CEA 169 - The Diplomacy & Engineering With The US Bureau Of Overseas Building Operations

CEA 169 - The Diplomacy & Engineering With The US Bureau Of Overseas Building Operations

There are many career paths in the government sector within the US. But what about a career in the government sector doing work abroad? That’s what John Pitts does as the Director of Civil and Structural Engineering at the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. These are the people constructing the buildings used by US Government representatives outside the US.

Tune in to Learn:

  • Two career paths for civil engineers you've probably never been told before
  • What does a civil engineer do working at the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations?
  • The benefits and challenges of working in the government sector
  • How John got started in the government sector — and how you can too
  • The most common problem when building structures in foreign countries
  • What procedures and standards should you adhere to when building overseas?
  • Is your PE License necessary when working overseas for the US government?
  • A trend in civil engineering education that is (finally) changing for the better

Our Partner:
Audible

Resources Mentioned:
Texas A&M University

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

US Navy civil Engineering Corps

Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

Dallas Rail Rapid Transit

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program

US Army Corps of Engineers

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

International Building Code

Connect With John:
John's LinkedIn
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Website
List of Firms on OBO’s Design & Construction Teams
Careers at OBO
OBO’s LinkedIn

OBO’s Facebook
OBO’s Instagram

OBO’s Twitter

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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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