The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

A Structural Engineer's Guide with Vince Marvin, PE, SE


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Our latest episode with Vince Marvin, PE, SE is  a gold mine for everyone interested in a career in Structural Engineering! He answers questions every Structural Engineer has, based on his own journey. How do you learn the ropes out of college? Do you need a master’s degree? Is the PE needed? Should you go for the SE, even with the low pass rates? 🤔 It’s all here! 👷


Tune in to Learn:

  • Grad school vs work experience: which one matters most for Structural Engineers?

  • Do Structural Engineers really need the PE license?

  • The importance of the SE for Structural Engineers

  • Can you take the SE without taking the PE first?

  • What's it like to take the SE Exam...and when should you take it?

  • Why the SE is getting more and more difficult to pass every year

  • The simple (but not easy) way to overcome the SE Exam's low pass rates

  • Tips for recent graduates going into the professional Structural Engineering world

  • How he went from design to leadership roles...and how you can too

  • The biggest challenge and the most rewarding part of being an engineering leader

  • What to do if you want to become a Structural Engineering manager


  • 🤝 Our Partner:

    Audible


    ☑️ Resources Mentioned:

    Our Video on the PE Changes

    SE Exam

    ASCE

    SEI

    Lake Superior Consulting

    Case Western Reserve University


    📧 Connect With Vince:

    LinkedIn


    📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:

    Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course

    Civil PE Review Course

    Civil PE Depth Review Courses

    Floodplain Manager Review Course

    ...more
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