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CEA - Working for the Federal Government as a Civil Engineer
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:
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
Join the CEA Family:
Free Newsletter
Free Facebook Community
YouTube Channel
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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:
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
Join the CEA Family:
Free Newsletter
Free Facebook Community
YouTube Channel
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