CEA - Crushing the PE as a Single Mother of Two with Erin Friedman

CEA - Crushing the PE as a Single Mother of Two with Erin Friedman

Passing the PE exam on the first try is no small feat. But passing it on the first try after being out of the industry for 10 years and as a single, full-time working mother of two kids, that’s a huge deal. And guess what? Today’s guest did just that! 😲 In this episode, Erin Friednman unpacks all the aspects and the lessons that went into and came out of this incredible journey.


Tune in to Learn:

  • The challenges she faced getting back into the civil engineering industry after 10 years

  • The single most important tip for the FE Exam is to boost your chances of passing

  • How she passed her PE exam on her first try as a single, working mother of two kids

  • How much study time should you put into PE exam prep?

  • The resources she used to prepare for and crush the Transportation depth exam

  • A simple exam-taking strategy most PE takers neglect on exam day — but shouldn’t!

  • 3 ways you can make a comeback into the industry — even if lacking the technical skills

  • The most underrated benefit of taking the PE exam to your career, even if you don't pass

  • A key element of your exam prep that's key to passing


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AASHTO’s “Green Book”

Highway Capacity Manual


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