The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast26 Touko 2023

CEA - Dealing with Emergencies and Building a Career of Success with Ziad Mazboudi

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:

Audible

Built Bar (Use Code CIVAC at Checkout)

Resources Mentioned:

Master of Planning and Development Studies (MPDS)

US Green Building Council

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 Pomona Caterpillar

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Connect With Ziad:

TransTech Engineers

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

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