The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

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

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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 PE Review Course
    The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
    FE and PE Practice Exams
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