The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

CEA - Working for the Federal Government as a Civil Engineer

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Ever wondered how you can work as a civil engineer for the federal government? Then check this out: my guest today is Alex Kolkena, a professional civil engineer who worked his way into the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. In this episode, he details his own steps, dives into the pros and cons of working for the US government, and answers all your questions about how you can do the same! 😉


Tune in to Learn:

  • Alex's journey into civil engineering from the military side

  • How to land a job at the US Army Corps of Engineers — and what it's like working there

  • The two most notable military projects he worked on as an engineer in the armed forces

  • The biggest challenge of the Civil FE Exam and his top 2 tips to prepare for it

  • The tricky secret of the Civil PE Exam that makes you fail if you don't get it

  • How you should deal with failing your exams and how to go about your next attempt

  • Pros and cons of working for the federal government


    • FREE Download:

    The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide


    Resources Mentioned:

    US Army Corps of Engineers

    Defense Threat Reduction Agency

    Ramstein High School

    ROTC Scholarship

    Brigham Young University

    USA Jobs

    Clark Construction

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    Civil Engineering Reference Manual

    Civil FE Exam Specifications

    Federal Employees Retirement System

    Thrift Savings Plan

    US Air National Guard

    US Department of Defense


    Connect With Alex:

    LinkedIn

    YouTube Channel


    CEA Exam Prep Materials:

    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


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