The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Having trouble passing the Civil PE Exam in your current discipline? 🤔 If yes, then switching exams can be the game-changer you’ve been looking for…if you do it right. 👇While sticking with the same exam is (and always will be) your best bet, there are a few exemptions to that rule that can really turn things around for you.In this episode, we cover the only six possible scenarios in which changing exams makes a whole lotta sense and can help you (finally!) get it over with.If you’ve been failing this exam over and over again, go check this out to see which one of these scenarios applies to you and how you could shake things up for your next try.🧠 IN THIS EPISODE:Scenario 1: Career ShiftScenario 2: Past Work ExperienceScenario 3: Scope of Work Scenario 4: Comfort With Exam ContentScenario 5: College Background Scenario 6: Most Favorable Exam🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Why You Should Stick With The Same Exam After a Fail?Which Civil PE Exam to Take?Joe Ebinger InterviewEsteban Valderrama InterviewBrett Van Hazel InterviewGrant Junghans interviewCameron McLaurin Interview🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Most licensed civil engineers don’t think about the legal risks in their career…until something goes wrong. But according to attorney Matthew Fornaro, when it does go sideways, it’s usually too late. 👇Matthew works right in the intersection of construction and business law. He’s seen it all in the AEC industry — from small contract disputes and ethical violations…all the way to full-blown, million-dollar litigation cases.In this episode, we dive into the legal risks licensed PEs like you face every day — and that will follow you for years after any project you touch is done. Why?!Once you’ve got that PE stamp, you’re not just approving projects. You’re taking on real responsibility that lasts through the lifetime of the building you signed off on.Everything you do now can be traced back to you years down the road if anything happens to the building you approved. (I know. Wild! 😟)So, if you’re a licensed PE — or on your way there — this is one of those conversations you’ll not want to skip.It’ll open your eyes to the legal side of engineering nobody really teaches, but everyone should understand. Otherwise, it’ll come back to bite you in the butt.Go check it out to learn how to protect yourself and your career legally with the help of an attorney!🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:How the Construction Law Is Different From Other LawsThe Different Situations in Which Engineers Need Legal CounselingThe Legal Weight of Getting the PE LicenseThe Life-Long Responsibility of Stamping a Project's PlansThe Big Issue With AI to Do the Legal Work (And How to Use it Right)The First Thing Engineers Wanting to Start Their Own Business Should DoNuances of Construction Litigation Cases (And Why It Matters to Engineers)The Most Common Construction Litigation Case That Attorneys HandleAre Ethical Violations Common in Construction Lawsuits?💬 CONNECT WITH MATTHEW:LinkedInWebsitemfornaro@fornarolegal.com🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

If you want to practice in California, the journey isn’t quite over after you pass the PE Exam. 😅 There are two extra tiny little things standing between you and the PE license in the Golden State. 👇In this episode, Taylor Austin jumps back on the show, but now to talk about her experience tackling these California-specific hurdles — the Seismic and Surveying Principles exam.After passing the Water Resources PE Exam with our review course, she had to face these two exams to advance her career in California. The problem?Her background is environmental engineering with no in-depth structural engineering training…which made the seismic portion a whole new ball game. 😯In our chat, she spills the beans on everything you can expect when prepping for and taking the CA exams. From the top-notch study resources to use and prep time you should give yourself…all the way to what the exam experience is like (and how it differs from the PE!)If you’re planning to get licensed in California — or even thinking about it down the road — this episode breaks down the nuts and bolts of the process with helpful, real-world tips from someone who’s walked the walk. 👍Go give it a listen to see what it really takes to pass the California Seismic and Survey exams!🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The Nuts and Bolts of Taking the CA Seismic & Survey ExamsWhat the CA Seismic & Survey Exams Look LikeWhat Her License Got Held Up in California (And What She Did to Fix It)Her Journey Prepping for the CA Seismic & Survey ExamsHow Much Prep Time Should You Give Yourself?The Test-Taking Strategy for the CA Exams That Got Her Passed 3 Tips for Anyone Gearing up for the Seismic and Survey ExamsHow Many Practice Exams She Took in Her PrepThe Often Forgotten Benefit of Getting a PE in CaliforniaHow Much Does It Cost to Take the CA Exams?Does Reciprocity Rules Apply in California...Without the Seismic and Survey Exams?The Value of Getting the PE (in and out of California)The Study Resources She Recommends for the CA ExamsHer Biggest Tip for Anyone Facing the Seismic Exam Without a Structural Background🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:CEA CA Seismic and Survey Courses WaitlistHiner's Seismic Design ReviewAdvanced Engineering Institute (AEI) Seismic Review CourseCivil PE Surveying Review CourseCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoWSPWater Works Engineers💬 CONNECT WITH TAYLOR:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Every year, we like to hit pause, look in the rearview mirror, and reflect on everything that happened in the past year. We just did that with our 2025 Year in Review…and that was a crazy one! 😅In this episode, we dive into the 2025 highlights that made all the late nights and weekends of work totally worth it. Both in terms of traction we’ve gotten, the number of students we’ve had…all the way to our 10-year anniversary (which still feels a little surreal! 😯).On the flip side, we also dive into the biggest issue we’ve battled here at CEA for pretty much the entire year. It was a monumental task that, thankfully, is now over with the launch of our PE Structural Review Course. 🙌Then, at the end, we also dive into the opportunities we see for CEA moving forward. What we have planned for you. How we’re thinking about AI. And even how you can join the CEA Team to help with our exam prep materials. 👍It’s been a long ride and we’re really thankful for everybody who’s been here with us, using our materials and giving us feedback so we can keep improving. So, if you’re in the online “CEA sphere,” give this episode a listen to learn what went down at CEA in 2025 — and where we’re headed next.This one’s transparent, forward-looking, and straight from the heart. 🤝🧠 IN THIS EPISODE:Our Biggest Challenge Since the NCEES Updated the SpecsThe Highlight of Last Year (2025) Here at CEAThe Traction We've Gotten on Our Social Media ChannelsThe Growth of the Civil Engineering Academy Podcast in 2025How Many Students Used CEA's Review Courses in 2025Our 10-Year Anniversary in 2025...and the Sale We Ran to Celebrate ItThe Opportunities at CEA Heading into 2026Is CEA Implementing AI Into Their Exam Prep Materials?How We'll Keep Tightening Up Our PE Review CoursesHow You Can Help CEA With Its Study Materials in 2026🎙️ SOME OF THE CEA STUDENT STORIES IN 2025:Alberto Ortigão (PE Geotech)Yameli (PE Transportation)Aggie Lie (Civil FE)Colin Tinsley (PE Construction)Haddi Azzawi (PE Water Resources)Josiah Ferguson (PE Water Resources)Raymond Muñoz-Tabares (Civil FE)Kenneth Wilson (PE Water Resources)Ryan Turley (PE Water Resources)Mudasir Gulzar (PE Geotech)Scott Pelath (CFM Exam)Jimmy Daughtry (PE Construction at 60!)Seirra Patrick (PE Water Resources)Scott Williams (Civil FE)Hunter McCabe (PE Construction)Bill Bollman (PE Transportation)🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Think Floodplain Management is only for Water Resources Engineers? Those already working in water- and flood-related fields? 🤔 Well, this interview with Chris Moe will make you rethink that. 👇Chris is an Electrical Engineer by trade who entered the public sector many years later doing building inspections and was encouraged by his boss to go for the CFM® exam to boost his career.After two failed attempts studying by himself, he almost gave up on that goal, but didn’t. He decided to get back on his feet and come back stronger…now with a brand-new approach for his third (and last) try with our review course. 💪In this episode he dives deep into this journey. From what most people misunderstand about the CFM® exam and the biggest mistake he made that you need to avoid…all the way to why this exam is more than just a credential if you work in the public sector.If you work in city and town planning, emergency management, local floodplain administration, insurance, or anything like that, the CFM® Exam is for you — and this episode is packed with real talk and practical tips from someone who’s been there…without a civil background. 😮🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What Everyone Gearing up for the CFM Exam Need Know About ItWhat He Did After His First Failed Try That You Should Never Do as a Repeat TakerWhy He Almost Gave Up After the Second Failed Attempt...But Didn'tHow He Found Our CFM Review Course (And Went for It)What He Loved the Most About the CFM Review Course That Makes It Stand OutWhat the CFM Exam Day Experience Looks LikeWhy Floodplain Management Knowledge Is Needed Beyond the Test PurposesThe Impact of the "CFM" Initials on Your Career And SalaryHow the CFM Exam Results are ReleasedHow He Organized His Studies into His ScheduleThe Advice He Gave to a Coworker Who Wanted the CFM That You Should Follow TooThe Minimum Amount of Prep You Need to Be Able to Pass the CFM ExamIs the CFM Only for Water Resources Engineers?What He Suggests Everyone Taking Our CFM Review Course DoHis Secret to Prepare for All Licensure Exams He Took...And You Should Do the SameWhere to Find the CFM Review Course Chris Used to Pass🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Our CFM® Review CourseOur CFM® Practice ExamThe CFM Credential ExplainedCity of Folly Beach💬 CONNECT WITH CHRIS:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Do you know the biggest mistake AEC firm owners make? 🤔They get lost in the busy work and never plan how they’ll leave the business one day. That’s why this episode with Laurie Barkman is huge!Known as the “Business Transition Sherpa,” she’s a M&A advisor who helps owners scale their firms smarter…and exit them stronger.She’s a former CEO who led a $100M company through the acquisition process — and now she works specifically with AEC firms to help their owners set themselves for a transition the right way.In this episode, we dive into all things business for a civil engineering firm. Valuation metrics, how to navigate the acquisition process, why a 50/50 partnership is not the way to go, and a lot more!So, if you’re running a civil firm now — or plan to start one one day — this episode will get you thinking long-term. Because no matter whether you sell it, pass it on, or step away, you don’t want to wing it…and then be trapped into the business until your late 60s.Right?🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:2 Things Engineers Need to Know Before They Get Into Business Side of EngineeringWhy a Business Partnership Should NEVER Be 50/50The Biggest Mistake Any Firm Owner Can Make That Makes Life Difficult LaterShould All Owners Be Looking to Sell the Business? Is It the Only Way Out?Where Does the Owner's Successor Come From? (Hint: Not What You Think)What's The Business Transition Handbook All About?How to Valuate Your Own Engineering BusinessThe Right Way to Find Buyers When You're Interested in SellingHer Mastermind Group to Help Owners Set up Their Business for a Profit ExitWhat She Recommends for Every New Engineer Getting into Business for the First Time🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:The Business Transition Handbook, by Laurie BarkmanSuccession Stories PodcastB.U.I.L.T. Leader CirclesB.U.I.L.T. Freedom™ CourseIngersoll Rand💬 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:LinkedInWebsiteLaurie's Advisory Consultation🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

When you think of “Structural Engineering,” you likely picture big concrete or steel structures. Right? 🤔 Exactly — and that’s the problem! 👇There’s a whole corner of that industry outside of these two materials that most Structural Engineers have never been taught or exposed to before. 😯Today, we talk to Dr. Joshua Schultz, PhD, P.E. He’s a Structural Engineering professor and consultant whose path started off in architecture, took him to work on the Burj Khalifa, and then led him into a specialty most Structural Engineers overlook.In this episode, he dives into what this unique niche is, why it’s so unique, and how it brings up a lot of factors of the design work in the real world that school doesn’t teach (from a professor himself!).If you’re a Structural Engineer — or thinking about becoming one — this episode opens your eyes to career paths you didn’t even know were on the table. There’s more out there than buildings and bridges…if you’re willing to look. 😉So, go check out this episode to take your first step into this Structural Engineering niche most people never talk about.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:While He Keeps Doing Consulting Work Even as a Full-Time ProfessorThe Little-Known Structural Engineering Niche His Career Took Him ToThe Reason Why Using Mass Timber for Structural Design is Still a ChallengeThe Biggest Challenge for Structural Engineers to Use Mass Timber TodayHas the Interest in a Civil Engineering Degree Been Decreasing?Why the New Generation is Going for Civil Engineering vs. Why the Last Generation DidNon-Technical Aspects That Drive Any Project But are Not Emphasized in SchoolWhy Lightweight Structures are so UniqueHis Favorite Lightweight Project in His Career so FarHis Book on Lightweight Structures for Structural Engineers (And Why He Wrote It)His Experience Designing the Tallest Stair in the World's Tallest Building!His 2 Biggest Pieces of Advice for Future Structural Engineers That Nothing Can Beat🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Structural Design of Lightweight Architecture, by Joshua SchultzGonzaga UniversitySkidmore, Owings & MerrillBrooklyn Academy of Music“How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?”💬 CONNECT WITH JOSHUA:LinkedInschultzj@gonzaga.edu🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Passing the PE Exam is difficult enough already. Now imagine doing it as a single mother, with 3 successive failed attempts over 5 years, and having to start from scratch after switching exams? 😮That’s exactly why this episode with Bianca Wilson hits different.She’s a Geotech Project Manager who just passed the Civil PE Exam after 4 tries over 5 years — long after most people would’ve folded already. But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.In this interview, she opens up about the emotional rollercoaster this journey has been to her as a single mom.The tough calls she had to make in life to get this done. The decision to switch exams and start over. The tight budget she had to get help to get over this hump. All the way to the study habits and how she organized her schedule to find time to study…with a full-time job and a kid!If you’re a repeat taker, questioning whether you’ll ever get to cross the finish line, this episode has some honest lessons from someone who had every reason to quit, but didn’t — and passed instead! ✅Go check it out!🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:Her Long PE Journey from 2020 to 2025 in a NutshellHer Controversial Take on Switching Exams...After Doing It HerselfWhat She Had to Overcome to Pass After Switching Exams (And How She Did It)How She Managed to Study as a Single MotherThe Minimum Study Time Required to Pass the PE, in Her OpinionThe Importance of Accountability in Your Exam PrepHow She Found CEA's PE Course And What She Loved About ItHer Tips for Approaching Practice Exams That You Should ListenThe Exam-Day Test-Taking Strategy We Share in Our Course That Helped Her PassHow the CBT Exam Simulator Helped Her Prep for the Actual CBT ExamHow to Get a Handle on All the Codes You Need to Know for Your ExamHas the CERM Really Become Obsolete for the New PE Format?Her Biggest Surprise on Exam Day (Hint: The PE Isn't as "Tricky" as You Think)How the Different AIT Questions Stack Against One Another in DifficultyThe 4 Surprisingly Simple Secrets to Passing the PE ExamHow It Really Feels After You Pass the PE ExamWould She Recommend Civil Engineering Academy to Others?🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Civil PE Review CoursesPE CBT Exam SimulatorA Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and StreetsGuide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian FacilitiesGeorgia DOT💬 CONNECT WITH BIANCA:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

AI is already everywhere. Students are using it. Companies are relying on it. And schools are feeling the pressure to do the same. The question is — is it  raising the bar…or quietly lowering it? 🤔In this episode, Mark jumps back on the show to break down a recent ASCE article that unpacks how AI is starting to reshape civil engineering education. Probably forever.By changing how students learn and taking over work tasks once done by entry-level civil engineers, AI has shed a light on how the traditional 4-year programs may no longer be the best (or only) path to prepare civil engineers for the real world.But there’s a catch…The current use of AI also reveals the engineering skills it can’t replace — and why those matter more than ever before and won’t change no matter how advanced the tools get.(Hint: Thin includes the professional licensure exams!)So, if you're a civil engineering student or a working civil engineer wondering where this is all headed, this episode tackles all the uncomfortable truths of an AI-heavy future — without the hype or fear-mongering. 👍🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:How AI First Started Being Used in Civil EngineeringA Real-Life Example of the Downside of Using AI in Engineering3 Reasons Why There's a Huge Pressure to Use AI TodayThe Biggest Problem With AI In Engineering Right NowWill AI Replace a Civil Engineering Degree?Will AI Ever Take Over the Job of the Civil Engineer?How AI Will Change Civil Engineering Undergrad Programs (But Not Completely)Two Past Instances When Tech Seemed to Threat Engineering Jobs...But Didn'tWhat the Future of Civil Engineering Education Looks Like2 Critical Engineering Skills That Will Still Matter in the Age of AIWhat Academia is Worried About With the AI TakeoverAI-Proficient vs. Skilled Civil Engineer: Who's a Better hire?Is In-Person Classroom Civil Engineering Education Outdated (Even Without AI)?How to Implement AI in Schools Without Turning It into "Prompt Class?"The Biggest Challenge of Implementing AI Civil EngineeringThe AI Impact on the FE and PE Licensure ExamsWhy Civil Engineering is a Good Field to Hedge Against the Impact of AI on Jobs🚨 OUR NEW YEAR SALE ENDS THIS SUNDAY! 🚨Discount: 20% OFF any review courseCode at Checkout: NEWYEARSALEDeadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST.🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:ASCE Article🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:Civil FE Practice ExamsCivil FE CBT Exam SimulatorCivil PE Bonus Theory QuestionsCivil PE Practice ExamsCivil PE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Ever told yourself you’d “start your own firm one day?” 🤔 Most civil engineers have, but they kick it down the road because they don’t know what it takes.If that’s you, this interview with Daniel Bressler is a must. He’s a Structural Engineer who walked the walk you’re planning to walk. In this episode, he breaks down the big “Aha! moment” that got him to take the leap, the experience dilemma you’ll face, and the big difference between running a firm and doing the engineering work to prevent yourself from just getting another job once you get started.If working for yourself is on your radar, go give this one a listen.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:Why He Started His Own Engineering Firm...Despite Not Wanting toThe Experience Dilemma to Start a Firm: Do You Have Enough of It...or Will You Ever?The Difference Between Owning Your Job and Owning Your Company (Live By This!)The Advantages of a LLC That Make It a Good Move for All EngineersHow to Get a Business Education to Grow Your Firm as a Civil EngineerThe Two Biggest Business Challenges Every Newly Founded Firm FaceThe (Realistic) Value of the Brutal SE ExamHow He Organized Himself to Get His PE After Grad SchoolA BIG Mistake He Made After Graduating (That You Should Never Make!)2 Reasons Why Keeping in Touch With Your Classmates Can Help You at WorkOur Hot Takes on the Value of a Master's Degree: Is It Worth it?ASCE Resources He Used to Get Ahead — in School and Beyond2 Pieces of Advice He Gives to Anyone Getting Started in Structural Engineering🚨 OUR NEW YEAR SALE IS LIVE 🚨Discount: 20% OFF any review courseCode at Checkout: NEWYEARSALEDeadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST.🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:CEA Podcast Ep #312 (SE Exam)CEA Podcast #229 (Colten Johnson)ASCE Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)ASCE Mentor MatchASCE Collaborate CommunityASCE Concrete Canoe CompetitionASCE Steel Bridge Competition2023 ASCE New Faces of Civil EngineeringBrooklyn CollegeNew York University💬 CONNECT WITH DANIEL:LinkedInCompany Website🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Long gone were the days when engineering was only about the technical work! Today, you can take your technical skills, flip it, and use it in a way that’s never been possible before — and this episode is proof of that. 👇Today’s guest is David Jasinski, a geologist who built a career in the geotechnical industry and has done work in many, many countries that’s even hard to keep track of them all. 😅Along the way, he transitioned into a more business development role selling sheet piles and other geotech products…and that’s when he got started with social media content.Now, he’s amassed more than 141,000 followers on LinkedIn alone and become the go-to person for engineering firms to partner with to share their message and educate their customers on the products they sell.(Who said engineers cannot be influencers? 😂)If you’re a young engineer worried about the options for you in the field, this episode is a testament to the fact that engineering can take you way further than you even think possible.Go give this a listen to find out how you can pair your engineering skills with other business-related skills to build a “non-traditional career”...that makes all the sense to you!🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:His Transition from Technical Engineer to Business DevelopmentHow the Engineering Work and Business Factors Vary By Country3 Tips for Young Engineers to Get to Know All the Paths They Can GoThe BIGGEST Problem of Engineering Companies in Today's WorldWhy "Cost-Effectiveness" as a General Term is Wrong3 Business Aspects Where Engineering Firms Fall ShortWhy He Got Started on Social Media (+ How He's Using It for Business)Content Tips for Engineering Firms to Build a Brand OnlineWhy He Created His Career Guide for Young EngineersHis Work-Life Balance With His Job + LinkedIn Content Creation on the SideHis Single Most Important Piece of Advice for Everybody in Engineering🚨 OUR NEW YEAR SALE IS LIVE 🚨Discount: 20% OFF any review courseCode at Checkout: NEWYEARSALEDeadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST.🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:ESC SteelARUPPietrucha GroupSilesian University of Technology💬 CONNECT WITH DAVID:geosolucionesdr@gmail.comLinkedInInstagramTikTokYouTubeX (Old Twitter)Threads🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Civil Engineering Academy is turning 10 years old! 🎉 To celebrate it, we’re looking back at how it went from an idea after a huge frustration with the PE to helping thousands of civil engineers get licensed.Today, Mark Oakeson jumps on the show again and shoots questions at Isaac to dig into the real story and current operations behind CEA.From the early struggles and building prep materials on late nights and weekends…all the way to managing a growing team of practicing civil engineers to produce those materials and the single metric we use to judge whether we’re being successful in our mission.If you’ve ever used any of our resources (free or paid), you’ve contributed big time to this huge milestone in our story. As a thank-you for that, we’re running a special promotion to celebrate our 10-year anniversary…but you're the one getting the gift. 😉So, go give this episode a listen and celebrate 10 years of Civil Engineering Academy with us! 🎉🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:Isaac's Face-Slapping PE Experience That Gave The Idea for a PE Prep PlatformThe Early Days: How CEA Got StartedONE Thing That Makes CEA Different from Other Prep CompaniesThe Biggest Early Challenge He Faced Growing CEA (on the Side of a Full-Time Job)The Evolution of the CEA TeamWhen CEA Started ClickingThe Difficulties of Managing an Enterprise With a Growing TeamHow CEA Has Been Able to Grow Over 10 Years (And the Challenges of It)The Overarching Mission of CEAHow CEA Measures Its Success as a Company (Hint: It's not What You Think!)Examples of Past CEA Students With Awesome Journeys to Become PEsThe Fun Side of Running CEA (+ the Real Motivation Behind It)What We Have in the Pipeline for CEAThe Future of CEA in the "New Industry" That Will Pop Up Due to AIWill AI Replace Civil Engineers and Tutors?Our 10-Year Celebration That YOU Benefit From!🚨 OUR NEW YEAR SALE IS LIVE 🚨Discount: 20% OFF any review courseCode at Checkout: NEWYEARSALEDeadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST.🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:CEA Podcast Ep 270 (Alberto Ortigão)CEA Podcast Ep 263 (Jessica Wellcome)CEA Podcast Ep 258 (Connor Aycock)CEA Podcast Ep 64 (Zdeněk Vymazal)CEA Podcast Ep 215 (AI to Help You Pass Your Exam)All CEA Success Stories🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

A lot of civil engineers dream of having their own firm one day and all the good things they think come with it…until they do and they’re working crazy hours to barely even make ends meet. 😟 Why? “Profititis.”In this episode, we sit down with Ben Hansen — aka The Profit Doctor. He went from Microsoft to building an eight-figure consulting business, and now works with firms doing $5–50M to help them keep more of what they earn and essentially kill “Profititis” once and for all.This isn’t one of those fluffy “raise your prices” conversations. It’s a real look at where profit actually leaks out of businesses, how (the wrong) people quietly drain margins, and why profit isn’t just the owner’s job.If you’re planning to start your own firm or practice, this episode gives you a massive head start. You'll have the antidote to one of the biggest business-killers before you ever hang your own shingle.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:2 Biggest Aspects of Civil Engineering That Hurts Its Profit PotentialIs the "Drive to the Bottom Bid" Exclusive to Civil Engineering?What is "Profititis"?The Minimum Financial Literacy You Need to Have to Start Your Own FirmThe Biggest Rule of Thumb to Grow Profitability InstantlyWhat Really Generates Almost All the Problems in a BusinessAre Employee-Owned Companies More Profitable?Should Employees Worry About Profit Too?The Profit Margins in Engineering Services (+ What You Should Aim at to Win)How Profitability Knowledge Applies to Your Engineering Work as an EmployeeThe "People" Problem Inside Companies That Affects ProfitsHow to Find the 10 Places Where Your Business is Likely Leaking Profitability🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Entrepreneurs' OrganizationProfit CFO ProgramProfitability Leak DetectorUniversity of PennsylvaniaThe 80/20 Principle, by Richard KochState of the Global Workplace Study, by Gallup💬 CONNECT WITH BEN:LinkedInWebsiteInstagramYouTube🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Licensure exams are hard, but here’s what you didn’t know — the technical content isn't the biggest challenge civil engineers say they face when they go up against them! 😧 Here’s what it is…👇According to 64% of them, the real challenge they face to pass the FE, PE, or CFM exam is finding the time to actually sit down and study.After all, among work responsibilities, family obligations, household chores, and personal interests, how can you possibly find any time to study in your busy days?! 😅All of us here at CEA have been in that exact same situation, but we found out about a surprisingly simple time management technique that helped us make time for our exam prep. Every. Single. Day.In this episode, we dive into what this technique is all about, the psychological reasons why it works like a charm no matter how busy your life is, and how you can apply it right away in 4 simple steps.Apply this technique and you’ll find the time to study that you didn’t think you had so you can get this over with once and for all. (Thank us later. 😉)🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What this Time Management Technique is All About3 Reasons Why It Works Like a Charm to For You to StudyThe 4-Step Process to Apply It and Find Time to Study (Still Today!)The Biggest Thing You Need to Remember for This Technique to Work2 Fatal Mistakes to Avoid When Using This TechniqueThe Brutal Truth About Finding Time for Your Exam Prep (Hint: You Won't Like It)🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Harvard Research Paper🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

You studied after work every day. You sacrificed your weekends to stay home studying. You even took vacation time to study even more. You literally walked into the exam knowing you gave it your all…but guess? 🤔It wasn’t enough to pass — and that’s not the first time it happened. 😞If you’re in that repeat taker position, this one is for you. Whether you failed only once or multiple times.In this episode, Mark and I sit down to talk about one aspect that makes professional exams way more like sports than most people realize: the mental part of “playing the game.”Athletes lose games, miss shots, and get injured. But the ones who make it aren’t the ones who never fail. Instead, they’re the ones who learn how to make a comeback when they do fail.That same concept applies to FE, PE, and any other big exam that’s ever knocked you down before — and this episode gives you the tools and strategies you need to pull this off.Failing actually doesn’t mean you’re done. In a weird way, it might actually be the best news you could’ve gotten!Now, tune in to this episode to learn how to make good use of this good news and get it to propel you to a passing score faster than you think.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The Similarity Between Sports and Your Professional ExamsA Real-Life Example of Mental Toughness That You Can Borrow for Your ExamHow Mental Toughness Plays a Role in Your Exam Prep2 Different Voices You Can Choose to Listen to When You Hit Rock Bottom2 Things You'll Feel After Failing Your Exam Multiple TimesHow to (Correctly) Break Through When You Get Knocked by an Exam FailureThe First Thing You Should Do After an Exam FailureA Tool for You to Get Back on Your Feet After Failing Your ExamA Super Simple Strategy for You to Turn an Exam Setback into a ComebackHow Repeat Takers Who Chose CEA for the Next Try Ended Up PassingWhat Mental Toughness in Your Exam Prep Comes Down toWhat Failing Your Exam Really Means (+ Why That's the Best News You Could Get!)The Biggest Differentiator Between Those Who Pass and Those Who Don’t🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:NCEES FE Pass RatesNCEES PE Pass RatesCEA Podcast Ep 290 (Latest NCEES Exam Stats)🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Ever walked into an exam feeling completely ready…and then suddenly your heart is pounding, your mind goes blank, and even the easy stuff looks like it’s written in a foreign language? 🤔 If that sounds familiar, you’re gonna want to listen to this!In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the other side of taking those professional exams — the part that’s not in specs but can tank your performance and make months of hard work and sacrifice go down the drain if you don’t get it right.There’s a single skill no professor and no other exam prep course provider out there teaches…but every FE and PE test-taker needs!We dive into what that other side of passing your exam is, that single skill you need to get it right, and the tools and frameworks you can use to actually (and easily) do it. 😉If you blank out, rush through questions, or panic yourself into silly mistakes when taking your FE, PE, or CFM® exam, this episode shows exactly how to undo that pattern.Give this episode a listen and walk into your next exam with a calmer mind, a clearer plan, and way more control than you’ve ever had before. 👍🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The Biggest Non-Studying Obstacle We Hear From StudentsWhat "Composure" on Your Exam Really IsThe Problem of Labeling Yourself as "Bad at Exams" (+ What to Do About It)What Test Anxiety Really Is...And The Only Way to Get Rid of ItWhat to Do the Week Before the Exam to Build ComposureHow to Spend the Day Before the Exam to Avoid Sabotaging YourselfWhat to Do in the Morning of the Exam to Make Things Go SmoothlyThe 3x3x3 Exercise to Calm Yourself Down When You Face a Tough QuestionThe Triage Test-Taking Strategy to Stay Calm While Taking the ExamThe Self-Talk Script to Use When Anxiety Spikes During the ExamThe Mid-Exam Reset You Need to Do to Show up Sharp for the Second HalfHow to Keep Composure With the (Increased) Test Anxiety as a Repeat Taker🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Don’t think you can become a PE years after school and without having followed the traditional path of getting a degree in civil? 🤔 Then this episode with Bill Bollman, PE will blow your mind!Bill started out as a CAD Technician who worked his way up to Roadway Production Manager over 30 years without a civil engineering degree…and has now just become a licensed PE! (Yep, you read that right. 😯)In this episode, he shares the legalities around waiving the FE exam and dives deep into the details of this fascinating journey to pull this off. From how he weaved an insane amount of study hours into his days to be able to fill huge civil engineering knowledge gaps he had…all the way to how he strategically scheduled practice exams at very specific moments in his prep to help him with the time management issue.If you didn’t follow the “traditional” engineering path, are deep into your career, and are wondering if becoming a PE is still on the table, Bill’s story shows that not only is it possible — you still have a lot to gain from it.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:His Journey to Get the PE as a CAD Tech With No Civil DegreeHow He Filled the Knowledge Gaps for the Exam That He Didn't Learn in SchoolHow He Structured His Study Hours in His Days With Work and FamilyWhy He Put in So Much Study Time That Other People Would Call Him "Crazy"What His Support System at Home Looked Like to Be Able to Pull This offHow He Processed His Failed First Attempt at the PE (And Got Back on His Feet)A Big Part of Passing the PE That's Not Related to Studying at AllThe Civil Engineering Academy Resources He Used and Why He Liked ThemHow He Strategically Scheduled Practice Exams to Fix His Time Management IssueThe Real Ratio Between Calculation vs. Theory Questions on the PEWhat Getting the PE License Means to His Career, Even Without a Civil DegreeHis 2 Pieces of Advice for Those Taking the PE🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Dr. Daniel Findley’sPE GeniusCEA Podcast Ep 195 (Wade Broussard)CEA Podcast Ep 306 (Jimmy Daughtry)CEA Podcast Ep 258 (Connor Aycock)100 Bonus Transportation Theory QuestionsThe Ultimate Transportation PE ExamCEA’s FREE Transportation ProblemsCEA’s FREE Water Resources Problems💬 CONNECT WITH BILL:LinkedInbill.bollman@ice-eng.com🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEAWebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

Most people say they want to pass the PE Exam, but saying ≠ doing. This episode with Hunter McCabe gives you a perspective on what it really takes to pass — and why it’s worth it. 👇Hunter is a past CEA student who recently crushed the Construction PE Exam while juggling unpredictable work hours and a pretty tight deadline with a wedding on the way. No pressure, right? 😅How did he do it? By following a study routine most people would call “crazy.”In this episode, he breaks down his entire exam prep journey and habits that made him successful.From choosing between Transportation and Construction to his own study technique that saved him on 3 questions on the real deal…all the way to his insane schedule with 8+ study hours on weekends — every week! 😮If you’re gearing up for the PE and looking for a real-world example of what it takes to pass the PE and how to do it, Hunter's story delivers it. 👍🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The Challenge You Face Before You Even Start Your PE PrepHow to Settle the Debate on Which Civil PE Exam to Take Once and for AllHis Advice for Anyone Taking the PE Exam That You Need to Take to HeartHow He and His Wife Structured Both Their Exam Preps TogetherHow He Organized His Study Hours into His DaysHow He First Found Civil Engineering Academy (+ Why He Loved It!)The Most Common Exam Prep Mistake Civil Engineers Make...and That's Why They FailWhat He Liked About Our Video-Based Practice ProblemsHis Struggle With the Codes for the Construction Exam (And How He Overcame It)The SINGLE Code Most of the Questions Referred to in His ExamHow Many AIT Questions He Got (+ Which Ones They Were)Do Multiple-Choice Questions Prep You Well for AIT Questions?Are the PE Exam Questions Difficult or "Tricky," Really?How Theory Questions Caught Him Off Guard on Exam DayHow He Broke His Time Between the Morning and Afternoon SessionsHow He Weaved Practice Exams into His Study Plan (And When He Took Each)His Experience with CEA's CBT Exam Simulator to Mimic the Real DealWhat He Enjoyed About CEA's PE Course That Fit into His Schedule PerfectlyThe "Proprietary" Technique He Used to Keep Him in the Habit of Studying🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:PPI's PE Civil Practice Problems Book1926 OSHA StandardTransportation PE Exam SpecsConstruction PE Exam SpecsDelaware DOTPhiladelphia Water DepartmentTemple University💬 CONNECT WITH HUNTER:LinkedInhuntermccabe1@gmail.com🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

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 TryWhat Made Him Choose Civil Engineering Academy's FE CourseHow He Found Civil Engineering Academy in the Online WorldHis Top Tip for Prepping for a CBT Exam (And How CEA Can Help!)20:12 What Caught Him Off Guard on the ExamOne Thing You Must Have When Prepping for Your ExamHis 4 Tips for Anyone Gearing Up for the FE Exam to Get It DoneHow He's Structuring His PE Exam Prep from What He Learned in His FE JourneyWhy He Recommends Civil Engineering Academy for any FE Test-TakerWhat You need to Keep Top of Mind When Prepping for Your Exam🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Coaching Call With IsaacFE Civil Review ManualReed Family CompaniesCertified Air Permitting Professional (CAPP)Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP)Six Sigma ProgramMerced CollegeUniversity of California, Merced💬 CONNECT WITH SCOTT:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com

If you thought the PE was tough, wait until you hear everything Brandon Dashwood has to say about the SE exam after taking it himself. (Hint: it’s not good news. 😬)Brandon is a Structural Engineer at PARADIGM Structural Engineers who’s deep in the grind of passing the most brutal exam in the civil engineering world — the SE Exam. The catch?The exam has now gone from pencil-and-paper to computer-based (CBT), and the whole exam experience is now, let’s just say…a big mess! 😅From becoming closed-book to a clunky interface to a new way to do what used to be the written portion, Brandon gives a first-hand look at what the new CBT SE Exam is really like — the good, the bad, and the downright frustrating.If you’re a structural engineer planning to go that route and take the SE, this conversation gives you a candid look behind the curtain of the new format and all the aspects of it that you need to know for when your time comes.Tune in to learn what the new SE exam is really like — and all the bugs that the NCEES will need to be looking into.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The Restrictions for PEs That Make the SE Required for Different Types of Work2 Reasons Why You'll Want to Get the SE Despite the Work It RequiresWhat the SE Exam Used to Be Like & How It Was ScoredHow the SE Exam Works Now With the New CBT Format2 Downsides of the CBT Format for the SE ExamThe Even-Lower Pass Rates for the SE Exam in the CBT FormatHow the Written Portion of the SE Changed (And Became More Frustrating!)His Own Experience Passing 3 Out of the 4 Sections of the ExamHow the SE Exam Results and Diagnostic Report are ReleasedThe Third (and Biggest!) Downside of the SE in the CBT FormatHow Does the NCEES Grade the SE Exam?His 3 Recommendations for How the SE Exam Should Actually be AdministeredWhat The NCEES Should've Done Before Rolling out the New Format to the PublicDoes the SE Exam Have Its Own Handbook, Like the PE?Will the NCEES Work Out the Kinks in the (Flawed) CBT Format?How Much It Costs to Take the New CBT SE ExamWhy He Keeps Trying to Pass His Last Portion Even Though the Exam Is FlawedHis Sincere Hope for this New Exam Format Regarding the Entire Industry🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:PARADIGM Structural EngineersUniversity of California, Davis💬 CONNECT WITH BRANDON:LinkedInbdashwood@paradigmse.com🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE CFM® Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesCFM® Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorCFM® Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube Channelsupport@civilengineeringacademy.com