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Let me guess: you listened to our previous episode with Brian Armstrong and got interested in what the numbers look like in that real estate syndication opportunity for engineers. Correct? đ€
Then this episode is exactly what you needed! đ đž
Today, we bring back Brian Armstrong to dive deeper in the nuts and bolts of building a passive income machine with real estate syndicationsâŠusing the higher salary you get after passing the PE Exam, just like he did. đ
From what real estate syndications are and how they work to the most important metrics you need to track, Brian covers everything you need to get started in this world with the confidence of a 20-year real estate professional. đȘ
If you want to make the money you work hard to get work even harder for youâŠand beat the paltry 7-10% stock market returnâŠthen youâll want to listen to this one. đ§
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Why real estate instead of the stock market? Apartment buildings vs. other real estate How apartments are valued What's Net Operating Income (NOI)? What's Cash on Cash Return (CoC)? What's Equity Multiple? What's Average Annual Return (AAR)? What's Internal Rate of Return (IRR)? What's Preferred Return? Break Even Occupancy How real estate syndication works How to move funds from retirement accounts into syndications What to do if you're interested in syndications How Brian can help you get started The 2 syndication red flags you should stay on the lookout forâ RESOURCES MENTIONED:
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Going for the FE a few years after school is already tough. But 11 years, with three failed attempts in the track record, and facing language challenges for coming from a non-English speaking country?! đš
Thatâs exactly what Angela Concha did! đź
Angela is a civil engineer in Ohio who came to the U.S. from Venezuela and passed the FE Exam as a student of The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course.
In this episode, she dives into her FE prep struggles. From why self-study and other renowned (and expensive!) prep courses out there didnât work for herâŠand how she turned things around.
Her journey is a big lesson on the single most important trait you should have if you find yourself in the same shoes of having to retake the exam: Grit!
So, if youâre in the same shoes, and especially if youâre a latino or latina engineer on your way to becoming a licensed PE in the US, this episode will inspire you to push through! đȘ
Go check it out! đ§
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Her journeys from Venezuela to the US Her first two unsuccessful attempts at the Civil PE Exam with self-study Did PPIâs expensive course really prepare her for her 3rd try? How she found Civil Engineering Academy and finally passed the PE The biggest challenge of her entire exam prep The most difficult part of the FE Exam What The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course has that helped her the most on exam day Her little trick for the day before the exam to remember everything you studied Her favorite feature of the courseâŠand why it made all the difference Her advice on taking practice exams leading up to the real deal What you should do immediately after you take the exam Is the Civil FE Exam becoming more theoretical? The most difficult question type on the exam The single most important trait you need to have as a repeat takerâ RESOURCES MENTIONED:
CEA FE CBT Exam Simulator
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Many non-civil engineers have passed the Civil PE Exam, and our latest guest, Jessica Wellcome, is another awesome exampleâŠwhose journey is nothing short of inspiring! đ đ·
Jessica finished school with a degree in Architectural Engineering Technology but found herself working in Transportation at NYS DOT, which is when she quickly realized thatâŠ
She needed the PE license to get promoted! The problem? đ€
Her path wasnât easy â she took the exam 6 times (3 paper-based, 3 computer-based), with the COVID pandemic putting a damper on her plans. đ
In this episode, she dives into this journey and the lessons she learned along the way (and the hard way!) after multiple exam retakes.
If youâre an Architectural Engineering grad taking the Civil PE, or a civil engineer having to retake this exam, this will give you actionable advice to take to heartâŠand a blueprint for resilience.
After all, as her no-quit mantra during her prep goes, âDonât give up. It might not be your time now but your time will come.â
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What Her Transportation Work Looks Like at NYS DOT How Important is the Civil FE to Your Career? The True Benefit of Taking the PE...And Why Decoupling Hurts It Why She Could Only Sit for the PE Exam After 6 Years of Experience Her Tip to Help you Prove Your Work Experience to the NCEES Why She Went With Civil Engineering Academy A Key Lesson She Learned the Hard Way When Prepping for the PE Exam Her Number One Tip When Solving Practice Problems for the PE How to Deal With the (Many) Codes in the Transportation Exam...Without Overwhelm How Much Prep Do You Really Need for Your Exams? The Biggest Tip for Repeater Takers...from a Repeat Taker Herself What to Do When You Don't Know How to Answer a Question The Transportation Topic That Appeared the Most on the Exam The Topic She Struggled the Most With During the Exam A Question That Caught Her off Guard on the Exam Should You Really Take a Review Course? (Plus the Benefits of It) What She Enjoyed About Civil Engineering Academyđ€ OUR PARTNER:
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Is it possible to work as a civil engineer inâŠwait for itâŠthe US Navy?! â Well, the answer is yes. (I know⊠what? đź)
Todayâs guest is Jason Schechter, an engineer who has spent 20 years serving in the Navy, doing all types of projects any other engineer does in the civilian worldâŠand now works in the Pentagon. đ«Ą
How did he do it? đ€
In this episode, he talks about the Navyâs program for recruiting engineers that he joined while still in college (and you probably didnât even know existed until to today!), as well as the career progression and the (lots of ) pros and (very few) cons of working in the military. đïž
Oh, I almost forgot. đ Your experience in the military also sets you up for success after you reach the retirement age of the military.
So, if one of your goals in life was to join the military, or youâre simply curious about what itâs like to take that route now, then you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. đ
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How He Got in the Navy as an Engineer The Navy's Civil Engineering Collegiate Program for Recruiting Engineers What It's Like to Be Part of the Navy's Program The 3 Types of Work You Do in the Navy as a Civil Engineer Is the Navy's Work All Civil Engineering Work? The Worst Part of Being in the Navy and How He Handles It Why He Stayed in the Navy for 20 Years...When the Plan Was Only 4 Years The Big Benefit of Staying in the Navy Until the Retirement Age What the Career Progression of a Civil Engineer in the Navy Looks Like 2 Skills Civil Engineers Need to Excel at the Navy The Hardest Part of His Job Today at the Pentagon What Positions You Can Get Outside the Navy Afterwards His 2 Biggest Frustrations Today Working in the Pentagon How Politics Affects Your Work in the Navy How to Get Your PE When Working in the Navy All Over the World His Advice If You're Interested in Joining the Navy as an Engineerâ RESOURCES MENTIONED:
CEA Podcast #260 (Kim Truong)
Navy's Engineering Collegiate Program
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PE Water Resources vs. PE Environmental Exam: whatâs the difference?
Even better, if you work in any of these two fieldsâŠwhich one do you take if they overlap quite a bit? đ€
Youâve probably asked yourself those same questions, and this weekâs guest, Matt Fanghella, has the answers to both! đȘ
Matt is a PE and CFM (and one of our CEA Team members too!) with lots of experience in both worlds, both regarding his career and his journey to licensure.
As someone who worked in Environmental early on in his career, and then transitioned to Water Resources, he found himself in the spot youâre in right now.
In this episode, he dives into his process for spotting the (small) differences between the two exams, how he decided which one to take so you know how you can do it for yourselfâŠ
âŠall the way to brand-new CEA resources heâs working on to help you tackle the Environmental FE and PE exams if youâre going that route. â đïž
Smash that play button and get all your questions answered about these two exams once and for all! âŻïž
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Why are There 2 Separate PE Exams About Water Resources and Environmental? The Gap in the Engineering Industry That the 2 Exams Were Created to Fill How to Choose Between the Civil: Water Resources or Environmental PE Exam Matt's Experience in the Both the Environmental and Water Resources Arenas How He Decided Between the Water Resources and Environmental PE Exams Our Brand-New PE Environmental Practice Exam for You The FE Environmental Exam Teaser on CEA's (Future) Environmental PE Review Course Why You'll Want to Go Down the Environmental Career Pathđ€ OUR PARTNERS:
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Did you know one of the most difficult topics in the Water Resources PE Exam is not related to Water Resources?! đŻ
Thatâs what our guest on this episode, Kim Truong, found to be true firsthand after taking and passing this thing herself.
Kim is an Environmental Scientist turned Civil Engineer whoâs been working for the US Air Force in Japan.
In this episode, she dives into the tactics and resources she used to study for this exam, as well as her experience with the exam itself inside the exam roomâŠand that most challenging topic I mentioned before.
If you're taking the PE Water Resources Exam soon or have plans to do so, then this episode spills the beans on everything she did right to get it done on her first try so you can, too.đ
Go check it out! đ§
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The Overlooked Topic That's Heavily Tested on the Water Resources PE Exam Is Theory Tested in the April 2024 Format as Much as in the Past...or Even More? Her Top-Notch Strategy to Taking Practice Exams That You Should Copy Her Top Piece of Advice to Pass the PE (Hint: It's not Related to Studying) Why She Went With a Course Instead of Doing It AloneâŠAnd Why You Should Too! The Biggest Thing That Made Her Choose Civil Engineering Academy What She Enjoyed About Civil Engineering Academy's PE Course After She Got In Why the April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam Specs was a Really Good Thing Her Experience Taking One of the NCEES Exams in Another Country The Hardest Part of Preparing for the PE Exam How the PE Review Course Gave Her Structure and Organization What She Thought of the PE CBT Exam Simulator Her 2 Tips to Build a PE Exam Study Schedule Should You Switch to Another Civil PE Exam After a Fail? 2 Reasons Why She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy's PE Review Courseđ€ OURS PARTNERS:
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Civil Engineering Academyâs PE Review Courses
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The April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam
Should You Change Your Civil PE Exam?
The Best PE Exam Switches You Can Try
Boston University
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âArtificial Intelligenceâ gets all the buzz today. đ€ Lots of things it could be used for, and lots of options out there. The problem? đ€ According to Dr. Sam Zolfagharian, most AEC leaders try to implement it the wrong way! đš
Dr. Sam is the co-founder and president of YegaTech, an AI consulting firm focusing on helping AEC firms and executives plan and execute their AI strategy to scale their business.
After years of experience as a Structural Engineer herself, she saw firsthand all the tasks that could be sped up with the help of technologyâŠand how little AEC leaders understand whatâs really at their disposal when it comes to AI. đ€Ż
(In case youâre wondering, itâs not simply looking at what AI tools are out there and picking a few to âgive it a try.)
In this episode, Dr. Sam dives into how AI will shape the future of work in the AEC industry for companies, how future AEC professionals (civil engineers included!) will need to adaptâŠall the way to YegaTechâs AI Innovation Framework for firms to scale with the help of AI.
This framework is now already being used to develop AI strategies and AI governance across multiple AEC companies, and Dr. Sam teaches it in this very episode. Go check it out! đ§
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The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Incorporating AI into Their Companies What Leaders Should (Really) Look at When Thinking of AI for Their Firms The Future of Human Work in an AI-Driven World How AI is Being Implemented in the AEC Industry Today Where Can AI Be Implemented...That No One is Talking About? How AI Tools and Techniques Can Scale Industry-Standard Procedures How AI Will Streamline a Tedious Task in Structural Engineering Will AI Take Away People's Jobs...Only? (Hint: It's not what you think!) A Big Concern with Using AI at Work...for the Company and Employees The Biggest Risk of Relying on AI in the Workplace What Companies Need to Do to Minimize the AI Risks for the Company What Will Change for AEC Professionals in the Future Due to AI What Will Change for AEC Firms in the Future Due to AI A Brand-New Department for AEC Companies Due to AI What All This AI Talk Means to Future Civil Engineers Like You!â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
YegaTechâs Presentation on AI in the AEC Industry
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Georgia Tech
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đš This PE Exam prep timeline defies EVERYTHING youâve seen so far! đš We always mention that 3 months is the minimum, but exemptions existâŠand Connor Aycock did it in ONE month! đ± đ
Thatâs exactly what you read, believe it or not.
After moving to a new state where the rules on when you can take the PE after passing the FE are looser, Connor had his chance.
In May 2024, his boss challenged him to take it immediately. After realizing the timing was perfect and that the best window for him to take the test was June 2024, he went for it. đȘ
He condensed his exam prep into a jaw-dropping four-week schedule (Whats?! đš), blocked off his study time, and gathered the on-demand resources he needed to bust through the material.
After 4 and half weeks, he took itâŠand passed it! â đ·
In this episode, he dives into this (unbelievable) journey, hits on all the things he did to make it possible, talks about what the exam was like and the most challenging parts of itâŠ
âŠall the way to the ONE THING he wouldâve done differently that you can learn from him and do it right in your own exam prep.
If youâre preparing for this exam as well, this episode is a must-listen. đ§
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His (Unbelievable) Deadline to Take (and Pass!) the Civil PE Exam How He Structured His Entire PE Exam Prep Into 4 1/2 Weeks His One-Line Piece of Advice for Your Own PE Exam Prep The ONE Thing He Would've Done Differently in His Exam Prep What Caught Him Off Guard During the Exam The Biggest Challenge While Taking the Exam That Really Messes up With You The Best Skill You Learn Going Through the PE Exam His Two-Step Approach to Tackling Theory QuestionsâŠPlus How Many He Got His Experience With AIT Questions on the Exam 2 Tips for You to Find Time to Prepare for Your Exam (Believe it, You Have Time!) What He Enjoyed the Most About The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courseđ€ OUR PARTNER:
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â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Civil PE Starter Toolkit
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courses
Test Prep Insightâs Best PE Review Courses
University of Alabama
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đš Hereâs another case that will blow your mind đ Imagine taking the Civil PE Exam 7 (seven!) times, each time with a different exam formatâŠand all this without a civil engineering degree! đ€Ż
Thatâs exactly what todayâs guest, Justin Krishart, PE, did! đČ
Justin graduated from Penn State with a degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structures. Needless to say, he knew very little about whatâs covered in the PE Exam, except for Structural topics.
After failing both the paper-based and CBT PE exam in the old breadth-and-depth format six times, the April 2024 changes turned on the light at the end of the tunnel. đĄ
This episode is an awesome story of perseverance with a big lesson every test-taker needs to hear â which is what kept him going when most people wouldâve given up. đ· đž
If youâve found yourself failing this thing multiple times already, you need to listen to his journey!
How he managed to stay in the game even after feeling devastated by the past failures. What he found to be the most challenging part. How he prepared for this as if it were his second, part-time job. All the way to the resources he used that you can use too. đ
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Does an Architectural Engineering Degree Cover What's on the Civil PE? Passing the FE Exam Two Weeks After Graduation What He's Doing Today That Motivated Him to Get The PE How a Tricky Requirement in Pennsylvania Delayed His PE Exam His First 3 Attempts at the Old, Pencil-and-Paper PE Exam His 4th and 5th Attempt at the CBT PE Exam in 2022 Prepping With a Prep Course for His 6th Try in 2023 His Final Attempt at the New, Depth-Specific PE Exam in 2024 4 Professional Benefits That Kept Him Going After Several Failed Attempts A BIG Personal Reason Why He Didn't Give Up (And Why You Shouldnât Either) How Many Practice Exams He Needed to Take What His Study Hours Looked Like Over The Week With Work and Life How Many Months Did He Prepare for? The Single Most Challenging Part of the PE Exam Three Kinds of Alternative-Item Type Questions He Got Asked What He Enjoyed the Most About the Ultimate Civil PE Review Courseâ RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courses
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Pennsylvania (Penn)
State University
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Do you know what Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are? Connected Autonomous Vehicles? đ€ Then this interview with one of the industryâs traiblazers, Dr. Said El Said, PE, PhD is a must!
Dr. Said is a Transportation Systems Program Manager at Neel-Schaffer, applying technology to transform our transportation infrastructure and optimize our day-to-day use of it.
In this episode, he talks about what he learned from his many years of experience in the tech side of the Transportation industryâŠand what's changing for it in the near future because of it.
From reaching full autonomy with connected autonomous vehicles that communicate with each other and the road, to the use of non-engineering disciplines in the design of transportation projectsâŠall the way to the biggest challenge to get into the field.
The tech-powered future opportunities in the Transportation arena are endless, for sure. Many things you could do and work on, instead of being pigeon-holed to one thing.
So, if youâre starting out and considering a career in Transportation, or already working in the field, youâll want to listen to this one. đ
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What He Does as a Transportation Engineer Today at Neel-Schaffer What are Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)? How ITS Will Shape the Future of Transportation...for the Better! Another BIG Thing Changing in the Transportation Industry Right Now How to Reach Full Vehicle Autonomy: Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) How Elon Musk's Boring Company Complement CAVs The Biggest Challenge to Get into the Intelligent Transportation Field How He Grew a Transportation Tech Department at TDoT Private vs. Public Sector: How Do They Differ? The 2 Career Paths Where a PhD Gives You an Edge His Experience in Academia (Plus How to Know If It's for You, Too) His Favorite Aspect of Engineering so Far What You Need to (Really) Become an "Engineer" 2 Career Tips for Future Transportation Engineersđ€ OUR PARTNER:
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Benha Higher Institute of Technology
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What would you do after failing the PE Exam five times?! đ§ And worse, with each and every attempt being a different exam format? From paper-based to CBTâŠall the way to the new specs?! đ±
Thatâs exactly Tucker Staffordâs journey of resilience to get over the PE exam! đ„”
He got started way back in 2020 (when the exam was still paper-based!) and finally cleared the bar in April 2024. â
He took all the exam formats ever since, sticking with the Transportation exam every time.
His story is the ultimate inspiration for any repeat taker out there, going above and beyond where most people would have simply folded and given up.
If youâre struggling with this exam and have already failed it a few times before, you need to listen to this episode.
Tucker's hard-earned tips and advice will give you the motivation you need to keep pushing forward and get this done and over with as well, no matter how many times you take it. đȘ
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His Experience Having His Exam Canceled in April 2020 A Mistake He Made in His First Attempt in October 2020 That Most People Make His Second Attempt With His First Review Course in April 2021 His Third And Fourth Attempts at the PE Still as a Paper-Based Exam in 2022 His Struggles With His Fifth Attempt With the PE as a CBT Exam in April 2023 His Final Attempt in April 2024 With the New Depth-Focused Specifications Should You Immediately Sign Up Again for the Exam After a Fail? Is It Better to Stick With the Same Exam After Failing...Or Switch Exams? The 2 Rules of Thumb to Choosing Your PE Exam 2 Topics About Which He Got the Exact Same Questions on All 6 Attempts! Two Transportation Topics That Came up During the Exam as AIT Type Questions How to Use the NCEES Diagnostics Right After a Fail The Only Two Prep Materials You Need, Even if You Don't Get Anything Else A Daily Habit Every PE Test-Taker Should Pick Up During Their Prep His No. 1 Piece of Exam Prep Advice...That He Learned the Hard Wayđ€ OUR PARTNER:
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â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Should You Switch PE Exams After Multiple Failures?
Official NCEES PE Practice Exams
PPIâs Transportation Depth Reference Manual
Mississippi Engineering Boards
Mississippi DOT
University of Mississippi
Jackson State University
Highway Safety Manual (HSM)
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
AASHTO Green Book
Guide for Design of Pavement Structures
Roadside Design Guide
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Is the shortage of civil engineers only a lack of interest in the field by people, or have companies just been offeringâŠwell, too little? đ€
In todayâs episode, we interview Tyler Wiggins, an engineer turned recruiter that grew a small operation of only three people into a team of talented engineers in the solar industry.
Tyler dives into the big shortage of civil engineers hurting companies big time todayâŠand the ONLY thing they can do to solve this problem.
Here's a hint⊠đ
Offering what every other company offers is not gonna cut it. But what should companies do then, exactly? đ€
Check out this episode to find out lots of ways companies can make their openings much more enticing to attract (and retain!) the civil engineers they desperately need!
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The REAL reason why there are more jobs than Civil Engineers to fill them What does it really take for firms to find and attract good engineers? 3 strategies firms can use to attract more candidates that are real, talented ballers An surprisingly simple way companies can make their openings way more enticing A misconception about using a recruiter as a job seeker that you believe is true. A real-life example of how a recruiter can land you a job that pays $175-225k The biggest mistake companies make when working with a recruiterđ€ OUR PARTNERS:
Audible
Built Bar
â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
CEA Episode #116 (The Decline in Civil Engineering Programs)
K2 SystemsCal Poly San Luis Obispo
đ§ CONNECT WITH TYLER:
LinkedIn
Agavos Group
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources
The Civil PE Startup Guide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Civil Engineering Academy Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Courses
CFMÂź Review Course
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
CFMÂź Practice Exam
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Are self-driving cars really the futureâŠin a country with a traffic fatality rate that (literally) dwarfs that of other countries in Europe and Asia? đ đ€
In this episode, Byron Tang, a Senior Transportation Engineer for the City of Hayward, shares invaluable insights on the evolving Transportation landscapeâŠand why Transportation engineers will play a crucial role in the years to come!
He dives into the BIGGEST challenge engineers will face as the industry juggles new technology and the safety concerns they create, as well as the many specialized certifications every Transportation Engineer should get to be part of the future of the industry.
(Youâve seen the bunch of initials after his name, right? đ )
Byron has a unique story of getting into this field and a lot of experience over the years leading up to his Senior job position. And in this episode, he shares it all! đ€Ż
If youâre in the field already, this episode will give you awesome insights on how to move forward in your Transportation career. If youâre an early-career engineer thinking of going that route, then Byron has some down-to-earth pieces of advice that will hit you hardâŠbut itâs true!
TUNE IN TO LEARN:
What the Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) license isâŠand why youâll want to get it Whatâs the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) license? What he does today as a Transportation Engineer His 2 secrets to stay up-to-date with the latest Transportation news, trends, and tech The BIGGEST challenge for Transportation Engineers in the (near) future Are self-driving cars a good thingâŠor too dangerous? How he (unexpectedly) found his path into the Transportation worldâŠfrom Music! His honest advice for those interested in a career in Transportation 3 things to pay attention to if youâre considering a big pivot in lifeâŠlike hisđ€ OUR PARTNERS:
Audible
Built Bar
â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB)
Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) License
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) License
Road Safety Professional (RSP) Certification
Institute of Transportation Engineers
City of Hayward
US Traffic Fatality Rate Data Source
đ§ CONNECT WITH BYRON:
LinkedIn
YouTube Channel
Twitter
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The 5 Best FE Resources
The Civil PE Startup Guide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Civil Engineering Academy Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Courses
CFMÂź Review Course
FE Practice Exams
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Getting the PE does wonders for increasing your income. Period! But if you want to become financially better off, shoving that extra dough into traditional 401ks is..well, not the answer! â
In this episode, I chat with Brian Armstrong, a civil Structural Engineer turned real estate investor whoâs used his high salary as an engineer to build a passive income machine with real estate! đž
After 12 years investing in real estate, he realized other engineers (read: you! đ«”) have exactly what it takes to get started in this world as well.
Thatâs when he launched Progress Capital Group, a company focused on helping engineers make the money they work hard to getâŠwork even harder for them with real estate syndications. đïž
If youâre an engineer with an interest in real estate for passive income, in this episode, Brian spills the beans on how to do it rightâŠjust like he did. đ
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Why real estate reigns over traditional investment strategies, like 401ks Tax breaks: the other huge advantage of real estate compared to earned income How he got started in real estate as an engineerâŠin a way most people donât What are General Partners in a real estate syndication? Why engineers make perfect real estate investors! Do you need to be an accredited investor to get into real estate syndications? Do accredited investors have benefits non-accredited investors donât? How is the compensation structured in real estate syndications? What happens to the property you invest in via syndications after the investment period? Two secrets to reduce the risks with real estate to almost zero How much money do you need to get started? How you can use the money in your retirement accounts to get you going in real estate His resources and company to help you do this fasterâŠand better.â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
SE License
Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki
SEC 506b - Private Placements
SEC 506C General solicitation
University of California, Davis (UC Davis)
đ§ CONNECT WITH BRIAN:
LinkedIn
Progress Capital Group7 Reasons Ebook
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources
The Civil PE Startup Guide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Civil Engineering Academy Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Courses
CFMÂź Review Course
FE Practice Exams
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Want to know what the latest FE and PE exam pass rates are? Your chances of passing based on graduation date and years of experience? How many people are taking these exams? đ€ Then youâll want to listen to this episode with Mark!
In this one, Mark jumps back on the show to dive into the 2023 NCEES Squared Report. This is your update on the current state of professional engineering licensureâŠdirectly from the horseâs mouth! đ
From stats on pass rates to licensure, both in the US and internationally, all the way to trends in the professional journey, this episode spills the beans on whatâs currently going on with everything related to getting over these NCEES exams.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:
An Interesting FE Volume Trend Over the Years Number of Examinees per Exam in the 2022-23 Fiscal Year The Latest Civil FE Exam Pass Rates FE Pass Rate Differences for ABET-Accredited vs Other Schools How Do the Civil FE Pass Rates Compare to That of Other Disciplines? Engineers' Preferred Testing Window in the Year...and Why The Top 10 Universities With More Students Taking the FE Exam The Latest Civil PE Exam Pass Rates The Real Difficulty of the Construction PE Exam Why Your First Try at the PE Exam is Your Best Shot What You Need to Do to Pass, No Matter If itâs Your First or Fifth Try PE Pass Rate Differences for ABET-Accredited vs Other Schools Your Chances of Passing the PE Exam Based on Years of Work Experience Your Chances of Passing the FE Based on When You Graduated The Latest (and Low) SE Exam Pass Rates A Trend in the Structural Engineering Profession...and How to Change It The Average Age of Examinees per Exam The NCEES Program to Help You Get Licensed in Various States The NCEES Records Program to Help You Track Your PDHs How Many Licensed PEs Are Spread Throughout the Country?â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
NCEES 2023 Squared ReportCEA Podcast #51 (Tim Miller)
CEA Podcast #114 (Brandon Hasty)
CEA Podcast #111 (Highest-Paying Engineering Fields)
How to Create a Study Schedule for Your Exam
Transportation PE Problems
Geotechnical PE Problems
Water Resources PE Problems
Construction PE Problems
Structural PE Problems
Civil FE Problems
CFMÂź Problems
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources
The Civil PE Startup Guide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
CFMÂź Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com
FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam
FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/
PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator
CFMÂź Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy
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Did you know the NCEES can customize the PE exam based on your unique needs? Whether itâs additional testing time, break time, or even changes in the testing environment? đ€ Nicole Hatfield did just that.
Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, Nicole faced the daunting task of passing the Civil PE Exam â no easy feat for anyone, but especially challenging with her conditions.
In this episode, she shares her story of securing reasonable accommodations with the NCEES, allowing her to take the Civil PE Transportation Exam over two days instead of one grueling 8-hour session.
She also dives into her experience prepping for and taking the PE Transportation exam. She used super smart study techniques youâll want to steal, and learned a few lessons youâll want to listen to so you donât make the same mistakes.
If you have any specific health conditions that require reasonable accommodation or are taking the PE Transportation Exam, this episode is for you! đȘ
TUNE IN TO LEARN:
How she got reasonable accommodations on the PE Exam because of her autism Who can request ADA accommodations? The step-by-step process to apply for reasonable accommodations How long does it take to get approved for ADA accommodations? How the NCEES broke down her exam into two days Her biggest tip for test-takers with autism or other health conditions The (right) first step you need to take to get into study mode for the PE Her study strategies that went against what everybody told herâŠbut worked! The biggest surprise that caught her off guard on the exam A life-saving tip you cannot neglect if youâre taking the Transportation PE Exam Her super smart approach to taking practice exams you should stealđ€ OUR PARTNERS:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap
â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
NCEES ADA Accommodations - https://ncees.org/ada-exam-accommodations
Global and Regional Autism Spectrum Partnership - https://grasp.org
The âNewâ Civil PE Exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBXNRbqox7Y
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Robert G. Campbell & Associates - https://rgc-a.com
Tennessee Tech University - https://www.tntech.edu
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - https://www.utk.edu
đ§ CONNECT WITH NICOLE:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-gonzalez-hatfield-p-e-75054b307
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide
The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
CFMÂź Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com
FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam
FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator
PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator
CFMÂź Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy
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The civil engineering industry is seeing a big labor shortage of the exact type of engineers companies are desperately looking for. đČ How do we know?
In this episode we interview Brandon McGill, a recruiter specialized in the geotechnical and land development arenas of civil engineering.
He jumps back on the show to give us an update on the state of the civil engineering job market today, as well as the trends and opportunities heâs seeing by working with candidates and companies.
If youâre considering finding a new opportunity somewhere else, this episode is for you.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:
The engineering positions companies are desperately trying to fill up...fast A work trend thatâs now the industry standard (and companies need to accept) A big shift in leadership positionsâŠand the big problems with it The cons of remote workâŠand the big pro that keeps it alive PE vs. PMP: Which one do companies prefer? How Brandon found a job for one of his candidatesâŠfor $40,000 more! How companies can find top talent in today's labor shortage The biggest advantage of working with a recruiterâŠand why What causes the most friction in candidate-company negotiations How to craft a resume that makes all the others look like they donât even exist The best approach to hiring interviews that companies should live by Brandonâs top piece of advice for working with (the right) recruiters The impact of the April 2024 changes to the PE Exam on job huntingđ€ OUR PARTNERS:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap
â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Civil PE Exam - https://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/civil
PMPÂź Certification - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp
The April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBXNRbqox7Y
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
đ§ CONNECT WITH BRANDON:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmcgill
The Civil Recruiter - https://thecivilrecruiter.com
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 208-563-6005
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide
The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses
Floodplain Manager (CFMÂź) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com
FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam
FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator
PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator
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Civil engineers touch on everything everybody uses every dayâŠliterally. But even then, the profession isnât as famous as others. Thatâs what Michael Bempah set out to change!
After graduating in Chicago, Illinois, he noticed pretty soon that nobody knew what civil engineers do. Especially members of minority groups, who didnât even see it as a possible career for them.
As an African-American himself who had a good job at the Illinois Department of Transportation and then even started his own firm, Pinpoint Precision Engineering, he knew the field doesnât get as much good rep as it should.
In this episode, we dive into the lessons from his book, How to Become a Civil Engineer, on how to spread the word about the professionâŠ
âŠand how practicing civil engineers like you can (and should) help!
Check it out! đ§
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The major problem the civil engineering profession faceâŠand how to solve it How his own beginnings motivated him to write a book on becoming a civil engineer His awesome journey in civil engineeringâŠall the way to starting his own firm! What practicing civil engineers can do to spread awareness about the field The 2 most important aspects in becoming a civil engineer The value of the PE license in the civil engineerâs career What to do if youâre facing hardship and failures in your career The biggest challenge in starting your own engineering firmđ€ OUR PARTNER:
Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible
â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
How to Become a Civil Engineer: Bridging the Gap - https://amzn.to/3XcWiqR
Pinpoint Precision Engineering STEM Programs - https://www.pinpointpe.com/community
ASCE - https://www.asce.org
NSPE - https://www.nspe.org
Illinois DOT - https://idot.illinois.gov
đ§ CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:
Michael's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bempah
Pinpoint Precision Engineering - http://pinpointpe.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinpointpe
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pinpointpe
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pinpointpe
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide
The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
Floodplain Manager (CFMÂź) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com
FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam
FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator
PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator
Floodplain Manager (CFMÂź) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy
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Want to know how to pass the Civil PE Exam in 3 months or less? đ€ Then this episode with Taylor Austin is for you! Not only did she do exactly that, but in this interview, she answers the most important question: How?!
Taylor is an Environmental Engineer who works at WSP doing environmental compliance work and has recently passed the Water Resources PE Exam.
After moving to California to work at the San Diegoâs office, she had a small window to get the PE exam done before life in the new place started to happenâŠand off she went!
She crafted a 12-week study plan, blocked off her study timeâŠand just started to grind it out.
She studied both before and after work. She went to her office on the weekends to study. She rehearsed the routine she would follow on exam day. She even tried to have the same snacks she would have on exam day! đČ
Crazy â or crazy-brilliant? đ€
This is your opportunity to pick her brain and learn what works in a good exam prep, what doesnât work, and how she balanced study with a full-time job that requires her to go out on the field quite often. đ§
TUNE IN TO LEARN:
* What made she realize the PE license was the necessary next step
* How she used a Masterâs and decoupling to take the PE earlier
* Her 12-week study plan to crush the PE Exam with a full-time job
* How she got her company to support her exam prepâŠfinancially
* 5 golden exam prep rules for everyone prepping for the PE
* What are the AIT-type questions all about? Calculations? Theory?
* What you can expect from theory questions on the exam
* How she took practice exams like a proâŠand you should, too!
* The power of podcasts to help your exam prep
* Why she went for The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
đ€ OUR PARTNERS:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap
â RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
ASCE San Diego Chapter - https://sections.asce.org/sandiego
WSP - https://www.wsp.com
đ§ CONNECT WITH TAYLOR:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-austin-36984613a
Email - [email protected]
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide
The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
Floodplain Manager (CFMÂź) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com
FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam
FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/
PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator
Floodplain Manager (CFMÂź) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy
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Todayâs economy is wild! Is inflation holding you back on the financial roadmap you created for yourself, fueled by your engineering career? đ€ Ryan Sullivan to the (financial) rescue! đ đ”
Ryan is a Mechanical Engineer who always had a passion for personal finance and investing. (He even played one of those stock market games in high school. đ )
In his role leading the engineering department at a plumbing company, he realized many other professionals in the building industry had similar money questions and frustrations, but didnât have the time and energy to dive into those themselves.
Thatâs when Off the Beaten Path Financial was born!
He now crafts personalized financial plans for engineers and other AEC professionals to make sure theyâre on the right track to achieve their money goals.
Even with the bad economy and wages not keeping up with inflation, you can â and should â still find ways to win financially. And for engineers like us, he has the secrets! đ
TUNE IN TO LEARN:
How he chose engineering for a career...and then realized it wasn't for him The job opportunity that got him started in the business side of things The business lesson he used to grow his engineering department to $1M in 5 years What gave him the idea to start his own financial consulting firm on the side How you get started on your business with zero clients...just like he did 2 biggest financial frustrations engineers face today The secret to taking care of your money the right way...and how an advisor helps! His favorite financial tools engineers should consider using The 2 most common (but totally opposite) approaches to money His views on today's (bad) economy...and what you can do about it His No. 1 money advice to engineers of all agesđ€ OUR PARTNERS:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
Namecheap - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/namecheap
đ§ CONNECT WITH RYAN:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-sullivan-pe
Off The Beaten Path Financial - https://www.obpfinancial.com
Ryan's Weekly Newsletter - https://www.obpfinancial.com/the-trail-report
Email - [email protected]
đ FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/feguide
The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide
FREE CFMÂź Course Module - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com/freemodule
đ PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:
Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilpereviewcourse.com/home
Civil PE Depth Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/civil-pe-depth-review-courses
Floodplain Manager (CFMÂź) Review Course - https://floodplainreviewcourse.com
FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/fe-exam
FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-fe-cbt-exam-simulator/
PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam
PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thrivecart.com/cea-civil-pe-cbt-exam-simulator
Floodplain Manager (CFMÂź) Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy
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