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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November 11, 2023CEA - Acing the Water Resources Depth Exam with Cameron McLaurin
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.

Tune in to Learn:
His views on his decision to ditch the FE in school

The challenges of passing the FE Civil Exam seven years out of school

How career opportunities he didn't get prompted him to pursue licensure

What he does for work at the New York DOT

A job flexibility aspect when working for a DOT that you'll love

Why he chose The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

His biggest challenge preparing for the PE Exam (and how you can handle that)

The unusual reason why he chose the Water Resources Exam

One way to get your hands on the codes and standards without going broke

What that caught him off guard in the breadth section

Exam day tips and and how the procedures work at your testing center

Non-studying things you should not neglect when preparing for the PE

Does he recommend The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course?

Our Partner:
Built Bar

FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator
The Ultimate Homework Planner
New York State Department of Transportation
University of Connecticut
University of Buffalo
The Kensington Expressway

Connect With Cameron:
LinkedIn

CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses
Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Civil FE Practice Exams
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter
LinkedIn[email protected]
...more
29min
October 28, 2023CEA - Engineers in Action and Crushing His PE with Brenton Kreiger
Struggle to find time to study for your PE Exam or lack motivation to do it? Then check out this interview with Brenton Kreiger! He does awesome work with Engineers in Action building bridges in underserved communities across the globe. And guess what? He managed to pass his Structural PE Exam with a flexible work schedule given his remote team in different time zones! 😲

Tune in to Learn:
His journey switching from Environmental to Structural Engineering

What does the work of a Structural Engineer in bridge design looks like?

What is Engineers in Action global initiative and the work is does worldwide

The two ways you can get involved with Engineers in Action

His motivation for going for his PE license (and why you should know yours)

How he balanced exam prep and work with a remote team in different time zones

The time management technique he used to find study time in his busy schedule

Advice for those preparing for the Structural depth exam on the Civil PE

A Structural topic that appeared the most on his PE Exam

Why you should get a PE review course help you own your studies

The #1 thing you need to do to in your exam prep to crush the PE exam

What he thought about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

Our Partners:
Built Bar
Audible

FREE Resource:
The Civil PE Startup Guide
Resources Mentioned:Engineers In Action
EIA's Matchmaker Program
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
NCEESUniversity of California, Berkeley

Connect With Brenton Kreiger:
LinkedIn
[email protected]

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
FE Practice ExamsPE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter
LinkedIn[email protected]
...more
25min
October 22, 2023CEA - The Exciting World of Geotech with Kimberly Martin
Are you in the Geotech world? Or even better, a woman in Geotech? 🤔 Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Kimberly Martin, an engineer who’s been knee-deep in Geotech from Day 1 and now leads the sustainability efforts for Keller in North America! 😲 In this episode, she details her own journey and experiences in the field to help you craft your own successful career in the Geotech world as well. 😉

Tune in to Learn:
The value of advanced degrees for a career in Geotech

What’s sustainability in geotechnical engineering?

The areas of Geotech you can go into

The crucial work of geotech engineers for any project

Her international work experience as a geotechnical engineer

What she does at the Sustainability Department at Keller North America

An easy way to get your foot in the door at global companies like Keller

Advice for women to thrive in geotechnical engineering

Career challenges and how to overcome them

Best organizations for geotech engineers and women in Geotech to join

Tips for engineers going into management

Why geotech rocks and why it might be the perfect fit for you

The best ever tip to pass your professional exams

Getting the PEng in Canada with the PE

FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
Keller North America
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)
Women in Deep Foundations
Sustainability in Deep FoundationsASCE
ASCE’s Geo-Institute
Geo-Institute ChaptersGeo-Institute YouTube ChannelBridges to Prosperity
University of ArizonaUniversity of Texas at AustinArizona State UniversityCenter for Bio-Mediated and Bio-Inspired GeotechnicsExxonMobilNational Science Foundation

Connect With Kimberly:
LinkedIn
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
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA Community
Free Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
[email protected]
...more
28min
October 14, 2023CEA - The Future of Tall Wood Structures with Mark Oakeson
Is mass timber the future for tall buildings in seismic regions? 🤔 Well, it may be! In this episode, Mark and I discussed the Tallwood Shake Table Test, which tested cross-laminated timber (CLT) as an alternative material for seismic zones. Contrary to concrete frames that crack in the face of seismic forces, CLT uses a low-damage system! 😲 Check it out ⬇️

Tune in to Learn:
A seismic testing of tall wood structures called the Tallwood Shake Table Test

The promising future of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a construction material

The sustainability of wood vs traditional concrete and steel

Enhancing the fire resistance of wood, especially when used in taller structures

The cost implication of wood compared to traditional materials

Addressing specific downsides of wood before adopting it for tall structures

Our Partner:
Audible

FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
Tallwood Shake Table Test
Dr. Shilin Pei
Colorado School of Mines

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
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter
LinkedIn[email protected]
...more
25min
October 01, 2023CEA - A Career In Transportation Engineering with Case Fulcher
With the infrastructure bill and autonomous vehicles, transportation will be a hot industry for the years to come! So today, I interviewed Case Fulcher detailing what the work of a transportation engineer looks like, the software tools they use, the certifications that can help your career (and the ones that don’t), and a lot more! It’s a gold mine for those interested in going into the field, so you’ll want to give it a listen if you’re one of them. 😉

Tune in to Learn:
His unusual story switching from a career as a chef to Transportation Engineering

What the daily work of a Transportation Engineer looks like if you're considering it

What software do Transportation Engineers use — and that you should learn?

The biggest challenge in road safety today

How autonomous vehicles will impact the industry — and create a need for engineers

Does a Master's or PhD really matter for a career in Transportation?

2 aspects of Transportation Engineering that other engineering disciplines lack

A key piece of advice for civil engineers who want to pass the PE Transportation exam

A non-engineering topic that you should consider learning to supercharge your career

Our Partner:
Built Bar

FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
Synchro Studio
Vistro
Visum
HCS
HSS
ISAT
IHSDM
CORSIM
Google Earth
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Neel-Schaffer
Mississippi State University

Connect With Case Fulcher:
LinkedIn

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
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA Community
YouTube Channel
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
[email protected]
...more
22min
September 22, 2023CEA - Archipelago Professional Services Network with Brian Liu
Here’s a fact: civil engineers go to school to learn civil engineering. So, does it mean you can't make your dream of working for yourself or having your own firm a reality? 🤔 Absolutely not! Today, my guest is Brian Liu, the founder of Archipelago. It’s a professional services network that helps you with all the backend business work needed to keep your engineering practice or firm running. Check it out! 😉

Tune in to Learn:
What the Archipelago professional services network is all about

A little-known deficiency in the AEC industry that Archipelago solves…once and for all

How Archipelago helps civil engineers who want to work as independent consultants

The business aspects the network helps civil engineers with in their private practice

What types of firms can join the Archipelago?

Advice for civil engineers who want to start their own firms —and why it’s easy today

FREE Resource:
The Civil PE Exam Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
ArchipelagoDeloitte
Connect With Brian:
LinkedIn

CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter
LinkedIn[email protected]
...more
22min
September 15, 2023CEA - Shaping Public Policy as a Civil Engineer with Jennifer Ziegler, PhD, PE
Did you know that policies to blend the PE license with other types of professional work, such as hairstylists, have been going around?! 😲 Today’s guest is Jennifer Ziegler, a civil engineer who’s been on the policy side of the profession, including on Capitol Hill. She dives into how these laws and acts affect your day-to-day, the current actions to make sure they serve the profession, and how you can — and why you should — help shape them as well.

Tune in to Learn:
How public policy impacts civil engineering — more than most civil engineers realize

How to get involved in shaping civil engineering policies...without being a politician

Jennifer's education journey into the policy side of the profession on Capitol Hill

What she does today for her water and environmental engineering work

Becoming the Vice-President of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute

6 mind-blowing, career-boosting reasons why you should become an ASCE member

FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI)
ASCE
The Water Institute
Neel-Schaffer
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Kristina Swallow, PE., F. ASCE
ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering Awards
Nevada Department of Transportation
ASCE Mississippi Section
ASCE Certificate Programs
Build America Buy America
NSPE
WTS
EPA
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
Mississippi State University
University of New Orleans

Connect With Jennifer:
LinkedIn

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
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA Community
YouTube Channel
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
[email protected]
...more
37min
September 08, 2023CEA - The Best Places for Civil Engineers Ranked By ASCE with Mark Oakeson
Ever thought of moving to a different city for better career opportunities? Yes? 🤔 Then the ASCE has a selected number of them you can start with in their Best Places for Civil Engineers Index. This is a compilation of the top 10 best places in the country for civil engineers based on different factors that go into the life of a civil engineer. If you're considering a move, listen to this to find where to head to! 😉

Tune in to Learn:
The top 10 best US places for civil engineers to work and live in 2023

3 important factors of a civil engineer's life used to come up with the list

Why the highest-ranked place is extremely attractive to those in Water Resources

The two places in the top 10 that were a big surprise this year — and why

The two main aspects that makes these places the best cities for civil engineers

What you should consider before moving into these places right away

How the remote and hybrid work aspects factors into the index

Our Partners:
Audible
Built Bar

FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
ASCE Best Places for Civil Engineers Index (2023)
CEA Episode #166 - The Declining Enrollment of Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering Academy Podcast Playlist

CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter
LinkedIn[email protected]
...more
23min
September 01, 2023CEA - Crushing the Civil PE as a Mechanical Engineer with Brett Van Hazel
Here’s news you don’t hear every day: passing the Civil PE Exam as a mechanical engineer. Yeah, that’s what our guest today did…after 15 years out of school. 😲 Brett Van Hazel is a mechanical engineer who found himself working in more civil-related jobs his whole career and decided to switch his exam to Civil PE — and it worked! If you’re in the same situation but think you're stuck with the Mechanical PE, you need to listen to this episode!

Tune in to Learn:
Brett's journey to crush the Civil PE Exam...as a mechanical engineer

The Civil topics mechanical engineers tend to struggle with — and how to master them

How he managed to find time to study every day with wife and two kids

The breakdown of his 6-month exam prep plan you can steal

What caught him off guard on the exam that you should pay attention to

What made him choose CEA's PE review course that other courses don't deliver

One aspect of the course he couldn't believe was true — but worked on exam day

The importance of the PE license for every engineer's career goals and job opportunities

One key component of the course he knows is the main reason he passed the exam

What those preparing for the PE should have in mind while going through it

Our Partners:
Audible

FREE Resource:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Construction Specifications
OSHA
PMP Certification

Connect With Brett:
LinkedIn
[email protected]

CEA Exam Prep Materials:
Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter
LinkedIn[email protected]
...more
27min
August 25, 2023CEA - Crushing a Career in Environmental Engineering with Adrienne Burrows
With climate change becoming the biggest challenge ahead, environmental engineering will dominate the stage. If you have an itch for it and have been wondering how you can get into it as a civil engineer, this episode is for you! Our guest today is Adrienne Burrows, an engineer at Black and Veatch heavily involved in the environmental arena. She lays out her work in the field so you know what you’ll be doing and uncover what you need to succeed in it.

Tune in to Learn:
Her path going back to school for her second degree just to get into engineering

4 essential skills any engineer should have — neglect them at your own peril

When do people skills become an important part of an engineer's career?

The differences between working at smaller versus bigger firms

How to get involved with the projects you want, even if your firm has a rigid structure

The biggest work challenge faced by engineers today

Her top career tip for young engineers just starting out

3 tips to handle any type of problem at work

Why being a "jack of all trades" is necessary in the workplace — to some extent

How much highly technical work do engineers really use on their workdays?

Our Partners:
AudibleBuilt Bar

FREE Download:
The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide

Resources Mentioned:
Black & Veatch
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
KUNC

Connect With Adrienne:
LinkedIn
[email protected]

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
CEA Practice Exams

Join the CEA Family:
Free Newsletter
Free Facebook Community
YouTube Channel
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
[email protected]
...more
24min

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