The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Picture this: you’re a stay-home dad taking care of three kids while preparing for your exam. Interesting? That’s exactly how today’s guest started his journey toward becoming a PE in the US! In this episode, Jonathan Espiritu dives into the steps he took to get licensed in the US as a Filipino engineer, and dives into the tips fellow Filipinos and international engineers alike can use to crush their NCEES exams and do the same! 😉 Tune in to Learn:His journey from the Philippines to oil & gas in Saudi Arabia to a civil engineer in the USThe main differences between the Philippines and the US in the civil engineering fieldHis FE exam prep as a stay-home dad with 3 kids (yes, you read that right!)A time management technique he used to find study time he didn't think he hadHow he found Civil Engineering Academy — and why it was crucial to his successHow a career opportunity led him to change his depth exam3 tips for those taking the Civil PE ExamThe astonishing difference in difficulty between breadth and depth questionsWhy you already have what it takes to crush theory problems on the PETips for Filipinos interested in becoming licensed PEs in the USWhat is the NCEES approval process like for international applicants? Our Partner:Audible FREE Download:The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned:The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseAASHTO’s Green BookThe Highway Capacity ManualRoadside Design Guide BookTexas Department of TransportationUniversity of Saint Louis, TuguegaraoSaudi Aramco Petroleum Connect With Jonathan:LinkedInCEA Exam Prep Materials:WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review CoursesFE and PE Practice Exams Join the CEA Family:Free NewsletterFree Facebook CommunityYouTube [email protected]

Transportation is changing fast. From sustainability concerns to climate resiliency to EVs, the systems we use today will look very different very soon. That’s what Christy Mihyeon Jeon joins us to talk about. 👇After 24 years in transportation planning and engineering, working on everything from major highway projects to electrification of transportation systems, as well as being named one of the “100 Most Influential Women in Engineering,” she’s someone everyone in the industry should listen to. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on what transportation planning actually is and how it differs from the other niches within transportation engineering — like traffic operations.But what about where the industry headed? 🤔Way ahead of you!She also dives into what that future will likely look like. From EVs all the way to autonomous vehicles, the future of transportation systems and infrastructure will be very different — and getting there means overcoming some really complex challenges she also talks about here.Whether you already work in transportation or you're thinking about jumping into the field, this conversation can help you see the bigger picture for what’s currently going on in the profession…and what’s still to come.So, hit play to give this one a listen and hear what Christy has to say about the present and future of transportation engineering. 😉🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:Her Traffic Jams Got Her into the Transportation Engineering WorldWhich of Her Credentials Had the Biggest Impact on Her CareerHow She Managed to Skip the FE and Go Straight for the PE (+ How Difficult It Was)The Story Behind How She Became a PE in a State That Requires the FE FirstHow "Sustainability" in Engineering Has Changed Over Time...And What It Means TodayWhat Transportation Planning Really isThe Biggest Challenge She's Had to Overcome in Her Career (And How It Impacts You)What the Concept of "Resiliency" Means (And How Differs From One State to Another)The Impact of Electrification on Transportation Infrastructure and PlanningThe 3 Big Components of the Future of Our Transportation SystemsThe Biggest Concern Before the Full Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles is PossibleHer Top Piece of Advice for Women to Thrive in EngineeringHow Joining Professional Organizations Can Supercharge Your Career (And Life)The Only Skill You Need to Be a Successful Engineer That Takes a Long Time to Learn🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONEDGeorgia DOTIncorporating Sustainability in Transport Planning, by Christy JeonChristy's "Top 20 Under 40" Nomination💬 CONNECT WITH CHRISTY:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOUThe Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE Floodplain Manager Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSESCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CourseFloodplain Manager Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMSFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFloodplain Manager Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEAWebsiteNewsletterFREE CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

Not finding reliable engineering talent for your projects when you need it? After 20 years running his AEC firm, Brian Sullivan knows that problem all too well — and he’s now set out to tackle it from a completely different angle. 👇In this episode, Brian talks about his journey from starting, scaling, and selling his own civil engineering firm to building an engineering tech company called GigBench that puts an end to this problem once and for all.The idea? 🤔Be the place where firms can find vetted, experienced professionals, without having to make a full-time hire…while engineers can find more flexible engineering work, without having to leave their day job.Whether you’re thinking about freelancing as a civil engineer yourself or need freelance engineering work for your company, you need to sign up for GigBench — and Brian spills the beans on everything you need to know about it.So, go check it out wherever you get your podcasts to hear more about what he’s building with GigBench, how it works, and how you can take advantage of it. 😉🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:A Big Problem He Faced Running His Own Firm That Gave Him the Idea for GigBenchHow He Started GigBench After Selling His FirmHow GigBench Works (For Engineers and Firms)Is GigBench Only for the AEC Industry?How AEC Freelancers Benefit from Using GigBenchHow AEC Employees Can Use GigBench Without Breaking Any Non-Compete ClausesGigBench's Official Launch and How Engineers Can Join as Soon as It DoesThe 2 Business Challenges He's Facing Trying to Build GigBenchThe Business Skill He Learned Building His Firm That’s Applicable to Every BusinessThe 2 Biggest Values He Learned in His Firm That He's Now Applying to GigBenchThe Monetization Model of GigBench (+ Its Fees for You)How GigBench Can Work For Hungry Retirees as WellThe Most Important Lesson in His 20-Year Career You Need to Take to Heart🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONEDGigBenchSullivan Engineering AcquisitionConEdisonManhattan CollegeUpWork💬 CONNECT WITH BRIAN:[email protected]🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOUThe Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE Floodplain Manager Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSESCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CourseFloodplain Manager Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMSFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFloodplain Manager Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEAWebsiteNewsletterFREE CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

Freaking out trying to choose the exam prep resources for the Transportation PE that are actually worth your money? 🤔  With so many options, it's easy to go down a rabbit hole…but you don’t have to. 👇In this episode, we’re sharing our hand-picked list of the top Transportation PE study materials worth considering for each one of the main aspects of an exam prep to help you cut through the noise. That way, you nail down your options to only a few resources, pick the ones you think give the biggest bang for your buck, and finally get your studying going.So, if you want to pass the Civil PE Transportation exam, give this episode a listen and pick your study materials from this list. 😉🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The 3 Main Categories of Any Good Exam Prep3 Resources to Brush Up on the Theory6 Books That Give You 500+ Problems to Practice With7 Realistic Practice Exams for You to Simulate the Real DealHow to Approach Problem-Solving the Right Way When Studying for the PEHow to Take Practice Exams Effectively When Prepping📖 THEORY REVIEW:PE Civil Transportation Review ManualPE Civil Exam Review Guide (Transportation)Daniel Findley’s YouTube Playlist✍️ PRACTICE PROBLEMS:Six-Minute Solutions: Transportation Depth QuestionsThe Essential Guide to Passing The Transportation Civil PE ExamCEA Transportation PE Practice Problems PlaylistPE Civil Transportation Workbook100 Bonus Transportation Theory QuestionsAll-in-One PE Practice Exams: Breadth and Depth🖥️ PRACTICE EXAMS:Official NCEES PE Civil: Transportation Exam (Old Version)Official NCEES PE Civil: Transportation Exam (Newest Version)Transportation Depth Practice ExamsThe Ultimate Transportation PE ExamCivil PE Practice Exam: Transportation DepthTransportation Depth PE Civil Engineering ExamsCivil PE Practice Exam: Breadth + Transportation DepthPE CBT Exam Simulator📄 OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:April 2024 Changes to the PESchool of PE’s Transportation Guide Review VideoThe Importance of Practice Exams in Your Prep🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE Floodplain Manager Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFloodplain Manager Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFloodplain Management Training WorkbookFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

What if you could pass the FE exam on your first try…totally on your own? Clara Feitoza did exactly that — and she says CEA played a huge role in helping her get there. Here’s how. 👇After nearly three years out of college, Clara had to juggle work, graduate school, and an insanely intense 2.5-month study plan. She listened to our podcast in every way she could and used the strategies she picked up from passing CEA students to build a game plan she could actually stick to.And boy, did she stick to it!Clara worked through more than 2,000 practice problems, took weekly practice exams (not a typo!), and used what she had to help her learn: AI tools as her “study buddy.”In this episode, she shares all the details of this journey. From the tips from past CEA students that worked perfectly for her, all the way to the lessons she had to learn herself while going through the process.If you’re taking the FE exam, there’s plenty here for you to steal and apply to your own prep to get this thing over with as soon as possible.Go check it out!🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:How She Got into the Environmental Engineering World (And Why)What She Does Today as an Environmental Engineer in CanadaThe Washington Accord: Why the NCEES Exams Matter Even Outside of the USHer Insane Exam Prep Routine to Knock Out 1,000+ Problems Per Month (And Why)How Being a Curious Graduate Student Helped Her With the ExamThe Mind Trick That Made Her Feel at Easy Walking into the ExamWhat Made Her Panic a Bit Once the Exam Began That You Should Be Aware ofHow Confident She Walked Out of the Exam RoomHer Biggest Tip for Anyone Taking the FE ExamWhy She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy for Any Test-Taker Out There🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONEDClara's LinkedIn PostThe Washington Accord💬 CONNECT WITH CLARA:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOUThe Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE Floodplain Manager Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSESCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CourseFloodplain Manager Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMSFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFloodplain Manager Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEAWebsiteNewsletterFREE CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]