The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast empowers engineers to pass their exams, accelerate their careers, and become exceptional professionals. Through expert insights and conversations with industry leaders, we explore FE and PE exam strategies, career development, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the latest innovations shaping the engineering profession. Whether you're just starting out or looking to reach the next level, you'll find practical advice and inspiration to help you succeed.
Latest episodes
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20 min
ALL You Need to Know About the Civil FE Exam to Crush It!
Gearing up for the Civil FE for the first time? 🤔 Before you dive into studying, there are a few crucial things you should know about it so you can prep accordingly — and then take…
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32 min
4th Down & 3 Yards to Go: How Gracie Johnson Scored a PE Touchdown
Passing the PE exam isn't always a straight play to the end zone. Gracie Johnson knows that firsthand. After 3 attempts off by 1-2 questions, she was down to one more run — and thi…
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33 min
How Laser Scans Can Make Tank Thickness Testing Smarter With Travis Keener
Failure of tanks that store highly hazardous chemicals can be huge, like the Longview Tank Disaster this year. The problem? The current method used to keep track of the structural…
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23 min
A Career Journey in Structural Engineering With Zach Bowden
What does a career in Structural Engineering look like? 🤔Most people think it’s only the (demanding) technical side, but that’s not the case — and Structural Engineer Zach Bowden,…
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32 min
Crushing the FE and PE Exams Just 36 Days Apart With Angello Murekye
The normal path is getting the FE first and the PE second…but who said you can’t do it the other way around? 🤔 That’s what Angello Murekye did — and he passed both exams just 36 da…
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29 min
A PE in the Philippines to a PE in USA with Jonathan Espiritu
Picture this: you’re a stay-home dad taking care of three kids while preparing for your exam. Interesting? That’s exactly how today’s guest started his journey toward becoming a PE…
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34 min
The Present & Future of Transportation Engineering With ENR’s Top 20 Under 40 Christy Jeon
Transportation is changing fast. From sustainability concerns to climate resiliency to EVs, the systems we use today will look very different very soon. That’s what Christy Mihyeon…
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31 min
The AEC Freelancing Platform Changing How Engineers Find Work With Brian Sullivan
Not finding reliable engineering talent for your projects when you need it? After 20 years running his AEC firm, Brian Sullivan knows that problem all too well — and he’s now set o…
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19 min
The Top 16 Transportation PE Study Materials Worth Considering
Freaking out trying to choose the exam prep resources for the Transportation PE that are actually worth your money? 🤔 With so many options, it's easy to go down a rabbit hole…but y…
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25 min
How Clara Feitoza Passed the FE Exam Using Only Our Free Resources
What if you could pass the FE exam on your first try…totally on your own? Clara Feitoza did exactly that — and she says CEA played a huge role in helping her get there. Here’s how.…
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37 min
From 4-Time Taker to Licensed PE: How Jennifer Caron Crushed the Construction Exam
Passing the PE is tough enough on its own. Now, throw being a first-time mom of a newborn with three failed past attempts into the mix, plus a job. That’s exactly where Jennifer Ca…
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16 min
2027 Structural PE Exam Shake-Up: What You Need to Know to Prepare
If you're planning to take the Civil PE Structural Exam in 2027, then this episode is a must-listen for you to stay on top of all the exam changes you’ll be dealing with on exam da…
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32 min
How to Find the Right Career Path (and the Right Job to Match It) With Jeff Perry
Ever wondered whether you're on the right career path for you — or if there's a better opportunity out there you just haven't found yet? 🤔 In both cases, figuring it out alone is o…
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31 min
Building an Engineering Career in the U.S. as a Pakistani Architect with Shahzaib Bangash
Are you an international engineer looking to build an engineering career in the US? 🤔 It may feel impossible, but our latest guest did it…and without any background in engineering…
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22 min
2027 Geotech PE Exam Shake-Up: What You Need to Know to Prepare
If the Geotechnical PE Exam is on your radar for 2027, then this next episode in our walkthrough series on the upcoming 2027 NCEES specification updates is for you! 👇For this one,…
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17 min
2027 Construction PE Exam Shake-Up: What You Need to Know to Prepare
Taking the Construction PE Exam? 🤔 Then check out this next episode in our series breaking down the upcoming 2027 NCEES specs for all civil PE exams. This time focused on Construct…
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36 min
America's Greatest Civil Engineering Marvels Throughout Its 250 Years
What do the Hoover Dam, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Interstate Highway System have in common? 🤔 Here it is. 👇They weren’t just projects to solve specific problems — they helped…
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15 min
2027 Transportation PE Exam Shake-Up: What You Need to Know to Prepare
After diving into the new specs for the Water Resources PE, it’s time to do the same for the Transportation PE Exam and figure out what’s actually changing in 2027 if you’re taking…
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22 min
The Top 18 Study Resources for the Construction PE Exam
Gearing up for the Construction PE Exam and wondering which materials are actually worth your money to get this done? 🤔 If yes, then here’s something you need to keep in mind. 👇Eve…
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12 min
2027 Water Resources PE Exam Shake-Up: What You Need to Know to Prepare
Have you heard the Water Resources PE Exam is changing in 2027 and are now wondering if it’s time to panic already? 😅 Don’t worry — you can put the paper bag away because we did th…