The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

CEA - Dealing with Emergencies and Building a Career of Success with Ziad Mazboudi


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Today’s guest is Ziad Mazboudi, a civil engineer with nearly 40 years of hands-on work experience in various projects, both in the private and public sectors, who also help with disaster and emergency responses. Building on his own successes and failures, he answers your most pressing career questions — and gives you the secrets to succeed at it. 😉


Tune in to Learn:

  • The importance of hands-on work experience on the job site for civil engineers

  • Why civil engineers do NOT just do what they specialize in

  • How to deal with emergencies and unexpected events in a project or at work

  • The single key trait that separates the best and the worst engineering managers

  • What it's like to be a civil engineer working in the public sector

  • Government vs private sector: which one is the best option for your own career?

  • What's the ASCE Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee?

  • 3 tips to stay on top of your game in your professional career over the years

  • Why the PE license is a must-have for your civil engineering career

  • What is the best time to take your professional FE and PE exams?


  • Our Partners:

    Audible

    Built Bar (Use Code CIVAC at Checkout)


    Resources Mentioned:

    Master of Planning and Development Studies (MPDS)

    US Green Building Council

    ASCE’s Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee

    Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

    California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

    California’s Safety Assessment Program

    American Public Works Association (APWA)American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Cal Poly PomonaCaterpillar

    American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)


    Connect With Ziad:

    LinkedIn

    TransTech Engineers

    CEA Resources:

    Website

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

    FE and PE Practice Exams

    Free Facebook Community

    YouTube Channel

    Free Newsletter

    Instagram

    Twitter

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