CEA - Working for the Federal Government as a Civil Engineer

CEA - Working for the Federal Government as a Civil Engineer

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:

US Army Corps of Engineers

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Ramstein High School

ROTC Scholarship

Brigham Young University

USA Jobs

Clark Construction

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Civil Engineering Reference Manual

Civil FE Exam Specifications

Federal Employees Retirement System

Thrift Savings Plan

US Air National Guard

US Department of Defense


Connect With Alex:

LinkedIn

YouTube Channel


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


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