The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Finding balance in your life can be a challenge.  Throw the demands to study for a monster exam and things can get out of whack real quick.  Today I discuss how to find balance in your life so you can properly study for the civil PE exam (or FE!).  We discuss strategies related to studying with kids, at work, and how to really take care of yourself.  There's good stuff here. Resources mentioned: If you want a free on-demand workshop to teach you to prepare, take, and pass the civil PE exam then go get it at https://www.civilpereviewcourse.com/workshop If you want more resources including practice exams then get that at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com If you need more books to use then check out our partner PPI at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book order there!

There are quite a few reasons for getting your PE license and today we discuss a few of the top ones. Let me know if you agree! Need a review course for the PE?  Check out the one we made at https://www.civilpereviewcourse.com Need exams?  Grab them at our home site at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com Want more resources?  Check out our partner, PPI and use our discount code of CIVAC got to receive 15% off any book there!  https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi

Today we talk about the top mistakes engineers make when they prepare and take the civil PE exam.  By shedding some light on these issues I hope that you can avoid them and pass this exam with flying colors! Some of them include - time management, confidence levels and practice, the small details, and more.  Come give it a listen if you are preparing to take and pass the civil PE exam! Resources Mentioned: Civil Engineering Academy - come check out our home page at civilengineeringacademy.com and grab FE, PE and other resources on your journey to becoming a professional engineer and beyond! The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - our number one resource to help prepare students to take and pass the civil PE exam.  Go check it out at civilpereviewcourse.com! PPI - use our affiliate link of civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there.  It's a good deal!

Today we discuss a bunch of key points about making the most out of being an intern.  If you are in the hunt or you are an intern come to learn from Mark Oakeson and me as we dive into the key points on how to make the most of your intern experience and really boost your career and life. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to share it with a friend!   Resources Mentioned in the Program: The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - Our complete review course for the civil FE exam.  Come learn from Mark and me as we take you by the hand to pass this exam.  Check it out at civilfereviewcourse.com! Civil Engineering Academy - check out our home base where you can review exams, free problems, career advice, courses, and more.  It's all at civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - if you are in the hunt for more resources then grab your books at PPI and use our discount code of CIVAC to receive 15% off your entire order of books!  Check it out at civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi!

Today we discuss the best review manuals that will help you ace the civil engineering PE exam.  If you've got a question about a review manual or just wondering what's out there then look no further.  Specifically here are the main ones we discuss: PE Civil Reference Manual from PPI All in One Civil Engineering PE Breadth and Depth by Dr. Goswami PE Civil Exam Review Guide: Breadth from School of PE Resources Mentioned: Civil Engineering Academy YouTube Channel:  Check that out at youtube.com and search for Civil Engineering Academy or click here. PPI - grab your books and resources here by using our discount code of CIVAC at checkout and receive 15% off. Home Page - check out our home at civilengineeringacademy.com.  We have books, resources, courses and more!

Are you interested in learning about all the different career paths civil engineers can take?  Join me as I chat it up with my brother Mark Oakeson about all the different career paths a civil engineer can take within Government, Education, Industry, Consulting, and Construction!  There are so many different areas a civil engineer's path can take them, so it's fun to talk about it to spur some ideas on where you are and where you might be headed in the future. We will also dive into learning about how to take your career to the next level.  It's a good time so give it a listen! Resources Mentioned: Home Base: civilengineeringacademy.com  Go there for great FE, PE, and course material to help you on your journey to becoming a professional civil engineer. FE Review Course:  If you need a review course for the FE, then check out the one we made, The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course!  civilfereviewcourse.com PE Review Course: If you need a review course for the PE, then check out the one we made, The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course! civilpereviewcourse.com ASCE:  The American Society of Civil Engineers produces an excellent report on career paths for engineers.  Check that out here. PPI - Use our discount at checkout to get 15% off any book you get a civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi.  Use the link and the code of CIVAC to receive the discount!  This only works on books and the Learning Hub.  Courses have it built-in if you use the link!

Today we dive into all the details of the recently released ASCE 2019 Salary Report and give our opinion on things.  We discuss the median salary for civil engineers, the starting pay, increases in wages, and where we are headed.   Let's just say it's a good time to become a civil engineer.   Come join us and learn why this is a great field to be in! Resources Mentioned: 25% off at PPI - use our link of civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the code of RES25 to get 25% off any book or the Learning Hub.  The deal lasts until the end of January 2020.  You can then use our code of CIVAC and still save 15% off any book order there.  Good stuff! Our Home Base: come check out civilengineeringacademy.com and learn more about passing the FE, the PE, and great career advice. ASCE.org: become a member and get the salary report yourself!  Then you can punch in all kinds of data and get all kinds of answers!

Yes, it's true.  The civil PE exam is going to be computer-based (or CBT) starting in 2023 which is really a few short years away.  And if you think of it in exam terms it's only 6 exams away!  Yikes.  Come with me as I discuss what this new format will be like and why you want to register for the paper-based exam as soon as you can.   We are talking alternative item type questions, no reference manuals or problems and more.  Is going CBT a good thing?  Let's find out. Resources Mentioned: Free Live PE Prep Webinar - come learn the top 5 steps to prepare, take, and pass the civil PE exam.  We are running 3 live webinars in January 2020 so sign up and let's pass this thing!  Do that at https://civilpereviewcourse.com/webinar  PPI's HUGE Discount - PPI and Civil Engineering Academy have teamed up as affiliates.  You can head there here or go to https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and get any book or their learning HUB for 25% off up until January 31, 2020!!   No code required, automatically applied at checkout.  It doesn't apply to courses and you have to use our link to count as a contributor from Civil Engineering Academy.  If you found this after the promotion use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book order and still save some cash.  

It's that time of year.  Yes, 2019 has blown by us and we didn't even notice it.  Let's take a breather for a second and think about what we want to achieve in 2020 by setting SMART goals.  That is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals.  If your goal is to pass the FE or PE exam then you've already got your main one down.  Come join us as we discuss this and how you can apply it to all areas of your life! Resources Mentioned: How to Pass Your PE LIVE Webinar - If your goal is to pass the civil PE exam then join us for free live webinars in January 2020.  Check them out here or at civilpereviewcourse.com/webinar.  We'll cover the top 5 tips to pass, share our affiliate PPI discount code with you and give you some sweet freebies too (okay, we'll just give you that discount code because we think you're awesome.  Use CIVAC to get 15% off any book you order there.  This only applies to books as the courses will have a discount built-in if you go through our link!). Civil Engineering Academy Community - join our FREE Facebook community to ask questions about the FE, the PE, or just get good career tips.  It can be found at ceacommunity.com or here. Civil Engineering Academy - the home base for everything we have for you.  Come grab resources for your FE and PE exams.  There's good stuff here.

Today we take a look back at 2019 and review all the things we released to help you on your journey to becoming a professional civil engineer.  Come see what we did and learn what we have in store for 2020!  You learn some things about CEA and we might have a tip or tool for you as well. Resources Mentioned: Civil Engineering Academy - civilenginereingacademy.com is the place to go for all your FE, PE, and civil career tips.  Check it out.  It's home base for us. The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - civilfereviewcourse.com is THE place to go if you are looking for a review course for the FE exam. The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - civilpereviewcourse.com is THE place to go if you are looking for a review course for the civil FE exam.  We love it and think you will too. Have comments/suggestions/questions about anything we shared?  Email me at isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com!