Mudasir Gulzar’s Journey to Pass the Geotech PE Exam with CEA

Ever thought of moving to a different city for better career opportunities? Yes? 🤔 Then the ASCE has a selected number of them you can start with in their Best Places for Civil Engineers Index. This is a compilation of the top 10 best places in the country for civil engineers based on different factors that go into the life of a civil engineer. If you're considering a move, listen to this to find where to head to! 😉  Tune in to Learn: The top 10 best US places for civil engineers to work and live in 2023 3 important factors of a civil engineer's life used to come up with the list Why the highest-ranked place is extremely attractive to those in Water Resources The two places in the top 10 that were a big surprise this year — and why The two main aspects that makes these places the best cities for civil engineers What you should consider before moving into these places right away How the remote and hybrid work aspects factors into the index Our Partners: Audible Built Bar FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: ASCE Best Places for Civil Engineers Index (2023) CEA Episode #166 - The Declining Enrollment of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Academy Podcast Playlist CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

8 Syys 202322min

Here’s news you don’t hear every day: passing the Civil PE Exam as a mechanical engineer. Yeah, that’s what our guest today did…after 15 years out of school. 😲 Brett Van Hazel is a mechanical engineer who found himself working in more civil-related jobs his whole career and decided to switch his exam to Civil PE — and it worked! If you’re in the same situation but think you're stuck with the Mechanical PE, you need to listen to this episode! Tune in to Learn: Brett's journey to crush the Civil PE Exam...as a mechanical engineer The Civil topics mechanical engineers tend to struggle with — and how to master them How he managed to find time to study every day with wife and two kids The breakdown of his 6-month exam prep plan you can steal What caught him off guard on the exam that you should pay attention to What made him choose CEA's PE review course that other courses don't deliver One aspect of the course he couldn't believe was true — but worked on exam day The importance of the PE license for every engineer's career goals and job opportunities One key component of the course he knows is the main reason he passed the exam What those preparing for the PE should have in mind while going through it Our Partners: Audible FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Construction Specifications OSHA PMP Certification Connect With Brett: LinkedIn bvanhazel@gmail.com CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

1 Syys 202326min

With climate change becoming the biggest challenge ahead, environmental engineering will dominate the stage. If you have an itch for it and have been wondering how you can get into it as a civil engineer, this episode is for you! Our guest today is Adrienne Burrows, an engineer at Black and Veatch heavily involved in the environmental arena. She lays out her work in the field so you know what you’ll be doing and uncover what you need to succeed in it. Tune in to Learn: Her path going back to school for her second degree just to get into engineering 4 essential skills any engineer should have — neglect them at your own peril When do people skills become an important part of an engineer's career? The differences between working at smaller versus bigger firms How to get involved with the projects you want, even if your firm has a rigid structure The biggest work challenge faced by engineers today Her top career tip for young engineers just starting out 3 tips to handle any type of problem at work Why being a "jack of all trades" is necessary in the workplace — to some extent How much highly technical work do engineers really use on their workdays? Our Partners: AudibleBuilt Bar FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: Black & Veatch Missouri Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) KUNC Connect With Adrienne: LinkedIn adriennemburrows@gmail.com CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

25 Elo 202323min

Not sure whether to go to grad school? Our guest today is Riley Post, a PhD Candidate who has been heavily involved in Water Resources for 10+ years operating reservoirs, locks, and dams! 😲 In this interview, he touches on how to decide between work experience versus academia, what may cause you to choose one over the other, and the value of the PE license for both (yes, you read that right…both!) Tune in to Learn: Riley's unusual path into Water Resources coming from Structural Engineering Flood control reservoirs vs locks and dams (hint: most people get this wrong) Why he went for a PhD and his research on the country’s flood control infrastructure One question to ask yourself to decide whether you should go to graduate school The definitive best time to tackle your Civil FE Exam Why the PE matters even to those in academia — and especially to those out of it Our Partner: Audible FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: University of Iowa US Army Corps of Engineer Top-Ranked R1 (Research) Universities Connect With Riley: LinkedIn Website riley-post@uiowa.edu CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

18 Elo 202319min

You can pass the Civil PE Exam as a repeat taker…if you go about it the right way. Today’s guest is Wade Broussard, who failed it on his first try, but instead of going on a downward spiral of negativity, he came up with a plan, became obsessed with it, and crushed his PE Transportation exam. In this episode, he dives into everything he did, from the headspace he was into his exam prep routine to test-taking strategies he used on exam day. Tune in to Learn: How Wade laid out a plan for his success on the PE Exam after failing it How much preparation time he had and how he balanced work and study Tips to those taking the Transportation depth section How the codes are given to you on exam day (Hint: it's not what you think) Time management tips for test day to keep you at ease during your exam How The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course helped him and his experience with it The secret to passing the PE Exam — and you're probably not doing it enough What your mindset should be if you're a repeat taker His guidelines for taking practice exams to put exam-like pressure on himself How the CEA Community of students helped him keep the momentum in his exam prep Logistics and lunch break tips for your exam day you should take to heart Why should you choose Civil Engineering Academy over other courses? Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course CEA PE Breadth Practice Exams CEA PE Depth Practice Exams The PE CBT Exam simulator 20 Bonus Theory Questions FREE CEA Community AASHTO’s Green Book Hydraulic Design of Highway CulvertsNCEES Transportation Practice Test McLin Taylor Engineering Louisiana State University Connect With Wade: LinkedIn wbrous96@gmail.com CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

11 Elo 202325min

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own engineering firm, stop everything right now and give this a listen! Scott Wible, PE, SE, had that goal ever since his college years, worked hard with the goal in mind from Day 1 to learn the skills and pass his exams, and now is the owner of Wible Engineering. Today, he details his own journey and all the things he did to get to this point — which you can replicate to get there as well. 😉 Tune in to Learn: His journey from structural engineer to structural engineering firm owner How his years as a full-time engineer at a firm taught him the skills to start his business How he passed the SE Exam on his first try — and tips for you to do the same. Will the SE Exam be more difficult when it goes computer-based? The 3 attributes you need to achieve professional success The 4 biggest benefits to starting your own engineering firm Being a solopreneur vs working with a team — plus one aspect that can help How to overcome the challenge of balancing work and life as a business owner How niching down can help you get client work flowing in…literally. Should you scale up your engineering firm or stay solo? FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: SE ExamAluminium Design Manual The 4-Hour Workweek How to Win Friends & Influence People Connect With Scott: LinkedIn info@wibleengineering.com Wible Engineering CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course FE and PE Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

4 Elo 202329min

If you think you need to be studying every free second you find on your day in order to pass the PE Exam, think again. “What?! 😲” Here’s proof: Hannah Copeman crushed her Structural PE Exam on her first try doing the opposite. How, you ask? In this episode, she shares what worked for her, the realistic way to go about preparing for this thing, and how to kill it on exam day. It’s all in here! 😉 Tune in to Learn: How she balanced full-time work with studying and passed the PE Exam on her first try How much time do you need to prepare for the exam? I mean, the bare minimum? Is the Civil FE harder than the PE? (Hint: It may be!) The hardest part of the Civil PE exam — and it's not the technical content The approach you should use to tackle questions on exam day One aspect of the search function for the codes and standards you didn't know about Why crushing the morning portion is the key to passing the exam Her tips for those taking the Structural depth exam What type of Structural Engineering theory questions you can expect on your exam What score do you need on your practice exams to know you're ready? Why your exam prep shouldn't be only about studying (yes, you read that right!) Her 3 favorite things about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator 20 Bonus Theory Questions Previous Episode With Hannah CEA Quick Tip Video: Is the Civil FE Harder than the PE? NCEES Civil PE Structural Practice Exam NCEES Civil PE Exam Structural Specifications Connect With Hannah: LinkedIn CEA 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 California Seismic Review Course FE and PE Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

27 Heinä 202323min

If you keep failing your exams over and over again and have started to think you don't have “what it takes,” stop…right now! Our guest today is Makenzie Allen, who took her FE exam three times and her PE exam twice! What made all the difference in her final, successful attempts at each? She did something during her studies that set herself up for success — and you should do too. Tune in to Learn: Her journey from the hair salon to the civil engineering world Tips for women to make it through engineering school Her experience passing her FE and PE exam with our courses after failing multiple times The right way to deal with failure on your exams One thing you should do if you keep failing your exams over and over again 2 little-known tips for those taking the Transportation depth exam How can you prepare for conceptual problems on the PE Exam? How to solve questions starting with the answer choices…not the problem statement Do you still need the Civil Engineering Reference Manual in the CBT exam era? Her biggest secret to passing the PE Exam that will hit you hard, but it's true! What she enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator The Ultimate Homework PlannerCivil Engineering Reference Manual20 Bonus Theory QuestionsAASHTO’s Green BookHighway Capacity ManualRoadside Design Guide BookSix-Minute Solutions (Transportation Depth Exam)Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

22 Heinä 202341min