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Taking the PE Construction Exam? Then our interview with Paul Rosowski is for you! He passed one of the most brutal PE civil exams…without a Construction background and specialized in the Renewable Energy field. 😲 In this episode, he dives into his exam prep to help you pass this brutal exam too — plus some tips if you want to go down the Project Management route based on his own experience. 😉



Tune in to Learn:




How he got started preparing for the PE Exam


How long your exam prep should be


His tips for those taking the PE Construction Exam


What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course


His strategy for taking practice exams


A study tip to predict questions that may come your way


How many theory and AIT questions can you expect on the PE Exam?


How getting his PE helped him move up at work, from Engineer to Project Manager


What new professional skills does it take to be a project manager?


Why he recommends Civil Engineering Academy to future PE test-takers


Tips for those interested in getting into the Renewable Energy Industry



☑️ Resources Mentioned:

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

Westwood Professional Services

University of Wisconsin



📧 Connect With Paul:

LinkedIn

Instagram



🎁 Freebies:

The 5 Best FE Resources

The Civil PE Startup Guide

FREE CFM® Course Module



📚 Exam Prep Resources:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Breadth Practice Exams

PE Depth Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator



📱 Connect With Us:

Free CEA Community

YouTube Channel

Instagram

LinkedIn

support@civilengineeringacademy.com


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Ever got called up to testify in court after a project turned into a legal war? 🤔 Yeah…depositions in Civil Engineering are more common than you think, and you need to be prepared. Today, Mark jumps on to share his firsthand experience with his most recent deposition, plus the key takeaways for both navigating them and safeguarding your career. ⚖️



Tune in to Learn:


What are depositions in Civil Engineering projects?


The best thing to do when "invited" to testify


How do you prepare for a deposition?


What it's like to be in a deposition for a project issue


What should you do if you give a wrong answer?


Why your firm's layer's objection can't save you from giving an answer


The right way to avoid legal issues in your career


Key principles to successfully navigating a deposition





Our Partner:

Audible

Built Bar



OUR Freebies:

The 5 Best FE Resources

The Civil PE Startup Guide

FREE CFM® Course Module



Our Exam Prep Resources:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Breadth Practice Exams

PE Depth Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator (Updated for 2024 Specs)



Connect With Us:

Free CEA Community

YouTube Channel

Instagram

LinkedIn

support@civilengineeringacademy.com 


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Are you a foreign woman civil engineer in the US looking to get your PE? 🤔 Then our latest episode with Pei Huang is for you! She came to the US from China for her Master’s, got her PhD too, and passed her PE exam on the first try — while pregnant and working full-time! 😲 In this episode, she reveals her international journey from Environmental to Water Resources to Transportation…all the way to doing real estate on the side (No, not a typo. 😂)



Tune in to Learn:


Why she switched from Water Resources to Transportation Engineering


Why did she go for her PhD (and should you)?


How a PhD eliminates one step on your journey to becoming PE easier


Her exam prep strategy to pass the PE on the first try, pregnant and working full-time


Why working full-time while prepping for the PE Exam is actually a good thing


Challenges and cultural differences she faced being an international woman engineer


Advice for women engineers to thrive in the field


Her two-word piece of advice for young engineers, both men and women


The importance of mentors and the many different ways to find one


The BIG lie of “work-life balance”...and what it truly is.





Our Partner:

Audible



Resources Mentioned:

Silicon Slopes

University of Utah



Connect With Pei:

LinkedIn



Our Freebies:

The 5 Best FE Resources

The Civil PE Startup Guide

FREE CFM® Course Module



Our Exam Prep Resources:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Breadth Practice Exams

PE Depth Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator



Connect With Us:

Free CEA Community

YouTube Channel

Instagram

LinkedIn

support@civilengineeringacademy.com 


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Want to build a career in the drone industry…even as a civil engineer? 🤔 Chances are you already have what you need! In this episode, we interview Erik Bitzko, one of the first to ever fly drones (since the Section 333 days! 😲) who pioneered many of the techniques used in the utility world today. He’s now spreading the word all over the country as the Senior Vice President of Electric Utilities at Firmatek and teaches you how you can get into the industry as well.



Tune in to Learn:


How drones are being used in the utility industry and in civil engineering projects


3 interesting uses of drone you’ve never heard of before


How to stay up to date on drone tech and applications


How 3D printers are complement drone usage and application


What are the limitations of drones?


A day in his life as the Vice President of the drone program


The downsides of having working with drones


How you can get in the drone arena by accident” — just as Erik did


The future of drones: have they “crossed the chasm” already?





🤝 Our Partners:

Built BarNamecheap



✅ Resources Mentioned:

Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA's Part 107 Drone License)

Beginner Drone

Texas Memorial Day Floods

Firmatek



📧 Connect With Erik:

LinkedIn



🎁 Our Freebies:

The 5 Best FE Resources

The PE Startup Guide

FREE CFM® Course Module



📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)

FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Breadth Practice Exams

PE Depth Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator



📱 Connect With Us:

Free CEA Community

YouTube Channel

Instagram

LinkedIn

isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com


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Calling all Engineers and homeowners out there! 🏠 Today’s interview is with none other than Bob Brown, the foundation repair expert who built, grew, and later sold Arizona Foundation Solutions. Bob’s spent years fixing all types of foundation issues you can imagine, and in this interview, he dives deep into it. From foundation maintenance tips to keep your house safe… all the way to how you as an engineer can carve out a lucrative career in the industry as well. ⛏️



Tune in to Learn:


His journey from a real estate development dream to the foundation repair industry


How he learned concrete foundations without a civil engineering degree


Tools he developed to help engineers in their foundation consulting business


One jaw-dropping aspect of the foundation repair industry you didn't know


A common foundation issue most people get mixed up all the time


Tips for engineers who want to start their own practice...from a guy who did it twice


Basic foundation maintenance tips for homeowners to avoid major headaches


Do cracks automatically mean foundation issues?


How a career in Geotech can be risk-free and lucrative





Our Partner:

Built Bar



Resources Mentioned:

Foundation Repair Secrets Book

Arizona State University



Connect With Bob Brown:

LinkedIn

Website

YouTube Channel

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

TikTok



OUR FREEBIES:

The 5 Best FE Resources

The PE Startup Guide

FREE CFM® Course Module



Our Exam Prep Resources:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Breadth Practice Exams

PE Depth Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator



Connect With Us:

Free CEA Community

YouTube Channel

Instagram

LinkedIn

isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com


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From zero to more than 2,000+ projects (and counting). That’s how much mass timber has grown in popularity over the years. 📈 So today, we interview Ricky McLain, a SE who specializes in timber and works at WoodWorks — an organization that provides assistance and continuing education on wood design and construction. If you use mass timber in your projects, this is your chance to pick the brains of one of the experts in the field! 🧠



Tune in to Learn:


What mass timber really is (hint: not what you think)


The hockey stick-like adoption of mass timber in the US


5 benefits of mass timber that make it irresistible


Why mass timber is getting widespread popularity


The biggest misconception about mass timber....debunked


The downsides of mass timber you should take into account


3 tips for those interested in diving into mass timber


What he does today at WoodWorks helping timber projects come to life





Our Partner:

Audible



Resources Mentioned:

CEA Episode #204 (Tallwood Shake Table Test)

WoodWorks Council

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)

IBC 2021NDS 2024The Ascent Building, in Milwaukee

University of Maine



Connect With Ricky:

LinkedIn

YouTube Channel



Our Exam Prep Resources:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List)

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Breadth Practice Exams

PE Depth Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator



Connect With Us:

Free CEA Community

YouTube Channel

Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com


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