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

What would you do after failing the PE Exam five times?! 😧 And worse, with each and every attempt being a different exam format? From paper-based to CBT…all the way to the new specs?! 😱 That’s exactly Tucker Stafford’s journey of resilience to get over the PE exam! 🥵 He got started way back in 2020 (when the exam was still paper-based!) and finally cleared the bar in April 2024. ✅ He took all the exam formats ever since, sticking with the Transportation exam every time.  His story is the ultimate inspiration for any repeat taker out there, going above and beyond where most people would have simply folded and given up.  If you’re struggling with this exam and have already failed it a few times before, you need to listen to this episode. Tucker's hard-earned tips and advice will give you the motivation you need to keep pushing forward and get this done and over with as well, no matter how many times you take it. 💪 TUNE IN TO LEARN: His Experience Having His Exam Canceled in April 2020 A Mistake He Made in His First Attempt in October 2020 That Most People Make His Second Attempt With His First Review Course in April 2021 His Third And Fourth Attempts at the PE Still as a Paper-Based Exam in 2022 His Struggles With His Fifth Attempt With the PE as a CBT Exam in April 2023 His Final Attempt in April 2024 With the New Depth-Focused Specifications Should You Immediately Sign Up Again for the Exam After a Fail? Is It Better to Stick With the Same Exam After Failing...Or Switch Exams? The 2 Rules of Thumb to Choosing Your PE Exam 2 Topics About Which He Got the Exact Same Questions on All 6 Attempts! Two Transportation Topics That Came up During the Exam as AIT Type Questions How to Use the NCEES Diagnostics Right After a Fail The Only Two Prep Materials You Need, Even if You Don't Get Anything Else A Daily Habit Every PE Test-Taker Should Pick Up During Their Prep His No. 1 Piece of Exam Prep Advice...That He Learned the Hard Way 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Should You Switch PE Exams After Multiple Failures? Official NCEES PE Practice Exams PPI’s Transportation Depth Reference Manual Mississippi Engineering Boards Mississippi DOT University of Mississippi Jackson State University Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) AASHTO Green Book Guide for Design of Pavement Structures Roadside Design Guide 📧 CONNECT WITH TUCKER: LinkedIn tuckerstafford@me.com 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter Free CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn support@civilengineeringacademy.com

10 Loka 202435min

Is the shortage of civil engineers only a lack of interest in the field by people, or have companies just been offering…well, too little? 🤔 In today’s episode, we interview Tyler Wiggins, an engineer turned recruiter that grew a small operation of only three people into a team of talented engineers in the solar industry. Tyler dives into the big shortage of civil engineers hurting companies big time today…and the ONLY thing they can do to solve this problem. Here's a hint… 👇 Offering what every other company offers is not gonna cut it. But what should companies do then, exactly? 🤔 Check out this episode to find out lots of ways companies can make their openings much more enticing to attract (and retain!) the civil engineers they desperately need! TUNE IN TO LEARN: The REAL reason why there are more jobs than Civil Engineers to fill them What does it really take for firms to find and attract good engineers? 3 strategies firms can use to attract more candidates that are real, talented ballers An surprisingly simple way companies can make their openings way more enticing A misconception about using a recruiter as a job seeker that you believe is true. A real-life example of how a recruiter can land you a job that pays $175-225k The biggest mistake companies make when working with a recruiter 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible Built Bar ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: CEA Episode #116 (The Decline in Civil Engineering Programs) K2 SystemsCal Poly San Luis Obispo 📧 CONNECT WITH TYLER: LinkedIn Agavos Group 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter FREE CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn support@civilengineeringacademy.com

2 Loka 202434min

Are self-driving cars really the future…in a country with a traffic fatality rate that (literally) dwarfs that of other countries in Europe and Asia? 🚗 🤔 In this episode, Byron Tang, a Senior Transportation Engineer for the City of Hayward, shares invaluable insights on the evolving Transportation landscape…and why Transportation engineers will play a crucial role in the years to come! He dives into the BIGGEST challenge engineers will face as the industry juggles new technology and the safety concerns they create, as well as the many specialized certifications every Transportation Engineer should get to be part of the future of the industry. (You’ve seen the bunch of initials after his name, right? 😅) Byron has a unique story of getting into this field and a lot of experience over the years leading up to his Senior job position. And in this episode, he shares it all! 🤯 If you’re in the field already, this episode will give you awesome insights on how to move forward in your Transportation career. If you’re an early-career engineer thinking of going that route, then Byron has some down-to-earth pieces of advice that will hit you hard…but it’s true! TUNE IN TO LEARN: What the Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) license is…and why you’ll want to get it What’s the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) license? What he does today as a Transportation Engineer His 2 secrets to stay up-to-date with the latest Transportation news, trends, and tech The BIGGEST challenge for Transportation Engineers in the (near) future Are self-driving cars a good thing…or too dangerous? How he (unexpectedly) found his path into the Transportation world…from Music! His honest advice for those interested in a career in Transportation 3 things to pay attention to if you’re considering a big pivot in life…like his 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible Built Bar ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB) Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) License Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) License Road Safety Professional (RSP) Certification Institute of Transportation Engineers City of Hayward US Traffic Fatality Rate Data Source 📧 CONNECT WITH BYRON: LinkedIn YouTube Channel Twitter 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter FREE CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn support@civilengineeringacademy.com

27 Syys 202426min

Getting the PE does wonders for increasing your income. Period! But if you want to become financially better off, shoving that extra dough into traditional 401ks is..well, not the answer! ❌ In this episode, I chat with Brian Armstrong, a civil Structural Engineer turned real estate investor who’s used his high salary as an engineer to build a passive income machine with real estate! 💸 After 12 years investing in real estate, he realized other engineers (read: you! 🫵) have exactly what it takes to get started in this world as well.  That’s when he launched Progress Capital Group, a company focused on helping engineers make the money they work hard to get…work even harder for them with real estate syndications. 🏘️ If you’re an engineer with an interest in real estate for passive income, in this episode, Brian spills the beans on how to do it right…just like he did. 😉 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Why real estate reigns over traditional investment strategies, like 401ks Tax breaks: the other huge advantage of real estate compared to earned income How he got started in real estate as an engineer…in a way most people don’t What are General Partners in a real estate syndication? Why engineers make perfect real estate investors! Do you need to be an accredited investor to get into real estate syndications? Do accredited investors have benefits non-accredited investors don’t? How is the compensation structured in real estate syndications? What happens to the property you invest in via syndications after the investment period? Two secrets to reduce the risks with real estate to almost zero How much money do you need to get started? How you can use the money in your retirement accounts to get you going in real estate His resources and company to help you do this faster…and better. ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: SE License Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki SEC 506b - Private Placements SEC 506C General solicitation University of California, Davis (UC Davis) 📧 CONNECT WITH BRIAN: LinkedIn brian@progresscapitalgroup.com Progress Capital Group7 Reasons Ebook 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Civil Engineering Academy Website Civil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Courses CFM® Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator CFM® Practice Exam 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter FREE CEA Community Instagram LinkedIn support@civilengineeringacademy.com

20 Syys 202433min

Want to know what the latest FE and PE exam pass rates are? Your chances of passing based on graduation date and years of experience? How many people are taking these exams? 🤔 Then you’ll want to listen to this episode with Mark! In this one, Mark jumps back on the show to dive into the 2023 NCEES Squared Report. This is your update on the current state of professional engineering licensure…directly from the horse’s mouth! 😉 From stats on pass rates to licensure, both in the US and internationally, all the way to trends in the professional journey, this episode spills the beans on what’s currently going on with everything related to getting over these NCEES exams. TUNE IN TO LEARN: An Interesting FE Volume Trend Over the Years Number of Examinees per Exam in the 2022-23 Fiscal Year The Latest Civil FE Exam Pass Rates FE Pass Rate Differences for ABET-Accredited vs Other Schools How Do the Civil FE Pass Rates Compare to That of Other Disciplines? Engineers' Preferred Testing Window in the Year...and Why The Top 10 Universities With More Students Taking the FE Exam The Latest Civil PE Exam Pass Rates The Real Difficulty of the Construction PE Exam Why Your First Try at the PE Exam is Your Best Shot What You Need to Do to Pass, No Matter If it’s Your First or Fifth Try PE Pass Rate Differences for ABET-Accredited vs Other Schools Your Chances of Passing the PE Exam Based on Years of Work Experience Your Chances of Passing the FE Based on When You Graduated The Latest (and Low) SE Exam Pass Rates A Trend in the Structural Engineering Profession...and How to Change It The Average Age of Examinees per Exam The NCEES Program to Help You Get Licensed in Various States The NCEES Records Program to Help You Track Your PDHs How Many Licensed PEs Are Spread Throughout the Country? ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: NCEES 2023 Squared ReportCEA Podcast #51 (Tim Miller) CEA Podcast #114 (Brandon Hasty) CEA Podcast #111 (Highest-Paying Engineering Fields) How to Create a Study Schedule for Your Exam Transportation PE Problems Geotechnical PE Problems Water Resources PE Problems Construction PE Problems Structural PE Problems Civil FE Problems CFM® Problems Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide FREE CFM® Course Module 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home CFM® Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/ PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator CFM® Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - support@civilengineeringacademy.com

13 Syys 202433min

Did you know the NCEES can customize the PE exam based on your unique needs? Whether it’s additional testing time, break time, or even changes in the testing environment? 🤔 Nicole Hatfield did just that.  Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, Nicole faced the daunting task of passing the Civil PE Exam — no easy feat for anyone, but especially challenging with her conditions. In this episode, she shares her story of securing reasonable accommodations with the NCEES, allowing her to take the Civil PE Transportation Exam over two days instead of one grueling 8-hour session. She also dives into her experience prepping for and taking the PE Transportation exam. She used super smart study techniques you’ll want to steal, and learned a few lessons you’ll want to listen to so you don’t make the same mistakes. If you have any specific health conditions that require reasonable accommodation or are taking the PE Transportation Exam, this episode is for you! 💪 TUNE IN TO LEARN: How she got reasonable accommodations on the PE Exam because of her autism Who can request ADA accommodations? The step-by-step process to apply for reasonable accommodations How long does it take to get approved for ADA accommodations? How the NCEES broke down her exam into two days Her biggest tip for test-takers with autism or other health conditions The (right) first step you need to take to get into study mode for the PE Her study strategies that went against what everybody told her…but worked! The biggest surprise that caught her off guard on the exam A life-saving tip you cannot neglect if you’re taking the Transportation PE Exam Her super smart approach to taking practice exams you should steal 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: NCEES ADA Accommodations - https://ncees.org/ada-exam-accommodations Global and Regional Autism Spectrum Partnership - https://grasp.org The “New” Civil PE Exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBXNRbqox7Y Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Robert G. Campbell & Associates - https://rgc-a.com Tennessee Tech University - https://www.tntech.edu University of Tennessee, Knoxville - https://www.utk.edu 📧 CONNECT WITH NICOLE: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-gonzalez-hatfield-p-e-75054b307 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module -  https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home CFM® Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator CFM® Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - support@civilengineeringacademy.com

6 Syys 202428min

The civil engineering industry is seeing a big labor shortage of the exact type of engineers companies are desperately looking for. 😲 How do we know? In this episode we interview Brandon McGill, a recruiter specialized in the geotechnical and land development arenas of civil engineering. He jumps back on the show to give us an update on the state of the civil engineering job market today, as well as the trends and opportunities he’s seeing by working with candidates and companies. If you’re considering finding a new opportunity somewhere else, this episode is for you. TUNE IN TO LEARN: The engineering positions companies are desperately trying to fill up...fast A work trend that’s now the industry standard (and companies need to accept) A big shift in leadership positions…and the big problems with it The cons of remote work…and the big pro that keeps it alive PE vs. PMP: Which one do companies prefer? How Brandon found a job for one of his candidates…for $40,000 more! How companies can find top talent in today's labor shortage The biggest advantage of working with a recruiter…and why What causes the most friction in candidate-company negotiations How to craft a resume that makes all the others look like they don’t even exist The best approach to hiring interviews that companies should live by Brandon’s top piece of advice for working with (the right) recruiters The impact of the April 2024 changes to the PE Exam on job hunting 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Civil PE Exam - https://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/civil PMP® Certification - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp The April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBXNRbqox7Y Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home 📧 CONNECT WITH BRANDON: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmcgill The Civil Recruiter - https://thecivilrecruiter.com Email - brandon@thecivilrecruiter.com Phone - 208-563-6005 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - support@civilengineeringacademy.com

27 Elo 202426min

Civil engineers touch on everything everybody uses every day…literally. But even then, the profession isn’t as famous as others. That’s what Michael Bempah set out to change! After graduating in Chicago, Illinois, he noticed pretty soon that nobody knew what civil engineers do. Especially members of minority groups, who didn’t even see it as a possible career for them. As an African-American himself who had a good job at the Illinois Department of Transportation and then even started his own firm, Pinpoint Precision Engineering, he knew the field doesn’t get as much good rep as it should. In this episode, we dive into the lessons from his book, How to Become a Civil Engineer, on how to spread the word about the profession… …and how practicing civil engineers like you can (and should) help! Check it out! 🎧 TUNE IN TO LEARN: The major problem the civil engineering profession face…and how to solve it How his own beginnings motivated him to write a book on becoming a civil engineer His awesome journey in civil engineering…all the way to starting his own firm! What practicing civil engineers can do to spread awareness about the field The 2 most important aspects in becoming a civil engineer The value of the PE license in the civil engineer’s career What to do if you’re facing hardship and failures in your career The biggest challenge in starting your own engineering firm 🤝 OUR PARTNER: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED: How to Become a Civil Engineer: Bridging the Gap - https://amzn.to/3XcWiqR Pinpoint Precision Engineering STEM Programs - https://www.pinpointpe.com/community ASCE - https://www.asce.org NSPE - https://www.nspe.org Illinois DOT - https://idot.illinois.gov 📧 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: Michael's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bempah Pinpoint Precision Engineering - http://pinpointpe.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinpointpe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinpointpe Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pinpointpe 🎁 FREEBIES: The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide FREE CFM® Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule 📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE: Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy 📱 CONNECT WITH US! Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-engineering-academy Email - support@civilengineeringacademy.com

16 Elo 202425min