Six. That’s how many attempts it took today’s guest to pass the PE exam and get his license. For those out there who may be feeling disappointed for having failed the exam before, this episode will prove that it’s all part of the process.

James Johnson is a construction engineer at the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he’s had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from roads to bridges, and even the first project in the entire state of Indiana to use galvanized steel beams. His PE license will really bolster his professional career, but it didn’t come easily.

By elaborating on his learnings from his five failed attempts, James shares how CEA’s Ultimate Civil PE Review Course, Facebook community, and practice exams helped him during his sixth attempt with his studies, mindset, and motivation. In addition, he shares how doing well in the morning portion really sets you up for success in the afternoon portion of the exam, as well as the importance of truly knowing your references and working out hundreds of practice problems---he did 600+!

Resources Mentioned

Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built

Haven’t joined up in our free community?  What’s wrong with you?  J/K.  Ok, just go there and join a group of like-minded civil engineers! - https://ceacommunity.com

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com

CEA’s Civil PE Breadth Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/breadth

CEA’s Civil PE Depth Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam

Civil Engineering PE Practice Exams: Breadth and Depth, by Indranil Goswami - Click here

PPI’s PE Civil Reference Manual - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi

Civil Engineering Academy Podcast Ep. 70: How to Crush the Transportation PE Exam with Shannon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgGV4KQDJio

NCEES’s Exam Preparation Resources - https://account.ncees.org/exam-prep

Indiana Department of Transportation - https://www.in.gov/indot

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