The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

By Isaac Oakeson

Welcome to The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast - your ultimate guide to everything related to civil engineering! Our goal is to support you at every stage of your journey to becoming a successful pr... more

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December 17, 2021CEA - Managing Structural Engineers Effectively with Geoff Smith
Civil engineers are not taught management skills in school. Yet a lot of them end up going that route after college. If you ever find yourself in this position, or you actually want to go into management, Geoff Smith is the person to listen to. He learned the skills independently, has been doing it for a long time, and today will teach you how to effectively do the same.
What You’ll Learn:
How the Structural Engineering Manager’s Job Changed with the Pandemic

The Importance for Managers to Check in with Their Teams in the Pandemic World

How Can Young Engineers Get “Experience'' in the Remote Work System?

Why the Hybrid Work Structure Will Emerge as the Best Option

The #1 Skill Future Structural Engineers Should Learn Regarding Their Software Tools

There’s No Plan B in Structural Engineering. So How to Ensure You “Get it Right”?

The Importance of Knowing the Different Materials and Their Unique Properties

The Conferences Structural Engineers Attend to Up Their Game

How Remote Work Can Help You Better Prepare for Your PE or SE Exam

The First Person You Should Talk to After Deciding to Take Your Professional Exams

Why Engineers Don’t Naturally Make Good Managers—And You How Can Change That

The Basic Traits of a Good Manager Every Engineer Should Be Aware of
Our Partners:
Built Bar - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built
PPI - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
Resources Mentioned:
Geoff Smith LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-smith-05b3416
Geoff Smith Email - [email protected]
Silman Website - https://www.silman.com
ETABS - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/etabs
SAP2000 - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/sap2000
RISA - https://risa.com
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) - https://www.aisc.org
Dynamo - https://dynamobim.org
Grasshopper - https://www.rhino3d.com/6/new/grasshopper
Revit - https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/overview
AutoCAD - https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview
Autodesk University - https://events-platform.autodesk.com/event/autodesk-university-2021
Manager Tools Podcast - https://www.manager-tools.com
CEA Resources:
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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30min
December 04, 2021CEA - The Intersection of Tech and Civil Engineering with Khamini Fennelly
Everybody knows the traditional way of building your dream home. Long story short, it’s a lot of headache. Today, however, civil engineer Khamini Fennelly will prove it doesn’t have to be that way. From location and land selection to internal and external customizations, you can now “order” your home online.
What You’ll Learn:
How High School Made Her Go from Architecture to Civil Engineering

What It Was Like to Be a One of the Few Women of Color to Go to College

The #1 Secret to Getting Through Engineering School. And It's not IQ

Day in the Life of a Site Civil Engineer and the Tools She Uses

Tips on How Engineers can Find Better Opportunities if They Want to.

The One Place to Make Personal and Professional Connections for a Lifetime

How to Find Work You Love Without Abandoning The Skill Set You’ve Built

How Welcome Homes is Changing the Way Americans Build Their Houses

What It’s Like to be the Only Civil Engineer in a Tech-Based Company

Test-Prep Strategies and Tips You Can’t Afford to Miss

How Social Media Can be a Powerful Learning and Inspiration Platform
Our Partner:
PPI - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
Khamini Fennelly LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/khamini-fennelly-7a681675
Khamini Fennelly Instagram (@khaminifennelly) - https://www.instagram.com/khaminifennelly
Welcome Homes - https://welcomehomes.com
High School For Construction Trades, Engineering And Architecture - https://www.hsforctea.org
Syracuse University - https://www.syracuse.edu
Civil 3D, by Autodesk - https://www.autodesk.com/products/civil-3d
HelloFresh - https://www.hellofresh.com
Reddit Community about the PE Exam - https://www.reddit.com/r/PE_Exam
Other CEA Resources:
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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24min
December 03, 2021 CEA - How to Create a Solid Financial Future with Chris Cook
As engineers, pretty complex problems, whether theoretical in school or real on the field, can become familiar as we go along our careers. However, the somewhat simpler mathematical equation of compounding interest can sometimes be neglected. Today’s episode will show you the crucial importance of budgeting, getting out of debt, saving, and investing for our future.
Chris Cook is a licensed financial adviser with a long and pretty diversified experience in the field, currently working at the Utah-based wealth management firm Diversify, Inc. He began his career working at an insurance division and later transitioned to some well-known brokerage firms among retail investors, such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. Now, he combines all this background and knowledge to help people from all over the country plan their financial life, whether you need to invest for retirement, save for the kids’ education, etc.
Chris lays out the step-step process we should follow when we’re just getting started, and he also tackles the different types of debts and how we can---and why we should---avoid them. He also provides some cool resources we can use to get a better education on investment as well as some financial planning tools we can use to visualize our long-term plan.
Resources (some links are affiliate links)
Diversify - https://www.diversify.com / (801) 467-5115
World Financial Group (Previously World Marketing Alliance) - https://www.worldfinancialgroup.com
Charles Schwab - https://www.schwab.com
Fidelity Investments - https://www.fidelity.com
E-Trade - https://us.etrade.com/home
Robinhood - https://robinhood.com
Dave Ramsey’s Website - https://www.ramseysolutions.com
Mint App - https://mint.intuit.com
Financial Peace: New Chapters on Marriage, Singles, Kids, and Families, by Dave Ramsey - Click here
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, by Dave Ramsey - Click here
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!, by Robert Kiyosaki - Click here
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy, by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko - Click here
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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33min
November 26, 2021CEA - The New Construction Engineering Degree
More often than not, civil engineers find work they love in areas that go beyond the field’s five common disciplines. But for construction “aficionados”, there’s a new university degree program in the works that will specifically focus on preparing students for the construction world. From breaking ground to project completion.
What You’ll Learn:
What is the New Construction Engineering Degree All About?

Civil Engineering Degree vs Construction Engineering Degree: What’s the Difference?

Does This New Degree Put an End to Civil Engineers in Construction Roles?

How the Degree Came to be―And Why It's Been Long Overdue

The Tasks Envisioned for Construction Engineers to Handle at the Workplace

Will the FE and PE Still be Required from People With This Degree?

How Many Universities Already Offer this Degree?

Insider Information from a Board Member Helping Elaborate the Curriculum Himself

How This New Degree Can Tailor Your Career for the Construction Industry
Resources Mentioned:
Free CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course (Use the code CEASAVINGS15 to Get 15% OFF) - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course (Use the code CEASAVINGS15 to Get 15% OFF) - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
CEA Breadth and Depth Practice Exams (Use the code BLACKFRIDAY2021 to Get 50% OFF) - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
University of Utah - https://www.utah.edu
Construction Engineering Program at the University of Utah - https://www.civil.utah.edu/bs-construction-engineering
Other CEA Resources:
CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
The 5 Best Resources for the Civil FE Exam - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/bestferesources
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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28min
November 19, 2021Didn't Pass the PE in 2021? Now What?
“Failure is part of life”, they say. But when it comes to failing your PE exam, it just seems to hit harder than almost anything else, right? After all, you’ve put a significant amount of time, energy, and money into it. But make no mistake, you’re definitely not alone.
Today’s episode will reveal what you can do to not only recover from an exam failure but also get back in the game as soon as possible. Whether you’ll have to retake your exam or take it the first time in 2022, your preparation and strategies for a computer-based exam are different from those of a paper-based exam. If you find yourself in that place, this episode got you covered.
What You’ll Learn:
What You Should Do to Get Back on the PE Train After Failing It

How the CBT Format Can Help Get Yourself Up as Quickly as Possible

Studying Strategies for Retaking an Exam---And How They Change for First Time Takers

Changes You’ll have to Make to Your Preparation Due to the New Format

Studying Strategies for Taking a Computer-Based Exam

You Can Retake the PE Exam More Often. But Does Your State Allow You to Do so?

Why You Should Pay Close Attention to Theory Type Questions

Positives of the PE Going CBT---And How You Can Benefit from Them
Our Partners:
Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
PPI - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
School of PE - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/sope
Resources Mentioned:
Ranked #1 PE Prep Course by Test Prep Insight - https://testprepinsight.com/best/best-pe-exam-prep-courses
Ranked #1 FE Prep Course by Test Prep Insight - https://testprepinsight.com/best/best-fe-exam-prep-courses
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course (Use the code CEASAVINGS15 to Get 15% OFF - LIMITED TIME) - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course (Use the code CEASAVINGS15 to Get 15% OFF - LIMITED TIME) - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
CEA Breadth and Depth Practice Exams (Use the code BLACKFRIDAY2021 to Get 50% OFF - LIMITED TIME) - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com
CEA 103 (All Your Questions Answered About the PE Going CBT!) - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/cea-103-all-your-questions-answered-about-the-pe-going-cbt
NCEES Website - https://ncees.org
Other CEA Resources:
CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
CEA Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
The 5 Best Resources for the Civil FE Exam - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/bestferesources
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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21min
November 13, 2021CEA - Making Civil Engineering Practical for the World
This week, YouTube superstar Grady Hillhouse from Practical Engineering jumps on the show! Grady is a geography college graduate, turned professional civil engineer, turned successful content creator with way more than 1+ million views per video. Yeah…what a journey! Tune in to learn about his engineering background, how he started the channel as a hobby, and much more!
What You’ll Learn:
From Geography to Civil Engineering: Grady’s Unusual Path into the Field

The Importance of Geotech Classes―Regardless of Your Area of Expertise

The Biggest Value of an Engineering Degree Most Engineers Don’t Recognize

Grady's Studying Habit on Sunday Mornings That Helped Him Pass the PE Exam

How His Desire to Learn Woodworking Skills Got His Channel Started

How He Scaled His Famous YouTube Channel as a Side Project After Work

The Power of Feedback to Improve Yourself in Whatever You Do

How to Balance Technical and Comprehensive Content for a Large Audience

Grady’s Top Tips for Those Who Also Want to Start Something of Their Own

Creative and Illustration Resources That Helped Him With His Channel

How the 100-Year-Old American Civil Engineer’s Handbook Can Help You Today

A Surprising Announcement by Grady for 2022
Our Partner:
School of PE - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/sope
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
Engineer to Entrepreneur - https://engineer2entrepreneur.net
Practical Engineering Website - https://practical.engineering
Practical Engineering YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/PracticalEngineeringChannel
What Really Happened During the Texas Power Grid Outage? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08mwXICY4JM
How Do Sinkholes Form? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-DVIQPqS8E
Edward Tufte - https://www.edwardtufte.com
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, by Edward Tufte - amzn.to/3wACGh4
David Macaulay - https://davidmacaulay.com
Underground, by David Macaulay - amzn.to/3qqJ0Xz
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/join-our-newsletter
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
...more
21min
November 05, 2021CEA - The Great Resignation and Reprioritization
The pandemic completely changed how people live and work. While some things may get back to “normal” in the post-pandemic world, the “Great Resignation” shows that some new working preferences are probably here to stay. Today, you’ll learn how this phenomenon has affected the civil engineering world, and how things will play out in the field moving forward.
What You’ll Learn:
What the Great Resignation and Reprioritization is―And How It Started

Why is This Phenomenon Happening Today?

Eye-Opening Stats from a Microsoft Research on a New Work Trend

Has the Great Resignation hit the Civil Engineering Field?

The Different Perspectives of Experienced and Young Professionals on Flexibility

How COVID Safety Measures Affected the Construction Industry

What Leaders Will Have to Do to Deal With This “New Normal”

Why Some Companies are Still Reluctant to Change

How Leaders and Managers Should Prepare and Act in This New Scenario

Will the World Ever Go Back to Pre-COVID “Normal”?
Resources:
The 2021 Work Trend Index (By Microsoft) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/hybrid-work
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
CEA Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
CEA Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/join-our-newsletter
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
...more
29min
October 26, 2021CEA - Life of a Civil Engineer a Year Out of School With Cody Sims
The first time Cody Sims appeared on the show, he was a college student with an internship position. Now, one year later, he jumps back on to talk about how his life has significantly changed after graduating, passing the FE exam, and starting to work as a full-time civil engineer.
If you’re a student about to graduate, uncertain about the road ahead, then this episode will do you a huge favor! Cody lays out the details of what he did to study and pass his FE exam on the first try, successfully apply for a job and secure an interview, and most importantly, get hired. And guess what..You can easily apply all these things to your own life!
What You’ll Learn:
How Cody Applied for a Job Position With SpaceX

His Studying Habits to Take and Pass the FE Exam on the First Try

The Best Resources He Used to Prepare for the FE Exam

Test-Taking Strategies He Personally Used

How He Beat Test Anxiety Having Pre-Workout for Lunch

What Alternative-Item Questions Look Like―And How Get Them Right

Are Multiple-Choice Questions Still a Majority of the Questions in the FE?

How to Prepare for a Timed Exam And Not Run Out of Time During Test

How CEA Materials and Community Helped Cody Prepare for the FE Exam

The #1 Job-Hunting Tip That Helped Him Land the Job He’s at Now

What You Should Do Before―And After―Applying for a Job Position

What Determines Whether or Not You’ll Get Hired After a Job Interview

Cody’s Experiences and Lessons Learned With Job Interviews

Why You Should Take the PE Before Waiting Four Years, If Your State Allows

His #1 Tip for Those About to Graduate and Start Their Professional Journey
Our Partners:
Engineer 2 Entrepreneur - https://engineer2entrepreneur.net
PPI - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Podcast Episode #33 With Cody Sims - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1errzO5LlY
Cody Sims on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/codywsims
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
CEA Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
enGENIEer YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/enGENIEer
McClellan Consulting Engineers - https://www.mce.us.com
Arkansa Department of Transportation - https://www.ardot.gov
SpaceX - https://www.spacex.com
Other CEA Resources:
CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
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32min
October 21, 2021CEA - A Dive Into the 2021 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card
The 2021 edition of the ASCE Infrastructure Report Card is out! It brings light to the current conditions of America’s infrastructure by assessing different individual categories, from bridges to hazardous waste. As a civil engineer working in one of these fields, you should probably check this out.
Therefore, today we’ll dive into the main points of the report. This includes the many challenges the country still has to face, the recommendations on how to improve the infrastructure moving forward, and why this means that civil engineers will be needed MORE than ever before!
What You’ll Learn:
What is the Current Overall Grade of America’s Infrastructure?

What is the Grade It Should Be Aiming at?

What are the Different Categories Used in the Report?

The Approximate Investment Amount Needed in Each Category

Recommendations to Increase the Grades―And Why It Means “JOBS AVAILABLE!”

How is the Report Put Together in the First Place?

Three Infrastructure Trends Worth Noting

The Grades of Some of the Categories, From Bridges to Energy

How You Can Take a Look at the Report Too―And Why You Should
Our Partner:
Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Resources Mentioned:
2021 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card - https://infrastructurereportcard.org
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
CEA FREE Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
CEA Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
...more
22min
October 15, 2021CEA - More Than Engineering with Jeff Perry
In the COVID era, people being unhappy with their careers is a topic that has come up a lot in the news. However, most of them don’t realize that this unhappiness is not limited to their workplace alone. If you feel like you’re not living a happy and fulfilling professional life, and even think you maybe want to switch jobs, then this episode is for you!
Today, Jeff Perry jumps on the show to talk about his work helping people find fulfillment in their careers. At More Than Engineering, Jeff helps engineers deal with their current professional struggles, navigate through unemployment and underemployment, and most importantly, get crystal clear clarity regarding where they want to go―and who they want to be―in their professional lives.
What You’ll Learn:
How More Than Engineering Can Help You Achieve Your Happy Professional Life

Do You Want to Change Career Paths? Do This One Thing Before Anything Else

How to Find out What You Really Love Doing―And Move on From What You Don’t

Do You Hate the Work You're Currently Doing? Here’s What You Should Do.

Why Network is Key Even in Job Transitions―And How to Expand Yours.

Common Struggles Professional Engineers Go Throw―And How to Get Over Them

How Your Beliefs May Affect Your Opportunities in Life

How to Get Over Your Ego When You Truly Need to Ask for Help

Successful Stories of Some of His Clients Finding Professional Fulfillment in Life

Why Your Unhappiness with Your Career is Not Limited to Your Workplace

And Much More!
Our Partner:
Engineer 2 Entrepreneur - https://engineer2entrepreneur.net
Resources Mentioned:
Free Online Training - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/mte
More Than Engineering - https://morethan-engineering.com
Jeff Perry’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcperry
The Engineering Career Coach Podcast - https://engineeringmanagementinstitute.org/the-podcast
The Two Hour Job Search, by Steve Dalton - amzn.to/308DZYu
The Anatomy of Peace, by the Arbinger Institute - amzn.to/2YOThBn
Think Again, by Adam Grant - amzn.to/3vbeDF2
How Will You Measure Your Life, by Clayton Christensen - amzn.to/3iSIOfa
Brigham Young University - https://www.byu.edu
CEA Resources:
CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]
...more
33min

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