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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.
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CEA - A Structural Engineer's Guide with Vince Marvin, PE, SE
Our latest episode with Vince Marvin, PE, SE is a gold mine for everyone interested in a career in Structural Engineering! He answers questions every Structural Engineer has, based on his own journey. How do you learn the ropes out of college? Do you need a master’s degree? Is the PE needed? Should you go for the SE, even with the low pass rates? 🤔 It’s all here! 👷
Tune in to Learn:
Grad school vs work experience: which one matters most for Structural Engineers?
Do Structural Engineers really need the PE license?
The importance of the SE for Structural Engineers
Can you take the SE without taking the PE first?
What's it like to take the SE Exam...and when should you take it?
Why the SE is getting more and more difficult to pass every year
The simple (but not easy) way to overcome the SE Exam's low pass rates
Tips for recent graduates going into the professional Structural Engineering world
How he went from design to leadership roles...and how you can too
The biggest challenge and the most rewarding part of being an engineering leader
What to do if you want to become a Structural Engineering manager
🤝 Our Partner:
Audible
☑️ Resources Mentioned:
Our Video on the PE Changes
SE Exam
ASCE
SEI
Lake Superior Consulting
Case Western Reserve University
📧 Connect With Vince:
LinkedIn
vincent.w.marvin@gmail.com
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
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CEA - Thriving in NY as a Civil Engineer with Mafuzul Mashud
Are you a civil engineer planning to go into project management…in New York? 🤔 Then this interview with Mafuzul Mashud, PE, is for you! He started out as a Transportation Engineer in Long Island, got his PE license out of the way, and worked his way up to Project Manager, overseeing big projects from New York’s MTA. 🗽 👷
Tune in to Learn:
The 3 biggest challenges of working in New York as a Civil Engineer
His all-time favorite project that would probably be your least favorite
How's it to switch from fieldwork to behind-the-desk design work?
How bad COVID-19 hit New York's traditional work scenario
His best advice to pass the PE Civil Exam... that you keep neglecting
Do you get an immediate raise or promotion after passing the PE?
His path from Transportation Design Engineer to Engineering Project Management
How being part of professional organizations helped him get the job he wanted
What salary levels can you expect as a civil engineer in NY?
The best skill you should master to go into project management
Our Partner:
Built Bar
Resources Mentioned:
Our Video on the PE Changes
TYLin Group
NYU University
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction and Development (MTA C&D)
New York City Housing Authority
ASCE NY Metropolitan Section
ASCE Met Section Forensic Engineering Group
ASCE Met Section Infrastructure Group
Connect With Mafuzul:
LinkedIn
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CFM® Practice Exam
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
Free Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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The Tech Revolution in Structural Engineering with Nick Heim | CEA 225
Can we train computers to “be” Structural Engineers? 🤔 In this episode, I chat with Nick Heim, a Structural Engineer working with parking structures, about the AI tools that can change the field forever. From machine learning teaching computers how to do the engineer’s calcs…all the way to using computer vision to “look for” potential structural issues in images and videos. 😲
Tune in to Learn:
What's computer vision and how does it impact the Structural Engineer's work?
Will AI put Structural Engineers out of business?
Are SEs recognized as much as they should?
Why flying drones is the first "tech tool" you need to master...immediately!
Why he went for the maintenance and restoration niche of Structural Engineering
4 ways he uses to find parking structure restoration work
2 things young engineers should focus on (+ how to do the second right in today's world)
What being part of professional organizations teaches you that school doesn't
What is it like to be the president of an ASCE local chapter?
The advice those getting started in their career should NOT take
Our Partner:
Built Bar
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Episode #216 (Drones in Civil Engineering)
AECTECH Podcast, host by Nick Heim
Nick Heim’s Articles on EM
New Jersey Institute of Technology
StructureCare
Connect With Nick:
LinkedIn
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
CFM® Practice ExamConnect With Us:
Free CEA Community
Free Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA - Building a Stormwater Management Consulting Business With Paige Brue
Have you thought of doing the same engineering work you do at your workplace, but for yourself? 🤔 Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Paige Brue about her own journey to start her consulting business! She dives into how her education allowed her to provide the type of services she provides, why having professional credentials is a must (and the easiest way to get them)...all the way to her best tips for aspiring firm owners. 😉 👇
Tune in to Learn:
How a devastating flood in her hometown got her interested in Water Resources
What led her to start her own engineering business
How to know if starting your own engineering practice is really for you?
2 pieces of advice before you (cluelessly) go and start your own firm
The number one thing you need to thrive professionally (and it's not only money)
What the CFM credential is all about
How her PE license and CFM credential are crucial for her independent work
The biggest misconception about an engineer's work that we only learn after school
What she did that made passing her PE a lot easier...and you should do too
Is it difficult to take the PE Exam in a discipline that's not yours?
Her experience with CA Seismic and Survey Exams (+ how difficult they are)
Her #1 advice for women to succeed in the field...that works wonders for men too.
Organizations for Water Resources folks and women engineers to join
Our Partner:
Built Bar
Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Floodplain Manager Review Course
The Ultimate CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
California Stormwater Quality Association
The 2008 Floods in Indiana
Purdue University
North Carolina State University
School of PE
Connect With Paige:
LinkedInWebsiteSurf City Hydraulic
Engineeringpaige.brue@surfcityh2o.com
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice ExamsP
E Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
Free Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA - The State of the AEC Industry with Mark Oakeson
Do you know how our AEC industry is doing and what we can expect in the years to come? No?! 🤔 Then this episode is for you! Mark jumps back on to share his recent roundtable discussion with other leaders of AEC companies to discuss their challenges, problems, new technology…all the way to what the future looks like for the industry. Is it positive? Well, give this a listen and you’ll find out! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
The biggest challenge in the AEC industry right now...plus 2 factors that can reduce it
Positive or negative: What's the outlook for the industry a few years down the road?
How the construction industry is still suffering from the impacts of COVID
The current state of employment in the industry
Why BIM modeling still hasn't been useful despite being talked about all the time
What leaders of AEC companies have to say about the use of drones in projects
The two sides of the AI implementation in civil engineering
Why the design-bid-build model has to be buried (plus a better alternative)
Our Store for Civil Engineers:
Civil Engineer Gear
Resources Mentioned:
CEA #219 - Robert Otani on the Use of AI
Utah Business Magazine
Building, Construction & Design Roundtable
Connect With Mark:
LinkedIn
Our Freebies:
The Civil PE Startup Guide
The 5 Best FE Resources
FREE CFM® Lecture Module
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review CourseCA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
Free Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA - An Uncommon Route to Finding Success as a Structural Engineer with Rebecca Miller
Do you think you’ve made the wrong decision of going into engineering just because the “common” roles don’t align with the life you want? 🤔 Well, you’re looking at it the wrong way! In this interview with Rebecca Miller, she dives into her non-traditional journey into Structural Engineering and how she intentionally designed a career in the field that matched her life goals instead of getting siloed into pre-existing job positions.
Tune in to Learn:
Her path into Structural Engineering from an unrelated background to inspire you
How her non-traditional background impacted her pursuit of the PE license
Why engineers can explore other career paths other than the traditional route
The best approach to studying for the PE exam that made her pass it
Her thoughts on the pros and cons of the changes coming to the PE in April
How she landed a job at a company that matched her life vision
The key aspect of finding the job the suits what you want out of life
Does working at an engineering tech company pay more?
Advice for women engineers to thrive
The right way to go about taking the PE Exam to avoid test anxiety and nervousness
2 ways to grasp engineering concepts for the PE Exam you probably never heard of
What's behind a really successful career...in one word
Our Store for Civil Engineers:
Civil Engineer Gear
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Quick Tip Video: April Changes to the PE Civil Exam
CEA #123 - Stephanie Slocum
She Engineers, by Stephanie Slocum
The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan
RISA Tech, Inc
RISA-3D Software
PLS-CADD Software
Buckingham Avenue, Rebecca's Online Shop
Amber Freund, RISA CEO
Concordia College
North Dakota State University
University of Minnesota
Connect With Rebecca:
LinkedIn
CEA Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
Free Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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