIn
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Website
List of Firms on OBO’s Design & Construction Teams
Careers at OBO
OBO’s LinkedInCEA Resources:
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Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
FE and PE Practice Exams
Free Facebook Community
YouTube Channel
Free Newsletter
Instagram
Twitter
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comThu, 09 Feb 2023 - 35min - 170 - CEA - Coastal Engineering and Crushing Your PE with Matt Fanghella
You probably never heard this before: someone switching from a pre-med track to civil engineering. Well, today’s guest did just that…all the way to getting his PE license. In this episode, Matt Fanghella details his own journey to passing his exam as a repeat taker, and the little-known process to officially get your license and use those “PE initials after your name.
Tune in to Learn:
Matt's unconventional path into civil engineering What does a Coastal Engineer do? What the $2.3 billion Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project is Should you change your depth section if you've failed your PE exam? 2 Tips to to pass your PE exam as a repeat taker What Matt enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course What to do now to make the PE license application easier after you pass the PE exam The process to officially get your license after you pass your exam How long does it take from passing your PE exam to becoming a PE? 4 reasons why you should consider getting into Water Resources Differences between working in the government sector vs the private sector Matt's top 4 resources to help you advance in your careerOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
Best PE Exam Prep Course, by Test Prep Insight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VntlmKWKj4k
Failed the FE or PE Exam, Now What? - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/failed-the-fe-or-pe-exam-now-what
CEA Episode #108 (Grady Hillhouse) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEyRzVXuGPE
The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/breadth
The Ultimate FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam
NCEES-Approved Calculators - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/resources-page/approved-calculators
FE/PE Reference Handbook - https://account.ncees.org/login
Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project - https://www.norfolk.gov/5282/United-States-Army-Corps-of-Engineers-US
US Army Corp of Engineers - https://www.usace.army.mil
ASCE - https://asce.org
Water Environmental Federation (WEF) - https://www.wef.org
Practical Engineering YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PracticalEngineeringChannel
Old Dominion University - https://www.odu.edu
James Madison University - https://www.jmu.eduCEA Resources:
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportMon, 30 Jan 2023 - 32min - 169 - CEA - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Using a Recruiter with Brandon Mcgill
Today, Brandon Mcgill, a recruiter with NES, jumps on the show to talk about his work matching civil engineers with their dream jobs in the field — and how working with a recruiter gives you a competitive advantage.
Tune in to Learn:
Do any engineers go into the recruitment industry? Hint: It's not what you think How a recruiter can help you in the negotiating process with a company Why you should use a recruiter to find a job instead of applying for it on your own Why companies should also use recruiters to find the right candidates for their positions When you can experience the biggest pay increases in your career...ever How to land your dream job — by a recruiter who's helped hundreds land theirs The importance of a good resume — and why it’s just the first step An industry trend making it easier to have career growth while still young The type of civil engineering candidate Brandon's company is on the hunt for right nowOur Partner:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audibleConnect With Brandon:
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National Engineering Search (NES) - https://nes-llc.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmcgill
CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 20 Jan 2023 - 25min - 168 - CEA 166 - The Declining Enrollment of Civil Engineers with Mark Oakeson
Why are fewer people getting into civil engineering when the numbers show they will be needed more than ever? Today, we’ll dive into the current state of the civil engineering job market and the aspects that play a significant role in it. From college education and possible education alternatives to salary issues and future trends.
Tune in to Learn:
The surprising number of engineers that will be needed each year for the next decade The reason younger generations are avoiding getting into engineering programs Why "money" alone is not an excuse not to go to engineering school — and how to do it Is learning a trade a better option than becoming an engineer? The lack of technical knowledge of today's graduates Salary issues in civil engineering — and what today's numbers show for the future Are civil engineers satisfied with their work? Should you leave your company based on better pay alone?Our Partners:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
ASCE Article - shorturl.at/hwAG8
Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act - shorturl.at/fmqV7
CEA #110: Construction Engineering Degree - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/cea110
University of Utah - https://www.utah.eduCEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 13 Jan 2023 - 26min - 167 - CEA - The Best Advice I've Ever Heard Going Into Management with Jake Adkins
Thinking of heading down the management path in the engineering world? Today’s guest has done just that! Jake Adkins has the most down-to-earth pieces of advice on the good and bad of going from a technical engineer to an engineering manager. Give this a listen and apply these to your own career.
Tune in to Learn:
What it really takes to be an engineering manager — and it’s not the job title The 3 biggest challenges you’ll face when you go from engineer to manager Does the management route pay more than the engineering route? 2 ways your relationship with coworkers change when you become a manager How to correctly praise (and criticize) those on your team whenever needed How speaking up can help you make better decisions over the course of your career Why do all engineers need to learn sales? (Hint: Yes, you do!) Is your GPA really important in the hiring process?Our Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
Unwritten Laws of Engineering, by W. J. King - AMAZON
Stuff Matters, by Mark Miodownik - AMAZON
Clemson University - http://www.clemson.edu
Connect With Jake:
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Website - https://www.thejakeadkins.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeadkins
CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademySat, 07 Jan 2023 - 32min - 166 - CEA - Diving into Geotechnical Engineering with Siavash Zamiran
If you’ve ever had any hint, sign, or desire to learn more about Geotechnical Engineering, then today’s guest is your guy! Siavash Zamiran is a geotechnical engineer himself with 15+ years of experience, an adjunct professor, and today he tells you what life as a geotechnical engineer really looks like and what it entails.
Tune in to Learn:
Why most engineers don't even consider going into Geotech — and how to solve it The main areas you can get into within geotech (Hint: one has never occurred to you!) How to make a decision on which engineering discipline better suits you One 3D computational technique facilitating geotechnical works The software tools you need to master as a geotechnical engineer One online platform packed with geotechnical engineering resources and training How the 80/20 Principle can help you ace your PE Geotechnical Depth Exam Sia's favorite books you should read to learn what school doesn’t teach youResources Mentioned:
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, by Braja M. Das - AMAZON
Itasca Consulting Group - https://www.itascacg.com
FLAC2D - https://www.itascacg.com/software/flac2d
FLAC3D - https://www.itascacg.com/software/flac3d
PLAXIS - https://www.bentley.com/software/plaxis-3d
Ansys - https://www.ansys.com
Abaqus - https://www.3ds.com/products-services/simulia/products/abaqus
Petrel - https://www.software.slb.com/products/petrel
The 12-Week Year, by Brian Mora - AMAZON
Deep Work, by Cal Newport - AMAZON
Digital Minimalism, Cal NewPort - AMAZON
Southern Illinois University - https://siu.edu
St. Louis University - https://www.slu.edu
Missouri University of Science and Technology - https://www.mst.edu
Delft University of Technology - https://www.tudelft.nl/enConnect With Siavash Zamiran:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zamiran
Mohr Academy - https://www.mohracademy.comCEA Resources:
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The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.comThu, 29 Dec 2022 - 28min - 165 - CEA - A Deep Dive Into the Water Resources Exam
Today, to wrap up our “Deep Dive” podcast series, we take a look at the Water Resources Depth Exam. We break down the specification into its details so you know what you need to study, and point you to where you can find the resources to help you over-prepare for it…and pass it!
Tune in to Learn:
What's the minimum amount of prep time you need for the PE Exam? Is the majority of the exam questions still multiple-choice? How many theory questions should you expect on the PE exam? The 8 topics you need to know for the breadth section The 9 in-depth Water Resources topics for the PM portion The only 2 design standards you'll need for the Water Resources depth exam Surprising (and favorable) pass rates for both first-time and repeat test-takers 2 tips to help you decide what depth exam to take..if you haven’t yet.Our Partner:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Resources Mentioned:
Water Resources Spec - https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/Civ-WRE-April-2022_r2.pdf
Construction Exam (Episode #159) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msg8mzjyxd8
Geotechnical Exam (Episode #160) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyXSUC6WEw
Structural Exam (Episode #161) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh_B7C3GJJk
Transportation Exam (Episode #162) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MtL_96CwLs
Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/water-resources-engineering-books/
Water Resources Practice Exam - https://gum.co/uXqg
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
NCEES Website - https://ncees.org
NCEES YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/NCEESMedia
Pass Rates - https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/pass-rates
PPI - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
School of PE - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/sope
Pearson Vue - https://home.pearsonvue.com/
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CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletterWed, 21 Dec 2022 - 27min - 164 - CEA - A Deep Dive Into the Transportation Depth Exam
In another episode of our “Deep Dive” series, we examine the PE Transportation Depth Exam. From the general civil engineering topics for the breadth portion to the more in-depth transportation topics, codes, and standards required for the depth portion, as well as the best resources to use, you have it all broken down right here!
Tune in to Learn:
The overall PE exam experience An overview of the exam specifications 8 breadth topics you need to know regardless of your chosen depth section 10 in-depth transportation topics (and sub-topics) for the PM portion The 9 codes and standards required — and how to use them on exam day The best transportation resources to help you ace the PM portion of your exam The transportation exam’s surprising pass rates — for both first-time and repeat takersOur Partner:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Resources Mentioned:
Transportation Exam Specs - https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/Civ-Tran-April-2022_r3.pdf
Construction Exam (Episode #159) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msg8mzjyxd8
Geotechnical Exam (Episode #160) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyXSUC6WEw
Geotechnical Exam (Episode #161) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh_B7C3GJJk
Interview with Tim Miller (Episode #51) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMS11n5s3yY
Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/transportation-engineering-books
Transportation Depth Practice Exam - https://gum.co/tsBg
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
PPI - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
School of PE - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/sope
NCEES Website - https://ncees.org
NCEES YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/NCEESMedia
Pass Rates - https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/pass-ratesCEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 16 Dec 2022 - 28min - 163 - CEA - A Deep Dive Into The Structural Depth Exam
Are you in the structural engineering arena? Then you’ll regret not giving this a listen. Today, on another episode of our “deep dive” series, we cover the PE Structural Depth Exam. We dive deep into the details of the specs, how to prepare for it, the best resources available out there, the pass rates, etc. We cover it all…right here!
Tune in to Learn:
The overall PE structural exam experience and what it looks like Can NCEES ask you something that's not in the specifications? And will they? Are theory questions a big part of the PE structural depth exam? 8 breadth topics you need to know regardless of your chosen depth section 3 structural topics (and their subtopics) to study for the PM structural depth portion The 10 codes you'll need to know — and how to use them on exam day The best resources to over-prepare you for the structural depth exam Pass rates for both first-time and repeat test takers How to build an effective study schedule you'll stick toOur Partners:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
Construction Exam Episode (#159) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msg8mzjyxd8
Geotechnical Exam Episode (#160) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyXSUC6WEw
Structural Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/structural-engineering-books
Structural Depth Practice Exam - https://gum.co/FxMa
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
Structural Exam Specs - https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/Civ-Str-April-2022_r3.pdf
PPI - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
School of PE - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/sope
NCEES Website - https://ncees.org
NCEES PE Civil Reference Handbook - https://account.ncees.org/login
NCEES YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/NCEESMedia
PE Exam Pass Rates - https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/pass-rates
SE Exam - https://ncees.org/engineering/pe-structural
OSHA - https://www.osha.gov
Pearson VUE - https://home.pearsonvue.comCEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademySat, 10 Dec 2022 - 28min - 162 - CEA - A Deep Dive into the Geotechnical Depth Exam
This is our second episode in our “deep dive” series. And this time, it’s all about the geotechnical depth exam! If you're gearing up to take that one, this is for you. We dive into everything you need to know about it, from the overall exam experience to the topics and codes that need to be top of mind on exam day.
Tune in to Learn:
The overall exam experience: how much it costs, where you take it, the exam structure What the geotechnical PE civil exam really looks like A big part of the geotech exam today that didn’t use to be a “big deal” in the past The 8 breadth topics you need to know regardless of your chosen depth exam The 10 in-depth geotechnical topics you need to internalize for you depth section Which geotech-related codes and standards do you need for your depth exam? The best resources to over-prepare you for the geotech exam — and where to find them The surprising pass rates for both first-time and repeat test takersOur Partners:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
PPI - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
School of PE - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/sopeResources Mentioned:
Construction Exam Episode (#159) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msg8mzjyxd8
Geotechnical Exam Specs - https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/Civ-Geo-April-2022_r2.pdf
Geotech Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/geotechnical-engineering-books
Geotech Depth Practice Exam - https://gum.co/ZLbi
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
NCEES Website - https://ncees.org
NCEES YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/NCEESMedia
PE Exam Pass Rates - https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/pass-rates
OSHA - https://www.osha.gov
U.S. Department of Labor - https://www.dol.gov
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - https://www.usace.army.mil
US Department of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - https://highways.dot.gov
ASCE - https://www.asce.org
Pearson VUE - https://home.pearsonvue.comCEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.comThe Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportFri, 02 Dec 2022 - 25min - 161 - CEA - A Deep Dive into the Construction Depth Exam
Are you taking the construction depth section on the PE exam? Then this is for you! Today, we break down the specifications, detailing everything you need to know about it. From the construction topics, you need to internalize to the codes and standards you need to get familiar with.
Tune in to Learn:
What the PE Construction Exam looks like The 8 topics of the breadth portion of the exam and what they entail The 7 topics you'll need to internalize for the construction depth portion of the exam The codes and standards you'll need to know for the construction depth exam What are the pass rates for the PE Construction Exam?Our Partner:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audibleResources Mentioned:
NCEES Website - https://ncees.org/
NCEES YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/NCEESMedia
Construction Specs - https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/Civ-Con-April-2022_r2.pdf
OSHA - https://www.osha.gov/
U.S. Department of Labor - https://www.dol.gov/
CEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSat, 19 Nov 2022 - 22min - 160 - CEA - Teaching, Creating a Company, and Developing Balance with Ed Quesenberry
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own engineering firm but you are unsure how to handle all the demands? Today’s guest did just that. Ed Quesenberry established his own practice back in 2003, and today he teaches you how he balances it all: business owner, principal engineer, adjunct professor, husband, and father.
Tune in to Learn:
One thing you build in college that can help you for the rest of your career The biggest challenge you'll face starting your own engineering firm Reasons to get into Structural Engineering: should you do it for the money...alone? The industry's inherent profit problem — and how to solve it What it's like to be a civil engineer working in academia Balancing life responsibilities as a business owner: is it more difficult? The most important thing recent graduates should look for in a job, but most don't What young structural engineers just getting started in structural design should know The importance of licensure to advancing your career — in and out of a companyOur Partners:
Audible - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
CEA #156 With Dirk Bondy - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/cea156
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - https://www.calpoly.edu/
Beaverton Library - https://www.beavertonlibrary.org/
Portland State University - https://www.pdx.edu/
International Building Code (IBC) - https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/2018-i-codes/ibc/
Brunelleschi's Dome, by Ross King - AMAZONConnect With Ed:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-quesenberry-57113161/
Equilibrium Engineers - https://www.equilibriumllc.com/CEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSun, 13 Nov 2022 - 29min - 159 - CEA 157 - The Top 10 Most Interesting Projects in the USA in 2022
Today’s episode is about the top 10 biggest and most expensive projects currently going on in the US. These are scheduled to finish in the near future, and when they do, they will change (literally) everything. From urban mobility to electricity to natural gas — and even sports.
Our Partners:
Audible - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
Samsung - https://www.samsung.com
Amazon - https://amazon.com
California High Speed Rail - https://hsr.ca.gov
Buffalo Bills - https://www.buffalobills.com
AECOM - https://aecom.com
Blue Castle Holdings Group - https://bluecastleproject.com
Michael Baker International - https://mbakerintl.com
Virgin Group - https://www.virgin.com
U.S. Air Force - https://www.airforce.com
Venture Global LNG - https://venturegloballng.com
CEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSun, 06 Nov 2022 - 17min - 158 - CEA - Running A Business, Teaching, And Having Fun With Dirk Bondy
Today’s guest is Dirk Bondy, a superstar structural engineer specializing in post-tensioned concrete and a professor at UCLA and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In this episode, Dirk lays it all out for the next generation of structural engineers, including the “commoditization” of the profession due to the heavy (and blind) application of software tools.
Tune in to Learn:
Dirk Bondy's path to becoming a structural engineer What he learned by starting his own engineering firm that school never taught him The pros and cons of post-tensioned concrete — and where it's used Grouting post-tensioning: is it really necessary? The importance of knowing the fundamentals of engineering Structural engineering software: helpful tools or commoditization of the profession? How Saturday Night Live can help you learn post-tensioned concrete Dirk's #1 advice to those interested in structural engineering Why practicing engineers should get the teaching experienceOur Partner:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
California Poly State University - https://www.calpoly.edu
University of California, Los Angeles - https://www.ucla.edu
University of California, Berkeley - https://www.berkeley.edu
Stanford University - https://www.stanford.edu
TYLin Group - https://www.tylin.com/
Saturday Night Live - https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-liveConnect With Dirk:
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Email - dirk@senecastructural.com
Seneca Structural Engineering - http://www.senecastructural.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlAo3l4aRZRyuxQBWOn3JQ
CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comMon, 31 Oct 2022 - 43min - 157 - CEA - How Choice Humanitarian Works in Kenya with Oreu Lugogo
Today’s guest is Oreu Lugogo, CHOICE’s Country Director in Kenya. After studying abroad in the US and Europe, Oreu decided to go back to make a difference in the lives of those living in extreme poverty in his home country. And guess what…you can help too!
Tune in to Learn:
Oreu Lugogo's path to becoming CHOICE's Country Director in Kenya His education background and his decision to go back to Kenya The needs of villagers in Kenya — and how your engineering expertise can help How CHOICE determines the villages which expeditions will go to How are the expeditions organized and set up? What Oreu likes the most about his role How you can join CHOICE and help those people in povertyOur Partner:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audibleResources Mentioned:
CEA #149 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xs8Qx4M-pE
CEA #153 with Jen Dyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFiac1IOm8A
CHOICE Website - https://choicehumanitarian.org
CHOICE Instagram (@choiceorg) - https://www.instagram.com/choiceorg
CHOICE YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CHOICEHumanitarianOrg
CHOICE Twitter (@CHOICEorg) - https://twitter.com/choiceorg
CHOICE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CHOICEorg
Virginia Tech - https://www.vt.eduConnect With Oreu:
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Email - oreu@choicehumanitarian.org
CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comThu, 20 Oct 2022 - 31min - 156 - CEA - The Secrets to Passing Your Exams
What if I said that passing your FE/PE exam boils down to two extremely simple things? Well, believe it because it does. Today, Isaac and Mark will discuss not only what these two secrets are, but also how you can apply them to get over the hump of passing your exams.
Tune in to Learn:
Two simple secrets to passing your professional exams Passing rate differences for first-time and repeat takers The biggest hurdles for FE/PE repeat takers and how to overcome them A downside of the CBT format — and one resource to help with that The importance of failure to your professional journey Who should you truly compare yourself to? Mark's journey passing the PE exam with a full-time job and young kidsOur Partners:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Resources Mentioned:
CEA #51 with Tim Miller, NCEES Chief Officer of Exams - https://youtu.be/bMS11n5s3yY
CEA #64 with Zdenek Vymazal - https://youtu.be/kGzKD7Beb6A
The Backwards Brain Bicycle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzDaBzBlL0
NCEES Website - https://ncees.org
Our Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 14 Oct 2022 - 23min - 155 - CEA - Choice Humanitarian Director with Jen Dyer
Our guest today is Jen Dyer, a director at CHOICE Humanitarian helping those living in rural poverty in more than eight countries — including the US. Give this a listen to learn how you, as a civil engineer, have the knowledge to help provide basic needs to those who desperately crave it, from access to drinking water to good housing conditions.
Tune in to Learn:
Jen Dyer's background and how she became a Director with CHOICE What CHOICE Humanitarian is all about and the countries they currently serve What makes CHOICE stand out among many other humanitarian groups How you as a civil engineer can be of incredible help to CHOICE's initiatives worldwide How COVID impacted CHOICE's operations Jen's top 2 most impactful humanitarian projects so far A case of devastating poverty in the US you don't even know — and how you can help One thing that blew Jen away during her expedition to Kenya this year Two announcements about Civil Engineering Academy’s future plansOur Partner:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audibleBuilt Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built ( civac for 10 percent off)
Resources Mentioned:
CEA #149 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xs8Qx4M-pE
CHOICE Website - https://choicehumanitarian.org
CHOICE Instagram (@choiceorg) - https://www.instagram.com/choiceorg
CHOICE YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CHOICEHumanitarianOrg
CHOICE Twitter (@CHOICEorg) - https://twitter.com/choiceorg
CHOICE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CHOICEorgConnect With Jen:
Email - jdyer@choicehumanitarian.org
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-dyer-bab657182
CEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 07 Oct 2022 - 27min - 154 - CEA - Distractions and How to Resolve Them
Distractions are everywhere. But the question is: do you allow them to distract you? Today, we’ll dive into simple things you can do to make sure they don’t, whether you’re studying for the FE/PE exam, getting tasks done at work, or spending quality time with loved ones.
Tune in to Learn:
What are good and bad distractions? A simple way to start doing what really matters every day 3 study tips to supercharge your FE/PE preparation Should you use your phone while studying? Hint: It depends 2 ways to avoid burnout while you prepare for your exams The one thing that's missing for you to make the most out of your study timeOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtAudible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
CEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 30 Sep 2022 - 19min - 153 - CEA - Iron Ring Girls In Engineering with Mina Dezyanian
We’ve all heard the phrase, “we need more women in engineering.” But is it enough to get them into it…only? Today’s guest is Mina Dezyanian and she’s the founder of IronRingGirls, the online home to resources for helping women in engineering build successful careers.
Tune in to Learn:
The only right way to get more women into STEM Two red flags women should pay attention to in the workplace How women can have more confidence in the male-dominated engineering field Two non-technical aspects of your workplace that's important for your success You can like what you do, but does it fit your personality? Why you should stop trying to find the "right place" for you professionally Two valuable things to building a successful engineering career How IronRingGirls came to be and how it helps women in engineeringOur Partners:
Purple Mattress - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/purpleAudible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built ( civac for 10 percent off)
Connect With Mina:
Mina’s LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mina-dezyanian
IronRingGirls Website - http://ironringgirls.com
IronRingGirls Instagram (@ironringgirls) - https://www.instagram.com/ironringgirlsResources Mentioned:
University of Toronto - https://www.utoronto.caOntario Society Professional Engineers (OSPE) - https://ospe.on.ca
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CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
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Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSat, 24 Sep 2022 - 32min - 152 - CEA - The ASCE Director of Technical Advancement - Lindsay O'Leary
Have you ever wondered what goes behind the scenes of everything ASCE does? The institutes? The events? The codes and standards? Today’s guest has the answer. Lindsay O’Leary is a licensed civil engineer who found her passion in the nonprofit arena and now supports civil engineers and the advancement of the profession working at ASCE.
Tune in to Learn:
A career path Lindsay took that most civil engineers are not aware of Lessons from working in the civil engineering consulting sector for 10+ years 3 career-changing benefits of actively participating in professional organizations What engineers need to make good managers — and it has nothing to do with them 4 effective tips for young engineers just getting started in their careers How ASCE advocates for decision-making in the government regarding infrastructure The ASCE process to develop the codes and standards civil engineers use dailyOur Partners:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built[civac for 10 percent off]Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Resources Mentioned:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - https://asce.org
Infrastructure Report Card - https://infrastructurereportcard.org
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) - https://asce.org/sei
Environmental Water Resources Institute - https://asce.org/ewri
ASCE 7 - https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/asce-7
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - https://transportation.house.gov/committee-activity/issue/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - https://www.ansi.org
University of Central Florida - https://www.ucf.eduConnect With Lindsay:
Email - loleary@asce.org
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayoleary/
Twitter (@LindsayAnneO) - https://twitter.com/LindsayAnneOCEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0QInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
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Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 16 Sep 2022 - 36min - 151 - CEA - I Bless the Rains Down in Africa
Today, Isaac sums up his trip to Kenya with CHOICE Humanitarian, an organization helping those living in rural poverty. From lack of clean water to poor housing conditions, he elaborates on what he came away with after seeing the world through different lenses — and how you, as a civil engineer, can help these people more than you think.
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Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built (Use Code: CEA10)Resources Mentioned:
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CHOICE Humanitarian - https://choicehumanitarian.org
Tsavo East National Park - http://www.kws.go.ke/content/tsavo-east-national-park
Tsavo West National Park - http://www.kws.go.ke/tsavo-west-national-park
Amboseli National Park - http://www.kws.go.ke/amboseli-national-park
CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSat, 10 Sep 2022 - 35min - 150 - CEA - How to Crush Your Career Advancement
Doesn't matter if you’re an intern or a junior engineer, advancing your civil engineering career is about getting one step further towards the position you want to be in. In today’s episode, you’ll learn all about the credentials and aspects that can propel you to get there — whether your company has clear promotion guidelines or not.
Tune in to Learn:
The most important credential all civil engineers need to advance their careers The ideal timeline to take your professional exams Can you take the PE exam before completing 4 years of experience? Hint: probably. What to prove about your experience to successfully apply to take the PE exam Three credentials beyond the FE and PE — and where they're most valued The one thing you need to keep all your credentials valid How to go about setting and achieving career goals in a corporate environment How to get to that next-level position in your company How young engineers can ask questions to and learn from busy senior engineersOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
FE Exam - https://ncees.org/engineering/fe
PE Civil Exam - https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/civil-cbt
PMP Certification - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp
Leed AP Certification - https://www.usgbc.org/credentialsCEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comThu, 01 Sep 2022 - 30min - 149 - CEA - Dr. Nehemiah Mabry and STEMedia's Mission
Today’s guest is Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E., the founder of STEMedia — an ed-tech and media company empowering STEM professionals in underrepresented groups. Elaborating on his own career path, from undergraduate all the way to his PhD, he’ll prompt you to think about what “success” in STEM fields really looks like.
Tune in to Learn:
A career solution Dr. Nee used after graduating in the middle of the Great Recession Are a Master's and a PhD really necessary for your career? Should you go for it? The #1 challenge with success in STEM — and it's not intelligence How STEMedia helps boost the careers of underrepresented people in STEM Three converging trends in STEM that can change the field in the near future Dr. Nee's top advice for making it in the civil engineering world What it's like to be a black engineer — and why everybody else should listen An extremely simple tip for you to overcame all your failures and get what you want One resource to help you master public speaking and supercharger your STEM careerResources Mentioned:
Dr. Nehemiah Mabry - https://www.nehemiahmabry.com
STEMedia - https://www.stemedia.com/connect
STEM Success Summit - https://www.stemsuccesssummit.stemedia.com
Present for Profit Course - https://stemedia.com/courses
@yourfemaleengineer - https://www.instagram.com/yourfemaleengineer
@engineeringmemesguy - https://www.instagram.com/engineeringmemesguy
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) - https://www.nsbe.org
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) - https://www.shpe.org
North Carolina State University - https://www.ncsu.edu
Marshall Space Flight Center - https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/home/index.html
NASA Graduate Student Research Program - https://www.nasa.gov/stem/fellowships-scholarships/index.htmlCEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSat, 27 Aug 2022 - 34min - 148 - CEA - Earning Your P.Eng by Passing the FE Exam with Andrew Jackson
Did you know the FE exam can help you become a licensed engineer outside the US? Today’s guest is Andrew Jackson, a Canadian geoscientist and part owner of a geotech firm who passed the FE after taking The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course. Why? The FE allows him to get his P.Eng. license!
Tune in to Learn:
Andrew's story getting into civil engineering without a civil engineering degree How to get your P.Eng license in Canada with America’s FE and PE exams One strategy he used to get up to speed after years out of school How Andrew tackled civil engineering subjects he knew nothing about without a degree How much of the exam specs should you really know? Hint: it's not what you think What Andrew wishes he’d known about the CBT exam before going into it What to do when preparing for the FE that can save you a lot of time during the exam How many alternative-item type and theory questions you can expect on the FE What you should do in the week prior to your examOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtCEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSun, 21 Aug 2022 - 26min - 147 - CEA - Albania in Construction to USA Geotech PM with Spiro Kola
In this episode, Spiro Kola explains the good and bad of becoming a civil engineer in the US coming from another country. From lessons learned after graduating and taking the FE exam to how he landed a job in the middle of the pandemic in his chosen field, Spiro has you covered — whether you’re an immigrant or US citizen.
Tune in to Learn:
The biggest hurdle for international students coming into the US to study engineering What civil engineering undergrads should be doing in school in addition to studying Lessons learned after taking the FE exam three times you need to know Alternative-Item Type Questions: how often do they appear? Are they more difficult? Strategies to land a civil engineering job — plus an old-school way that still works What the decoupling of the PE exam is and what it means for those who pass the FE A little-known and unconventional resource for geotechnical engineersCEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comResources Mentioned:
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Spiro’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spiro-kola-ei-039180107
ECS - https://www.ecslimited.com
American Concrete Institute (ACI) - https://www.concrete.org
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - https://www.asce.org
Concrete Canoe Competition, by ASCE - https://www.asce.org/communities/student-members/conferences/asce-concrete-canoe-competition
Steel Bridge Competition, by AISC - https://www.aisc.org/education/university-programs/student-steel-bridge-competition
D-Day, by Stephen Ambrose - AMAZON LINK
University of Florida - https://www.ufl.eduSat, 13 Aug 2022 - 19min - 146 - CEA - Crazy About Concrete with Tyler Ley
Calling all concrete aficionados out there! Today's guest is none other than concrete geek Tyler Ley himself. In this episode, drawing on his professional experience and years of research, he’ll make you crazy about concrete, too — but maybe not as much as he is.
Tune in to Learn:
Why concrete is the greatest material on the planet Sustainability: what does the future look like for concrete and those who work with it? An essential material with more CO2 emissions than concrete most people don't know of The secret to making good use of concrete's carbon footprint — and how to reduce it A problem with concrete known for years with no official method to measure it...until now Baby aspirin for concrete: two kinds of "concrete medicine" that makes it better What's Ultra-High Strength Concrete? Where is it used? How is it made? Specific career paths for concrete enthusiasts who want to work with it How you can help with improvements in the concrete field as a working civil engineerOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Resources Mentioned:
Tyler Ley’s Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/tylerley
Tyler Ley’s Instagram (@concrete.tyler) - https://www.instagram.com/concrete.tyler
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - https://www.usace.army.mil
ASCE - https://asce.org
Oklahoma State University - https://go.okstate.edu
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - https://www.faa.gov
DoD Grant - https://dlnseo.org/NSEPCEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
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The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 05 Aug 2022 - 35min - 145 - CEA - Engineering Our Future PE Course and Tips with Luis Duque
If you want to pass your PE exam but think there’s no time for you to learn all the technical content, then this episode is for you. Today, Luis Duque from Engineering Our Future shares a recently released study guide that teaches you how — not what — to study for the PE exam so you can pass it once and for all…as he did on his first try.
Tune in to Learn:
How Luis prepared for and passed his PE Exam all by himself An underappreciated outcome of taking the PE exam that supercharges your career A scientifically proven study technique that helps you learn more...faster The only two things you need to consider when choosing your depth section How much time you should give yourself to prepare for the exam What the PE exam decoupling is and how it impact when you should (not "can") sit for it Luis’s study guide teaches you how, instead of what, to study for your PE examCEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comResources Mentioned:
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The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide (Use Code CEA to Get 10% Off) - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide
Free PE Course - https://engineeringourfuture.gumroad.com/l/FreePECourse
PE Civil Structural Notes - https://engineeringourfuture.gumroad.com/l/PE-Structural-Notes
Engineering Our Future Website - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com
Engineering Our Future Podcast #43 with Isaac Oakeson - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/043
Engineering Our Future Blog - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/home/blog
ASCE's PE Exam Review Courses - https://www.asce.org/education-and-events/explore-education/pe-exam-reviewsFri, 29 Jul 2022 - 24min - 144 - CEA - Success After 3 FE Attempts with Sean Arledge
Do you doubt you can pass your FE and PE exams if you’ve been out of school for a while and have a busy schedule? Then today’s guest is living proof you just need the right resource. Sean Aldridge took the FE exam three times, but the third time around was completely different with the help of The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course.
Tune in to Learn:
Sean's journey passing the FE exam on his third attempt after 2+ years out of school How Sean prepared differently with the help of The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course What Sean enjoyed the most about the course — and why you will, too What makes CEA's FE review course different from the other options out there A studying technique to use in your daily commute to make good use of that time How to approach questions on exam day — including the alternative-item type questions A mistake Sean made on exam day you should definitely avoid Sean's #1 advice to those considering or already preparing for their FE Exam How to stay motivated as a repeat test-taker — and why you shouldCEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comResources Mentioned:
NCEES - https://ncees.orgFE Civil Practice Exam, by NCEES - https://account.ncees.org/exam-prep/431
Microsoft Scheduler - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/meeting-scheduler
Engineer, by Kenza - https://www.engenieer.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportFri, 22 Jul 2022 - 25min - 143 - CEA 141 - Rocking the PE, ASCE, and Social Media with Vanessa
Today’s guest is Vanessa, a transportation engineer who “accidentally” got into the field and later became an Instagram superstar sharing her career experiences. In this episode, she breaks down all the lessons she learned along this journey into actionable tips you can apply to your own career.
Tune in to Learn:
The two scenarios in which civil engineering is (or was) a great career choice for you How to succeed in civil engineering — even if you don't like math and science One myth about the field that needs to be debunked right away Five tips to prepare for your PE exam to pass it once and for all What Vanessa regrets about her FE Exam that you should do differently What's the Femineer ® Program at San Diego State University? The reason she started her famous Instagram account focused on civil engineering Her top tips for those engineers who also want to start and scale a creative outletResources Mentioned:
Vanessa's Instagram (@itsvnessa) - https://www.instagram.com/itsvnessa
Vanessa's TikTok (@its_engineervnessa)- https://www.tiktok.com/@its_engineervnessa
Vanessa's YouTube Chanel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8qCPstxlZ1hJJXsc-ZIL2Q
Engineer to Entrepreneur - https://engineer2entrepreneur.netASCE - https://asce.org
Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) - https://www.wtsinternational.org
American Public Works Association (APWA) - https://www.apwa.net
San Diego State University - https://www.sdsu.edu
Femineer ® Program - https://www.engineering.sdsu.edu/explore/femineer_program.aspxCal Poly Pomona - https://www.cpp.edu
CEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 15 Jul 2022 - 27min - 142 - CEA - Building Your Personal Brand with Shingle
Who said you can only work at a firm as an engineer?! Today’s guests are Aaron and Wes, the co-founders of shingle. It’s a platform that allows you to provide engineering services independently — and make your own name in the field rather than spend your career building the firm’s brand.
Tune in to Learn:
Is your successful engineering career enough to do financially well in life? What shingle is and how it helps you sell engineering services to make more money How you can effectively use shingle while keeping your full-time engineering job How do you have access to expensive software tools while selling on shingle? The differences in work requested by big and small firms on the shingle A long-overdue industry change is about to happen — and the role shingle will play in it Can young engineers just starting their careers use shingle as well? One resource that will help you assess your life choices in terms of time — not money The importance of knowing the basics of entrepreneurship in today's worldOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/builtResources Mentioned:
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shingle - https://www.shingleit.com
Aaron Klimisch's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronklimisch
Wes Turecheck's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-turechek
Consultant Earnings Calculator - https://www.shingleit.com/consultant-calculator
Design of Welded Structures, by Omer W. Blodgett - amzn.to/3NLezU9
The Four-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss - amzn.to/3AA3EcN
The Tim Ferriss Show - https://tim.blog/podcast
The Armchair Expert - https://armchairexpertpod.com
STAAD software - https://www.bentley.com/en/products/brands/staad
PLS-CADD software - https://www.powerlinesystems.com/plscaddFri, 08 Jul 2022 - 38min - 141 - CEA - Your Guide to Construction Engineering with Kienen Koga
Is everything that’s said about construction engineering in fact true? The long work weeks? The lack of work-life balance? The pay? Well, today’s guest has the answers. Kienen Koga is a construction engineer and YouTube superstar who has been working in the industry since his college days. And today, he’ll lay out everything you wanted to know about it.
Tune in to Learn:
An uncommon technique Kienen used to decide if civil engineering was the right choice The power of internships — and how it changed Kienen's career plan and trajectory What a career in construction engineering looks like The truths and myths about work-life balance as a construction engineer The worst part of working in construction — and it has nothing to do with construction Are credentials important for a career in construction? Should you go to grad school? Kienen's experience and mistakes taking the FE and PE exams that you should avoid 3 easy tips to build a successful career you're truly proud of How to run a creative gig on the side of your day job The current drive for engineers to be more creative — and how to go about it if want to One aspect of the construction industry in Hawaii that doesn't exist in any other place Structural engineers (designers) vs construction engineers (builders)Our Partner:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Resources Mentioned:
Kienen Koga's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kienen-koga-pe-971b0885
Kienen Koga's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/kienenphysicsstuff
Kienen Koga's IG (@kikoga) - https://www.instagram.com/kikogaNCEES FE Exam Prep Materials - https://account.ncees.org/exam-prep
University of Hawaii - https://www.hawaii.edu
University of Washington - https://www.washington.edu
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - https://www.pearlharborhistoricsites.org/pearl-harborCEA Resources:
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Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSun, 03 Jul 2022 - 33min - 140 - CEA - Awesome Post-Tensioned Concrete Concepts with Michael Hopper
Ready for a free master class on post-tensioned (PT) concrete? Today, Michael Hopper, P.E., an Associate Partner at LERA Consulting Structural Engineers, elaborates on his professional experience designing award-winning post-tensioned concrete structures to teach you everything about it.
Tune in to Learn:
What prestressed concrete is and what makes it different from other structural systems Why pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete are both "prestressed concrete" Common applications of pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete How pre-tensioning and post-tensioning are achieved The structural and construction benefits of using post-tensioned concrete How void formers and post-tensioning can reduce construction effort and cost How post-tensioned concrete can help you reduce your building skin costs One aspect contributing more to global warming than concrete — and how PT can help When to use grouted and ungrouted post-tension systems What's the SE 2050 Commitment for structural engineering firms? Michael’s #1 advice for young engineers just getting startedOut Partners:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
School of PE - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/sope
Resources Mentioned:
Michael Hopper, PE - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hopper-p-e-7b5aa398
LERA Consulting Structural Engineers - https://www.lera.com
Columbia Uni Medical Center - https://www.lera.com/medical-education-building-columbia-uni
David Rubenstein Forum - https://www.lera.com/rubenstein-forum
Novartis Radiation Oncology Research Office Building - https://www.lera.com/novartis
ACI - https://www.concrete.org
ASCE - https://www.asce.orgStructural Engineering Institute (SEI) - https://www.asce.org/sei
SE 2050 Commitment - https://se2050.org
Penn State University - https://www.psu.edu
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportSat, 25 Jun 2022 - 35min - 139 - CEA - Creating Amazing Environments with Beyond CAD with Sam Lytle
Architects are years ahead of civil engineers regarding one crucial aspect of their projects. Today, Sam Lytle, founder of Beyondware, explains what that aspect is and how he’s aiming at closing that gap with Beyond CAD, a software tool for civil engineering projects powered by a video game engine!
Tune in to Learn:
How Sam Lytle found his way in an area most civil engineers don't even consider What architecture has that civil engineering lacks — and how video games can help Sam's entrepreneurial journey to provide civil engineers with (way) better software tools How Beyond CAD can help civil engineers in transportation and infrastructure One aspect of the civil engineering industry that will change in five years or less How Sam got funding from Epic Games to develop Beyond CAD What it's like to run and scale a company as an engineer by training Should you be a generalist or a specialist? The best, easy-to-use platform to start building your network today How to find what really makes you excited — and make a living out of itOut Partners:
PPI - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppiBuilt Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Resources Mentioned:
Sam Lytle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlytleBeyondware Website - https://beyondware.com
Beyond CAD Software - http://beyondware.com/beyondcad
Beyond Typicals Software - https://beyondware.com/bt
Civil FX, a Division of Parametrix - https://www.civilfx.com
Distracted Driving Simulator - https://www.civilfx.com/sadd
Epic Games - https://www.epicgames.com
Epic Game Store - https://store.epicgames.com
Epic's MegaGrants - https://www.unrealengine.com/megagrantsUnreal Engine - https://www.unrealengine.com
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - https://www.unlv.eduNevada Department of Transportation - https://www.dot.nv.gov
Project Neon (Nevada) - http://ndotprojectneon.com
American Public Works Association - https://www.apwa.net
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportFri, 17 Jun 2022 - 27min - 138 - CEA - Acing the FE with Brianna Talla
Are you preparing for the FE exam…again? You’re not alone! Today’s guest is Brianna Tallas, who passed the exam on her fourth try, years after school. In this episode, she lays out everything she learned along this journey, and how The Ultimate FE Review Course helped her finally get it done.
Tune in to Learn:
Briannas's journey taking the FE exam four times A little-known benefit of taking a review course — and it's not the course content The factors to consider when choosing the best review course for you What she loved about The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course — and why you will too The simple secret she learned as to correctly prepare for the FE exam Two test-taking strategies to help you manage your time during the exam Are there a lot of Alternative-Item Type (AIT) questions on the FE? Her top two tips for those preparing for this big examCEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.comThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacadReach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/supportSat, 11 Jun 2022 - 14min - 137 - CEA - Study Success with Deep Work Routines
Everybody can be busy, but what are you actually busy about? Today, you’ll learn how to get into “deep work mode” so you do what moves you forward, instead of only mundane tasks that get you nowhere. And guess what? You need deep work to pass your FE and PE exams.
Tune in to Learn:
The difference between busy work and deep work The two main things you need to start doing deep work Four strategies to get into "deep work mode" when you're supposed to How to deeply concentrate on the task at hand The role of big goals in getting you to focusOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built
CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.comThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comFri, 03 Jun 2022 - 13min - 136 - CEA - Engineering Issues with Supply Chain Management
The current supply chain crisis is causing a worldwide shortage of goods…and that includes components of construction materials. In this episode, you’ll understand exactly how these issues are affecting your work as a civil engineer, regardless of the discipline you’re in.
Tune in to Learn:
Today's supply chain issues and how they impact your civil engineering projects How this whole supply chain mess got started Best practices for civil engineers to deal with these issues at their job What civil engineering firms are doing to navigate this situation and stay in business “Here-to-stay” trends in civil engineering that emerged from these supply chain problemsOur Partner:
School of PE - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/sopeCEA Resources:
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
FREE Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSat, 28 May 2022 - 21min - 135 - CEA - Conceptual Problems You Need to Know for the FE and PE
You can expect 10-15 theory questions during each session of your FE or PE exam. The problem? You either know how to answer them or you don’t. So today, Isaac walks you through 12 of these, detailing what you should do in order to be prepared and how to approach them on exam day to give you the best shot at getting them right.
Question Topics Covered:
Wastewater treatment plant design Open channel flow Concrete construction work Project management Field compaction Soil shear strength Mechanical properties of materials Level of service (LOS) Types of concrete Truss systems In-situ geotech testsOur Partner:
Built Bar - https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built
CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.comThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
20 Bonus Theory Questions - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/breadth
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.comSat, 21 May 2022 - 26min
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