Artificial Intelligence is the big buzzword nowadays, right? 🤖 So in this episode, I decided to dissect the ways you can use it to help you prepare for your exams in 2024. Believe me, even though there are some limitations, it's a wonderful tool in your toolbelt! From getting you started on developing a study schedule to coming up with theory (and even quantitative) practice problems…and more! 😲

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• 2 common exam prep challenges AI can help you solve

• Developing a complete 6-month study schedule….with ChatGPT

• Can you simply follow an AI-generated schedule or do you need to refine it?

• How to use AI to practice theory problems for the Civil FE and PE Exams

• Using ChatGPT to come up with practice problems to supplement your study material

• Can you trust AI-generated solutions to quantitative practice problems?

• How do you make sure AI uses equations out of the NCEES handbooks?

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In this episode, I reflect back on all the things we developed here at Civil Engineering Academy in 2023, plus a sneak peek into what we have for you next year. 😉 From adding new team members to a new brand specifically for civil engineers to new courses launching in 2024. That’s right! we’ll keep helping you thrive in your career…way beyond the FE and PE. 📈 👷

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• The progress of our PE course update to match the April 2024 specifications

• Our brand new review course to help you become a Certified Floodplain Manager

• How to join the waiting list for our new CA Seismic and Survey courses

• A new brand we started exclusively and specifically for civil engineers…just like you.

• The members of the CEA Dream Team — plus, how you can become one.

• Our efforts at our FE and PE CBT simulators give you a like-like exam experience

• The improvements we’ve been making to our FE course

• Our live problem-solving workshops (and how to get access to all of them!)

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The CEA Dream Team:

Mark Oakeson

Francisca Wijaya

Cody Sims

Marina Lima

Matt Fanghella

Marion Oakeson

Lisa Oakeson

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How much do civil engineers make? 💸 That’s a question Mark and I answer in this episode by diving into the latest and greatest ASCE Salary Report! In addition to spelling out the numbers, we talk about other important aspects that go into your career, such as job satisfaction, raises, opportunities, etc. Believe it or not, the future is brighter than you think. 😉

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• The trend in average salaries for civil engineers: up or down?

• How much entry-level civil engineers make (and how much experience they need)

• The main thing impacting salary levels today

• How the industry’s specialization trend impacts salaries

• How much does a licensed PE make compared to unlicensed civil engineers?

• Average salary numbers by US region

• Are civil engineers satisfied with their jobs, benefits, and compensation?

• Do Structural Engineers with the SE make more money than those with only the PE?

• What the future looks like in civil engineering (and why it's a good place to be in)

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ASCE Salary Report 2023

ASCE Website

PE Civil Exam

SE Exam

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“What’s the easiest of the five PE Civil Exams? 🤔'' That's one question we get all that time, and so I decided to jump into it again. While they’re all difficult and there’s no way around it, the latest NCCES report and other data make it clear which one may be a little less of a challenge. If you’re not sure which one to take, you’ll want to listen to this episode. 😉

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• A brief overview of the PE exam and the exam prep landscape

• The two "easiest" and the hardest PE exam overall

• Why the huge number of standards for the Transportation exam is actually a positive

• The one thing that makes the Water Resources exam a good option

• Two things that makes the Geotech exam more challenging

• How to choose your exam: Should you really go for the "easiest?"

• Insider exam tips from our private community of PE test-takers

• When we'll roll out our PE course update to meet the new NCEES specifications

• A brand new course we just released to help you become a Floodplain Manager

• How you can join the waiting list for our California Seismic and Survey review courses

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NCEES Pass Rates

PE Civil Transportation Exam Specification

PE Civil Water Resources Exam Specifications

PE Civil Geotechnical Exam Specifications

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What would your life look like if you could take every Friday off? After the remote/hybrid work trend sparked by COVID, there’s now a new one: the four-day workweek. In this episode, I talk to Mark about this new trend that’s getting traction in other industries, and if it will ever become a thing for us civil engineers. Who wouldn’t like that, right? 😂

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• The origins of the 4-day workweek trend way back in the COVID era

• What’s the 4-day workweek? Will you work only 32 hours with Fridays off?

• The time and location flexibility that comes with the trend

• How it impacts deadlines, workflows, and deliverables

• What are the tech tools that make it possible?

• How is the civil engineering industry implementing the trend?

• The negative side of the trend for firms and organizations

• A pro of the trend for those who don’t want to be fully retired

• The biggest challenge of implement the 4-day workweek in civil engineering

• CEA-approved recruiters that can help you find the flexible work you want

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Wondering what a career in Water Resources looks like? 🤔 Then this episode is for you! Today, I interview Jared Coleman, a Water Resources engineer and a CFM who’s worked in both the private and public sectors. He dives into what you can expect from each, how to choose one, as well as the CFM credential and the work he does in floodplain management with it. If you ever wondered how to get this credential you’ll want to listen to this one, for sure. 😉

Tune in to Learn:

• What his current work as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) look like

• What the CFM Certification is (and how it fills in the 4-year gap between the FE and PE)

• How to become a CFM (plus a resource that helps you breeze through that)

• Common issues with project submittals in flood-prone areas

• Working for private vs public companies: the pros and cons you should consider

• The biggest challenge in sustainable urban development today

• A brand new  sustainability measure being implemented in Water Resources right now

• A secret method to pass the FE and PE exams building on the topics you're good at

• Should you take the PE Environmental Exam as a civil engineer in Water Resources?

• His top tip for young civil engineers starting out to "find themselves" in the field

• What organizations can you join as a CFM or a civil engineer in Water Resources?

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The Civil PE Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:

Floodplain Manager Review Course

Certified Floodplain Manager Credential

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Colorado School of Mines

City of Aurora

Colorado Association of Floodplain Managers

American Society of Civil Engineers

Connect With Jared:

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Today’s guest is Sam Lamontanaro, a Director of Engineering of Aufgang Architects. We dive into the challenges of sustainability, discussing New York's push for electrification and the ditching of fossil fuels, which will probably get to other states as well. So, from the next decade’s energy-efficient designs and water storage to the value of a PE license for it, we cover it all here! 😉

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• The advantage of growing up with a family with the same interest

• How do architecture and engineering work together?

• New York’s law 097 to reduce carbon footprints in buildings (and by when)

• The challenge of electrifying buildings and removing fossil fuels

• The impact of obtaining a Professional Engineer license

• How should you go about mentoring young engineers?

• The importance of field experience to gaining insights you don’t get from a book

• The challenges of balancing sustainable designs and reasonable costs

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The Civil PE Startup Guide

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The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

Aufgang Architects

The Trump Organization

NYC Local Law 97

COP-01

Department of Iron and Protection

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Are you an international civil engineer who got your degree in another country and wants to become a PE in the US? Then this episode is for you! This week I talked to Haral Adler, who details his journey coming from Uruguay to passing his FE & PE in the US and validating his foreign credentials and work experience to get his license. If you find yourself in the same shoes, this episode is a must if you want to be a PE in the US!

Tune in to Learn:

• How to register with NCEES as an international civil engineer with foreign credentials

• With his two-and-a-half-month exam prep schedule you can steal

• A new mix of breadth and depth questions he got on his exam that you can get on yours

• Tips for those taking the Construction Depth Exam on the PE

• How to get "unstuck" on theory problems when you don't know what to do

• The tool he used to take a full-blown CBT practice exam that simulated the real PE

• Why he chose Civil Engineering Academy to help him pass the PE Exam

• What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

• The process of actually getting the PE license after passing the PE Exam

Our Partner:

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The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:

LV World of Concrete Conference

Mark Mattson YouTube Channel

NASCLA

Texas Board of Professional Engineers

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

Civil PE CBT Exam Simulator

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Have you seen the “CFM” initials after someone’s name and wondered what it is and how to get it? 🤔 Then this is for you!

In this episode, I talk with Matt Fanghella about what the Certified Floodplain Manager certification is, what goes into the Certified Floodplain Manager exam, his own journey jumping through the hoops to prepare for it alone...plus a brand-new prep course he put together to help you become a Certified Floodplain Manager, too. 😉

Tune in to Learn:

• What’s the Certified Floodplain Manager Certification?

• What professionals should be looking into becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager

• What does the Certified Floodplain Manager Exam look like and what goes into it?

• Matt’s 5-month journey to becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager

• What he faced in his journey that led him to create the first Floodplain Manager review course

• Why take The Ultimate Floodplain Manager Review Course?

• Key roles and responsibilities of a Certified Floodplain Manager

• The professional and financial impacts of having the Certified Floodplain Manager designation

• Why Certified Floodplain Managers will be needed more than ever in the future

Resources Mentioned:

The Ultimate Floodplain Manager Review Course

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Virginia’s Community Flood Preparedness Fund

CEA Exam Prep Materials:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

The Ultimate Floodplain Manager Review Course

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🚨 DISCLAIMER 🚨

CFM® is a registered certification mark of The Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM), which is not affiliated with or endorses CEA or its courses and products. This course is based solely on publicly available materials and general industry principles. We do not use or distribute any proprietary or exam content from ASFPM. References to CFM® are for descriptive purposes only.

Picture this, you work in Transportation and have experience in Construction. Which PE exam do you take? Water Resources! “What?” That’s right. 😂 Today’s guest is Cameron Mclaurin, a previous student of our course who did exactly that, and he explains why in this episode. He also reveals some sweet exam prep tips that helped him, and some guidelines on what to do on test day.

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The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

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The Ultimate Homework Planner

New York State Department of Transportation

University of Connecticut

University of Buffalo

The Kensington Expressway

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Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses

Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course

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