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Gearing up for the Civil FE for the first time? 🤔 Before you dive into studying, there are a few crucial things you should know about it so you can prep accordingly — and then take the exam effectively. 👇  In this episode, we break down all these basics of the FE exam so you know exactly what you’re up against. From what the exam tests you on, how it’s administered, and when and where you can take it…all the way to practical tips on how to prepare for these exact exam aspects so your exam day goes as smoothly as possible. Whether you haven’t started your FE journey yet or are getting ready to schedule your exam already, this episode will help you get the basics straight before test day so nothing gets in your way. 😉 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: What’s Covered on the Civil FE Exam The Exam Format & Interface Where You Take the Civil FE Exam References You Can Use on the Exam When Can You Take the Civil FE Exam? How Long is the Exam? Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Breaks When You (Actually) Finish Each Session How Many Questions are There on the Exam? Do You Need to Solve the Questions Sequentially? When and How You Get Your Results What to Do After Your Get a Passing Score What Score Do You Need to Pass? 📄 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Civil FE Exam Specifications Pearson VUE’s Test Center Searching Tool MyNCEES Account NCEES Video on Alternative Item Type (AIT) Questions 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

Passing the PE exam isn't always a straight play to the end zone. Gracie Johnson knows that firsthand. After 3 attempts off by 1-2 questions, she was down to one more run — and this time, she scored the touchdown! 👇 Gracie is a civil engineer in Texas who had a very turbulent experience with the PE exam. She got off to a rocky start in 2024, when the specs changes made the course she had bought totally obsolete. Then, she tried a review course that left her second-guessing herself.  Now, add in wedding planning, an unexpected apartment flood, and full-time job…and you've got quite a few curveballs to deal with. 😅 In this episode, she dives into how she managed to pull that off even with all of this going on, and everything she learned along the way. From how she organized her study time around her life and her insane cadence for taking practice exams that worked really well (+ why)...all the way to the biggest surprise she’s had on the exam that may be the reason why the Transportation pass rates plummeted in latest stats. If you’re taking the transportation PE exam, especially if you’re a repeat taker, you’ll want to listen to this one. There’s a lot of wisdom you can apply to your own prep, from someone who walked the walk. 😉 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How Her PE Exam Prep Started off on the Wrong Foot The Second Review Course She Signed up for...And What Was wrong With It Why She Took Transportation Even Though She Doesn't Work With It How She Found Civil Engineering Academy (And Went With It) Why She Didn't Switch Exams After a Few Failed Attempts Her Advice for Repeat Takers Questioning Whether They Should Switch Exams How CEA Helped Her Pick Herself Back Up After Her Third Failed Attempt An Unexpected Life Curveball That (Almost) Put a Damper on Her Studies What Her Study Schedule Looked Like With a Full-Time Job and Life How The Ultimate PE Course Planner Helped Her Stay on Track During Her Studies Her Insane Approach to Practice Exams Most People Would Call "Crazy," But Works! The Biggest Surprise on the Transportation Exam That Caught Her Off Guard What May Have Caused the Nosedive in the Latest Transportation PE Pass Rates What She Enjoyed About the CEA PE Course That Got Her Across the Finish Line How the Weight of Having to Pass the PE Carried Over Even After She Had Passed The Immediate Impacts of Passing the PE That She's Noticing at Work 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED CEA PE Course University of Oklahoma Dunaway 💬 CONNECT WITH GRACIE: LinkedIn 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE MATERIALS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

Failure of tanks that store highly hazardous chemicals can be huge, like the Longview Tank Disaster this year. The problem? The current method used to keep track of the structural integrity of the tanks is from 1967! 😲 There’s another way to spot thinning tank walls before they become a serious problem, and that’s exactly what Travis Keener, PE, jumps back on the show to talk about! After years working with SPCC plans and tank inspections, he’s been exploring with a brand-new method to measure tank wall thickness that could change the way engineers approach tank inspections forever. In this episode, he breaks down what this method is, how it works, its limitations, and what it means for the traditional ultrasonic thickness (UT) meters. Go give this episode a listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full interview on YouTube. 😉 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The Longview Tank Disaster: What, How, and Why It Happened What Causes the Deterioration of Tank Thickness Over Time How Tank Thickness is Evaluated Today (And What's Wrong With it!) A Brand-New (and More Effective) Way to Measure Tank Thickness How the Standard UT Meters Work How Laser Scans Compare to UT Meters Do These Laser Scanners Use LiDAR? How to Use Laser Scanners in Different Tank Conditions The Theoretical Inaccuracy of Laser Scans That Didn't Happen in the Real World When Laser Scanners Started Being Used (And What the Future Looks Like for It) When Tanks Typically Fail — and Why Are There Any Limitations to Using Laser Scanners to Measure Tank Thickness? Do Laser Scanners Mean the Death of Traditional Methods? The Primary Standards for Tank Safety & Who Sets Them The Cost to Use Laser Scanners (And How to Find a Way Around It) How to Use Laser Scanners With Floating Roof Tanks The Standard Method That Will Be Used 10 Years from Now….With Laser Scanners What the Repair of a Corroding Tank Looks Like 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED CEA Podcast #305 (Travis Keener) Longview Tank Disaster CSB Investigation Update Document Leica RTC360 OSHA Process Safety Management API STD 653 STI SP001 Standard 💬 CONNECT WITH TRAVIS: LinkedIn [email protected] (+1) 918 440-0136 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

What does a career in Structural Engineering look like? 🤔 Most people think it’s only the (demanding) technical side, but that’s not the case — and Structural Engineer Zach Bowden, P.E. is here to prove it. 👇 In this episode, Zach jumps on the show to pull back the curtain on what a career in Structural Engineering looks by diving into his own journey into the field. From how he got into it to what he learned working on every complex project from seismic design to mass timber...all the way to the need for the PE vs SE license if you want to build a career in structural engineering. Do you really need the SE? Zach answers that question. On top of that, there’s another side to Zach’s career that’s just as interesting: Structural Engineering educator. He also dives into why he started The Structural Engineering Podcast, and how talking with other Structural Engineers from across the industry has helped him in his own career, as well as given back to the next generation of Structural Engineers. If you’re a Structural Engineer — or thinking about becoming one — this conversation is packed with real-world lessons about building and growing a career in this field. So, go give this one a listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full interview with Zach on YouTube. 👍 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How Road Cycling Got Him into the Civil Engineering World What Made Him Pick Structural Engineering Over the Other Civil Disciplines The Aspect of Structural Engineering Most People Fear...But That's Why He Went for It When Can Structural Engineers Have Only the PE...and When Do They Need the SE? His Experience With the SE Exam So Far Is Structural Engineering a Good (and Lucrative) Route for a Civil Engineer? How The Structural Engineering Podcast (SEP) Got Started 2 Big Ways That Doing a Podcast Helped Him Both Professionally and Personally What Turns a Good Engineer into a GREAT Engineer? Why Engineers Do Make Good Leaders...But Engineering Alone Won't Be Enough 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED The Structural Engineering Podcast (Website) The Structural Engineering Podcast (YouTube) StructurEd AppMax Loeb, PE (SEP Co-Host) Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook, by Gary Vaynerchuk What Got You Here Won't Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith SEP Episode with Ron Klemencic Washington State University 💬 CONNECT WITH ZACH: LinkedIn 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

The normal path is getting the FE first and the PE second…but who said you can’t do it the other way around? 🤔 That’s what Angello Murekye did — and he passed both exams just 36 days apart! 😳 👇 Angello is a civil engineer who has practiced, taught, and conducted research in Uganda, Europe, and the United States. He came to the US for a PhD at Virginia Tech and built a career in the pavement segment of transportation.  At the time, skipping the FE made total sense for his unique situation to get licensed in the US…until it didn’t. 😅 In this episode, he shares the details of this unique journey to get the PE license by passing the FE second (and why!), while not holding back on exam prep tips that worked for him to get this done so soon (and so fast!) either. Whether you’re working toward your FE or PE, there’s a lot to take away from Angello’s story to apply to your own journey. And if you’re an international engineer, his journey offers even more useful pieces of advice for you on navigating the US path to license to supercharge your career. So, go give this episode a listen wherever you get your podcasts and go hear how Angello managed to pass both PE and FE just 36 days apart — and the lessons he picked along the way. 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How a Civil Degree in His Country is Regarded Differently from That in the US The Big Challenge Civil Engineering Students Face in Europe...Like He Did Why He Made It a Goal to Get His PhD What International Civil Engineers Need to Do as Soon as They Get to the US His (Unique) Situation of Sitting for the PE Exam Before the FE — and Why How He Found Civil Engineering Academy One Aspect of CEA That He Liked Even Before He Signed up 3 Things He Enjoyed the Most About the Course That Made Him Pass How His Exam Prep Went in Terms of Time How Much He Scored on Practice Exams to Feel Ready for the Real Deal The 3 Non-Studying Aspects That Help You Pass the PE Faster (and More Easily) A Feature of the CEA PE Review Course He Thinks Helped Him a Lot How the PE License Immediately Helped Him in His Career The Most Honest Non-Studying Tip He Has for Anyone Gearing up for the PE 3 Proven Study Tips for Anyone Prepping for the FE and PE Exam What Getting the PE Meant for Him as an International Engineer in the US 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED Antony Fasano’s PE YouTube Channel Official NCEES YouTube Channel Official NCEES Practice Exams Virginia Tech 💬 CONNECT WITH ANGELLO: LinkedIn 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS: FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

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 USThe main differences between the Philippines and the US in the civil engineering fieldHis 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 hadHow he found Civil Engineering Academy — and why it was crucial to his successHow a career opportunity led him to change his depth exam3 tips for those taking the Civil PE ExamThe astonishing difference in difficulty between breadth and depth questionsWhy you already have what it takes to crush theory problems on the PETips for Filipinos interested in becoming licensed PEs in the USWhat is the NCEES approval process like for international applicants?  Our Partner: Audible   FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide   Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course AASHTO’s Green Book The Highway Capacity Manual Roadside Design Guide Book Texas Department of Transportation University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao Saudi Aramco Petroleum   Connect With Jonathan: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: 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   Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn [email protected]

Transportation is changing fast. From sustainability concerns to climate resiliency to EVs, the systems we use today will look very different very soon. That’s what Christy Mihyeon Jeon joins us to talk about. 👇 After 24 years in transportation planning and engineering, working on everything from major highway projects to electrification of transportation systems, as well as being named one of the “100 Most Influential Women in Engineering,” she’s someone everyone in the industry should listen to.  In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on what transportation planning actually is and how it differs from the other niches within transportation engineering — like traffic operations. But what about where the industry headed? 🤔 Way ahead of you! She also dives into what that future will likely look like. From EVs all the way to autonomous vehicles, the future of transportation systems and infrastructure will be very different — and getting there means overcoming some really complex challenges she also talks about here. Whether you already work in transportation or you're thinking about jumping into the field, this conversation can help you see the bigger picture for what’s currently going on in the profession…and what’s still to come. So, hit play to give this one a listen and hear what Christy has to say about the present and future of transportation engineering. 😉 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Her Traffic Jams Got Her into the Transportation Engineering World Which of Her Credentials Had the Biggest Impact on Her Career How She Managed to Skip the FE and Go Straight for the PE (+ How Difficult It Was) The Story Behind How She Became a PE in a State That Requires the FE First How "Sustainability" in Engineering Has Changed Over Time...And What It Means Today What Transportation Planning Really is The Biggest Challenge She's Had to Overcome in Her Career (And How It Impacts You) What the Concept of "Resiliency" Means (And How Differs From One State to Another) The Impact of Electrification on Transportation Infrastructure and Planning The 3 Big Components of the Future of Our Transportation Systems The Biggest Concern Before the Full Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles is Possible Her Top Piece of Advice for Women to Thrive in Engineering How Joining Professional Organizations Can Supercharge Your Career (And Life) The Only Skill You Need to Be a Successful Engineer That Takes a Long Time to Learn 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED Georgia DOT Incorporating Sustainability in Transport Planning, by Christy Jeon Christy's "Top 20 Under 40" Nomination 💬 CONNECT WITH CHRISTY: LinkedIn 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice ExamF E Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

Not finding reliable engineering talent for your projects when you need it? After 20 years running his AEC firm, Brian Sullivan knows that problem all too well — and he’s now set out to tackle it from a completely different angle. 👇 In this episode, Brian talks about his journey from starting, scaling, and selling his own civil engineering firm to building an engineering tech company called GigBench that puts an end to this problem once and for all. The idea? 🤔 Be the place where firms can find vetted, experienced professionals, without having to make a full-time hire…while engineers can find more flexible engineering work, without having to leave their day job. Whether you’re thinking about freelancing as a civil engineer yourself or need freelance engineering work for your company, you need to sign up for GigBench — and Brian spills the beans on everything you need to know about it. So, go check it out wherever you get your podcasts to hear more about what he’s building with GigBench, how it works, and how you can take advantage of it. 😉 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: A Big Problem He Faced Running His Own Firm That Gave Him the Idea for GigBench How He Started GigBench After Selling His Firm How GigBench Works (For Engineers and Firms) Is GigBench Only for the AEC Industry? How AEC Freelancers Benefit from Using GigBench How AEC Employees Can Use GigBench Without Breaking Any Non-Compete Clauses GigBench's Official Launch and How Engineers Can Join as Soon as It Does The 2 Business Challenges He's Facing Trying to Build GigBench The Business Skill He Learned Building His Firm That’s Applicable to Every Business The 2 Biggest Values He Learned in His Firm That He's Now Applying to GigBench The Monetization Model of GigBench (+ Its Fees for You) How GigBench Can Work For Hungry Retirees as Well The Most Important Lesson in His 20-Year Career You Need to Take to Heart 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED GigBench Sullivan Engineering Acquisition ConEdison Manhattan College UpWork 💬 CONNECT WITH BRIAN: LinkedIn [email protected] 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

Freaking out trying to choose the exam prep resources for the Transportation PE that are actually worth your money? 🤔  With so many options, it's easy to go down a rabbit hole…but you don’t have to. 👇 In this episode, we’re sharing our hand-picked list of the top Transportation PE study materials worth considering for each one of the main aspects of an exam prep to help you cut through the noise.  That way, you nail down your options to only a few resources, pick the ones you think give the biggest bang for your buck, and finally get your studying going. So, if you want to pass the Civil PE Transportation exam, give this episode a listen and pick your study materials from this list. 😉 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The 3 Main Categories of Any Good Exam Prep 3 Resources to Brush Up on the Theory 6 Books That Give You 500+ Problems to Practice With 7 Realistic Practice Exams for You to Simulate the Real Deal How to Approach Problem-Solving the Right Way When Studying for the PE How to Take Practice Exams Effectively When Prepping 📖 THEORY REVIEW: PE Civil Transportation Review Manual PE Civil Exam Review Guide (Transportation) Daniel Findley’s YouTube Playlist ✍️ PRACTICE PROBLEMS: Six-Minute Solutions: Transportation Depth Questions The Essential Guide to Passing The Transportation Civil PE Exam CEA Transportation PE Practice Problems Playlist PE Civil Transportation Workbook 100 Bonus Transportation Theory Questions All-in-One PE Practice Exams: Breadth and Depth 🖥️ PRACTICE EXAMS: Official NCEES PE Civil: Transportation Exam (Old Version) Official NCEES PE Civil: Transportation Exam (Newest Version) Transportation Depth Practice Exams The Ultimate Transportation PE Exam Civil PE Practice Exam: Transportation Depth Transportation Depth PE Civil Engineering Exams Civil PE Practice Exam: Breadth + Transportation Depth PE CBT Exam Simulator 📄 OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED: April 2024 Changes to the PE School of PE’s Transportation Guide Review Video The Importance of Practice Exams in Your Prep 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU: The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES: Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS: FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Management Training Workbook FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA! Website Newsletter Free CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

What if you could pass the FE exam on your first try…totally on your own? Clara Feitoza did exactly that — and she says CEA played a huge role in helping her get there. Here’s how. 👇 After nearly three years out of college, Clara had to juggle work, graduate school, and an insanely intense 2.5-month study plan. She listened to our podcast in every way she could and used the strategies she picked up from passing CEA students to build a game plan she could actually stick to. And boy, did she stick to it! Clara worked through more than 2,000 practice problems, took weekly practice exams (not a typo!), and used what she had to help her learn: AI tools as her “study buddy.” In this episode, she shares all the details of this journey. From the tips from past CEA students that worked perfectly for her, all the way to the lessons she had to learn herself while going through the process. If you’re taking the FE exam, there’s plenty here for you to steal and apply to your own prep to get this thing over with as soon as possible. Go check it out! 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How She Got into the Environmental Engineering World (And Why) What She Does Today as an Environmental Engineer in Canada The Washington Accord: Why the NCEES Exams Matter Even Outside of the US Her Insane Exam Prep Routine to Knock Out 1,000+ Problems Per Month (And Why) How Being a Curious Graduate Student Helped Her With the Exam The Mind Trick That Made Her Feel at Easy Walking into the Exam What Made Her Panic a Bit Once the Exam Began That You Should Be Aware of How Confident She Walked Out of the Exam Room Her Biggest Tip for Anyone Taking the FE Exam Why She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy for Any Test-Taker Out There 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED Clara's LinkedIn Post The Washington Accord 💬 CONNECT WITH CLARA: LinkedIn 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

Passing the PE is tough enough on its own. Now, throw being a first-time mom of a newborn with three failed past attempts into the mix, plus a job. That’s exactly where Jennifer Caron found herself. 👇 After trying other review courses, she failed the exam twice. For the third time, she joined Civil Engineering Academy and, even though she had another failed try, this time was different. She reached out to us for guidance, we personally helped her rebuild her game plan, and she came back for the fourth (and final) round at the Construction PE Exam. 💪 In this episode, she gets real about what it took throughout this journey to finally get this done. How she balanced studying with motherhood, what really matters in your studies that you have to commit to…all the way to what helped her pick herself up after three tries (and how). If you're a repeat taker working parent  feeling beaten down by this exam, Jennifer's story is one you’ll want to hear. And if you are also taking the Construction PE exam specifically, then her story is something you must listen. Go check it out wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Her Journey Into Civil Engineering as a Math Teacher Why the Transition from Math to Civil Engineering Was Harder Than It Seems Her Experience With the FE Exam as Math Teacher-Engineer What Pushed Her to Go for the PE Why She Chose Civil Engineering Academy After Failing Twice Other Courses Her Tips for All the Women Gearing up for the PE Exam as a Mom The One Thing About CEA That Made All the Difference in Her Prep  The Only Right Way to Study for the PE (That She Learned the Hard Way) Does the Difficulty of the PE Exam Change From One Try to Another? The Role of Practice Exams in Your Studies..And Why Not All of Them are Worth It The Importance of a Support Group in Your Prep Her Crucial Tip for All the Repeat Takers Like Her to Get Over This Thing Why the Construction PE is One of the Most Challenging Exams How AI Helped Her Get Familiar With All the Codes & Standards for the Construction PE A Small Quirk With the Codes on the Exam That Force You to Know Them Inside and Out How Things are Like in the Test Center on Exam Day Her 2 Last-Second Tips for Anybody Prepping for the PE Exam Why She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy to Every PE Examinee What Does a Civil Engineer Working in Underground & Submarine Transmission Do? 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED Mid-America Christian University University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Burns & McDonnell 💬 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: LinkedIn 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channe [email protected]

If you're planning to take the Civil PE Structural Exam in 2027, then this episode is a must-listen for you to stay on top of all the exam changes you’ll be dealing with on exam day. 👇 In this one, we wrap up our 2027 PE exam specifications review series by taking a closer look at the Structural Exam. We compare the current specs with the new ones and break down what's actually changing — and what isn't.  Just like it happened with the others, the exam content isn't getting flipped on its head (yet). But the required design standards are changing…and Structural had the most updates than any of the other exams when it comes to the codes. 😲 So, if you’re planning to get over this hump in 2027 and finally get the PE license, no need to panic. We cover everything you’ll be getting into in this episode. 😉 Go check it out, and don’t forget to share it with that friend or coworker who will be gearing up for this as well! 🎧 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Where to Find the New Specs for the Structural PE (+ Exam Info & Resources Recap) The Biggest Confusion With the New Specs: Why Does It Read "Effective 2024"? Will the Exam Format Change in 2027 With the New Specs? What's Changing in the Exam Content in 2027 — or is It? What's Really Changing in the Exam in 2027 Big Time! A Rundown of the Updated List of Standards for the 2027 Exam Is the Structural PE Exam the Most Code-Heavy? How We Can Help You Pass the Structural PE Exam 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Civil PE Exam Page 2024 Civil PE Structural Exam Specifications 2027 Civil PE Structural Exam Specifications 2027 Water Resources Specs Review Episode 2027 Transportation Specs Review Episode 2027 Construction Specs Review Episode 2027 Geotechnical Specs Review Episode NCEES YouTube Channel NCEES Video Tutorial NCEES Exam Prep Materials NCEES ADA Accommodations Page 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU: The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES: Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS: FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Management Training Workbook FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA! Website Newsletter Free CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

Ever wondered whether you're on the right career path for you — or if there's a better opportunity out there you just haven't found yet? 🤔  In both cases, figuring it out alone is overwhelming…and that’s when this week’s guest comes in. This week, we bring back Jeff Perry on the podcast. After years of helping engineers build intentional careers through his coaching, he’s expanded into the recruiting world — which allows him to help you one step further by finding you that purpose-based job. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the recruiter’s role in your career and clears up some of the biggest misconceptions engineers have about it. He also shares awesome practical insights on the importance of LinkedIn, career growth, and what employers are looking for today. So, whether you're actively job-hunting, thinking about making a pivot, or simply want to be more intentional with where your career is headed, this episode is packed with advice you cannot afford to miss. Go check it out! 🎧 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: A Brand-New Chapter for Him to Help You With Your Engineering Career The 2 Misconceptions Engineers Have About Recruiters The Most Important Thing to Recruiters (for the Benefit of Companies & Candidates) Hidden Job Openings: The Superpower of Recruiters Most People Overlook When to Use a Recruiter vs. a Career Coach Technical vs. Soft Skills: What Companies are Currently Valuing the Most The Single Biggest Mistake Engineers Make When Trying to Advance Their Careers The Only "Resume" You Need to Worry About to Get You the Best Opportunities A Real-Life Example of How to Demonstrate Your Specialty to Get Job Offers The Hardest Part of the Recruiting World He Didn't Expect 2 Career Lessons He Learned in His Evolution from Coaching to Recruiting How a Relationship With a Recruiter Could Help You (Even If You Like Where You're at) What's the Biggest Red Flag on a Resume? LinkedIn: Good or Bad? Is Job-Hopping a Bad Thing? When Picking a New Company, Salary or Culture? Is It Better to Work Remotely, Hybrid, or in the Office? The One Interview Question Every Job Interview Should Ask? What an Intentional Engineer is (And How to Become One) 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED CEA Episode #104 (1st Episode With Jeff) CEA Episode #241 (2nd Episode With Jeff) 💬 CONNECT WITH JEFF: LinkedIn Website Careers Launch Talent Group 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

Are you an international engineer looking to build an engineering career in the US? 🤔 It may feel impossible, but our latest guest did it…and without any background in engineering whatsoever. 😲 👇 This week, we sit down with Shahzaib Bangash, who left his Architecture career in Pakistan to build an Engineering career in the US. That’s when he first learned what becoming a PE in the US actually entails. 😅 In this episode, he shares all the details of this journey. From working odd jobs to pay for his Master’s all the way to his experience passing the FE and PE exams after multiple attempts (with a baby on the way on each!) If you're an international professional chasing the American dream, this conversation is packed with proof that your background doesn't define where you end up…and practical advice for how to make it happen. 😉 So, go check it out!  And if you’re an American engineer who happens to know an international engineer working toward licensure in the U.S., be sure to share this one with them! 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: His Journey from Architect in Pakistan to Professional Engineer in the US The Licensure Process He Went Through as an International Professional Do You Need to Prove Anything to Sit for the FE as an International Professional? The Most Important Lesson He Learned in His Prep to Pass the PE How He Bounced Back After a Fail (And His Advice for You to Do the Same) The 2 Metrics That Show You're Ready to Take the FE Exam Why the PE is a Completely Different Beast That Requires 100% of Your Dedication The One Factor That Indicates Which Civil PE Exam You Should Take The Number One Thing You Need to Master for the PE Exam to Do Well on It How to Handle All the Codes for the PE Exam the Right Way How He Passed 2 Civil Engineering Exams With No Background Education on It 2 Challenges International Professionals Face Going to the US What His First US Engineering Job Taught Him (And He Recommends It to Everybody) The Best Moment to Take the PE Exam — And Why How the PE License Has Helped Him in His Career So Far His Top Tip for Anyone Going Against the FE and PE Exams Why He Recommends Civil Engineering Academy's FE and PE Study Materials 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED NCDOT Transportation Engineering Associate (TEA) Program The Green Book Roadside Design Guide Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) North Carolina Department of Transportation Mehran University of Engineering and Technology North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 💬 CONNECT WITH SHAHZAIB: LinkedIn 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Manager Practice Exam FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA Website Newsletter FREE CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]

If the Geotechnical PE Exam is on your radar for 2027, then this next episode in our walkthrough series on the upcoming 2027 NCEES specification updates is for you! 👇 For this one, we dive into the geotechnical specifications and do what we did for the Water Resources, Transportation, and Construction exams — compare the current specs with the new one so you know exactly what's changing in 2027…and what isn't. The good news? 🤔 The exam topics themselves have stayed the same. The real story is the updated codes and standards you'll need to be familiar with on exam day.  So, if you’re planning to take the Geotech PE Exam next year, you’ll want to listen to this one to know what you’ll be up against — and how to prep for it. 💪 🚨 REMINDER 🚨 The official PDF document released by the NCEES for the 2027 specifications states that it’s effective 2024 for the exam content, and then that it’s effective 2027 when you scroll down to the codes and standards section. That’s correct! It means that the only thing they changed was the codes required — that’s why it reads “2027” — but the exam topics and content remain the same from the 2024 specs. Don’t let this technicality throw you off! 🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Where to Find the New Specs for the Geotech PE Exam (+ Exam Info Recap) How Much Does the PE Exam Cost?  The Process to Apply for the PE Exam...And The Importance of Having the FE Done How the NCEES Goes About Updating the Specs  Where to Find the Required Exam Resources (And How to Use Them on Exam Day) The NCEES Guide and Official Prep Materials for Test-Takers Where to Apply for ADA Accommodations for the PE Exam Where to Find the Latest Pass Rates on the Official Exam The Biggest Confusion With the New Specs: Why Does It Read "Effective 2024"?  What's Changing in the Exam Content in 2027 — or is It? What's Changing in the Design Standards for Geotech in 2027 The Increase in the Number of Codes Over the Years (+ The Key to Handle Them All) 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Our Civil PE Courses Our Civil FE Course Civil PE Exam Page 2024 Civil PE Geotechnical Exam Specifications 2027 Civil PE Geotechnical Exam Specifications 2027 Water Resources Specs Review Episode 2027 Transportation Specs Review Episode 2027 Construction Specs Review Episode NCEES YouTube Channel NCEES Video Tutorial on Searching the Handbook NCEES Examinee Guide NCEES Exam Prep Materials NCEES ADA Accommodations Page CEA Episode 250 (Nicole Hatfield on ADA Accommodations for the PE) 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU: The Civil FE Startup Guide The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES: Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses Floodplain Manager Review Course 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS: FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Bonus Theory Questions PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator Floodplain Management Training Workbook FE Environmental Practice Exam PE Environmental Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA! Website Newsletter Free CEA Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel [email protected]