Mechanical PE Exam Prep Podcast

The vast majority of PE candidates are within the first 10 years of their career when they pursue professional licensure. My personal experience puts me in this majority, having obtained my PE license in 2014, 6 years after completing my undergraduate engineering degree. However, there is a smaller cohort of PE candidates that have been in their careers for a decade or more and are only now seeking to obtain their PE. Having served as a guide to both groups, I’d like to share the following success factors that are unique to more experienced engineers.

In this episode, Dan speaks with Julian, a Professional Engineer who recently passed the PE Exam. Julian shares his experience and methodology as well as some of the pitfalls and surprises along the way. He shows how strong preparation will allow you to stay cool even when something unexpected happens on your exam day.

In this episode, we discuss strategies for making your study process faster and more effective without risking failure. We talk about the common misconceptions and pitfalls that candidates often succumb to despite having good intentions.

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In this episode, I talk to professional engineer Nick DePinho about his decision to go for the PE exam, the importance of committing to the process, and the sacrifices along the way. We also talk about the construction industry and why relying on experience is not enough to pass the exam.

This episode presents a framework for deciding which method of preparation is right for the the aspiring professional engineer in terms of a variety of factors including the cost of the investment associated with each method.

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In this episode, I talk to professional engineer Luke Fauss about his experience passing the PE exam on the first try while juggling the responsibilities of being a new parent. Luke possesses an infection enthusiasm that I personally find inspiring, and I'm excited for you hear his thoughtful approach to the bigger picture of exam prep.

This podcast offers a handful of practical tips for cultivating the ability to build new cognitive skills. We'll discuss six specific tactics from the three key pillars: Sleep, Nutrition, and Fitness. You don't have to be perfect. The benefits from these practices will powerfully set the stage for an enriching and enjoyable study experience. To get in touch, visit www.mechanicalPEexamprep.com.

In this episode, I talk to professional engineer Sean Boston about his experience preparing for and passing the mechanical PE exam after moving to the US from Australia. We discuss the unique challenge that international engineers face when having to use US Customary Units, and the importance of flagging questions to revisit later as a key exam day strategy. So with that, here's my chat with Sean.

In this episode, we discuss three rules for "Slow Studying" adapted from professor and author Cal Newport. Cal has had a major influence on my thinking about how to best perform deep work. We will cover the importance of doing less, studying at a natural pace, and obsessing over quality. We will come to see how slowing down can, paradoxically, make the study process faster!

In this episode, I talk to professional engineer Brett Screechfield about his experience preparing for and passing the HVAC & Refrigeration PE exam on the first try. Brett's success story gets to the heart of why it is often difficult to know if or when you are actually ready to take the PE exam. His final takeaways are absolute gems for anyone going through the PE Exam study process. So with that, here's my chat with Brett.