The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

The Civil Side of Silicon: A Civil Engineer’s Transition to Tech with Stefanie Reichman

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Feeling trapped by “traditional” engineering roles? Do you want a way out to a career you truly enjoy? 🤔 Well, meet Stefanie Reichman, PE!


In this episode, Stefanie shares her journey from dissatisfaction with both the design and project management aspects of engineering to discovering her dream career at Bluebeam that aligns with her life goals. If you’ve been considering a career pivot, whether within the industry or moving to something totally new, this interview has all the guidelines you need to do it right. 😉


Tune in to Learn:

  • Why she took the FE Exam while in school (Hint: not what you think)

  • Her journey to pass the PE Construction Exam in the pandemic

  • From engineering to tech: Her career pivots to find a job she liked 

  • How her application process went and what she does at Bluebeam today

  • Is the AEC industry good for soon-to-be mothers?

  • Tips and advice if you’re considering making a career change

  • The pros and cons of working in the tech industry as a PE

  • Do you need PDHs even if you don’t use your PE license at work?

  • What she enjoys the most about her work in tech

  • Is working at a tech company as good as it’s advertised?

  • How to start your search for engineering tech jobs the right way

  • Her resources to help you make a career pivot


    • 🤝 OUR PARTNER:

    Audible


    ☑️ Resources Mentioned:

    Free Career Pivot Checklist

    Career Pivot Guide

    Bluebeam

    FAA's Drone License


    📧 Connect With Stefanie:

    LinkedIn


    🎁 Freebies:

    The 5 Best FE Resources

    The Civil PE Startup Guide

    FREE CFM® Course Module


    📚 Exam Prep Resources:

    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 (CFM®) Review Course

    FE Practice Exams

    FE CBT Exam Simulator

    PE Breadth Practice Exams

    PE Depth Practice Exams

    PE CBT Exam Simulator


    📱 Connect With Us:

    Free CEA Community

    YouTube Channel

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    [email protected]

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