The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast20 Nov 2025

Scott Williams's FE Comeback Story After Failures and Missed Job Opportunities

Have you found yourself working in engineering without an engineering degree…and getting passed over for jobs to someone who “is” just because of the diploma? 🤔 If yes, this interview with Scott Williams is for you. 👇

Scott is a past CEA Student with an Environmental background who came back from two failed attempts and losing a role he was perfect for because he didn’t have the degree…all the way to finally getting the FE done.

In this episode, he dives into this very journey and spills the beans on everything he learned the hard way that you can steal and make this happen for you as well — but without the hassle. 😅

Many people without a civil engineering background wonder if they can pass the Civil FE Exam. If they’re repeat takers, they wonder if they can make it. If they’re facing trouble in their career, they wonder if the FE will help.

Scott was in all three categories above. All at once. If you’re in at least any one of them, his journey and tips will answer it all for you. 👍

So, go give this episode a listen — especially if you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want to hear from someone who fought through the exact same stuff. ✅ 👷

🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

Going for the FE to Save His Career (Even With a Lot of Certifications Already)
What's More Valuable: Professional Certifications or a Master's Degree?
His First Failed Attempt at the FE (+ a Big Lesson That You Need to Live by!)
How He Picked Himself up for the Second Try
What Made Him Choose Civil Engineering Academy's FE Course
How He Found Civil Engineering Academy in the Online World
His Top Tip for Prepping for a CBT Exam (And How CEA Can Help!)
20:12 What Caught Him Off Guard on the Exam
One Thing You Must Have When Prepping for Your Exam
His 4 Tips for Anyone Gearing Up for the FE Exam to Get It Done
How He's Structuring His PE Exam Prep from What He Learned in His FE Journey
Why He Recommends Civil Engineering Academy for any FE Test-Taker
What You need to Keep Top of Mind When Prepping for Your Exam

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Coaching Call With Isaac

FE Civil Review Manual

Reed Family Companies

Certified Air Permitting Professional (CAPP)

Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP)

Six Sigma Program

Merced College

University of California, Merced

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