Ever wondered what it would feel like to start and run your own engineering firm? Have you already considered it, but the downsides keep you from taking the leap? ? Then this episode is for you! ? Today, Ramin Parsi shares his entrepreneurial journey as an engineer to build Pro Engineering Consulting with his dad, a MEP firm with more than 60 employees and licensed in more than 33 states now (and counting!).  This episode is a goldmine of ideas and packed with lessons regarding what it really takes to build an engineering business…from a guy who’s in the trenches doing it every day. If ..read more

Passing the Civil PE Exam after 20+ years? ? That’s a huge feat already. But doing this as a Mechanical Engineer with no civil engineering background whatsoever…that’s a whole nother level! ? In this episode, we interview Joe Ebinger, a mechanical engineer by education who’s been working in the civil engineering industry for 21 years. Because of his job, he decided to go for the Civil PE Exam, which came with one (big) problem: he knew very little about the heavy civil topics we learn in school, like concrete and transportation. ? “I never studied to pass the exam. I studied to become a Profes ..read more

1.8 million. That’s how many people in Nicaragua (alone) still don't have access to drinking water. ? So in this episode, we interview Renata Aleman from Project Schoolhouse, a nonprofit that helps bring clean water and schools to remote areas in Nicaragua. She shares the harsh reality of many others that we tend to overlook, and the many ways people, especially engineers, can get involved to help the cause. Tune in to Learn: What Project Schoolhouse is all about Nicaragua’s harsh reality without clean water How engineers and firms can get involved to help the cause What does the vol ..read more

Picture this: You have a good engineering job. You make decent money. Your family is fine. So, why do you feel unsatisfied with your life and career? ? The answer…you’re not being intentional with either of them. In this episode, we interview Jeff Perry, a career coach and the author of The Intentional Engineer book. Based on his own life experiences, he’s been working one-on-one with engineers and tech professionals to help them find and build a career that aligns (keyword there!) with their life visions. Now, he’s put all his frameworks and step-by-step processes to do this into a book. Wi ..read more

From Bangladesh to a P.Eng. in Canada to a PE in the US…Samia Bhuiyan has been proving all the stereotypes wrong across the world! ? In this interview, she shares her incredible journey to become a woman Structural Engineer (we know that’s rare but shouldn't!) and pass her PE Exam as a working mom of two kids! ? ? Any women engineers out there with kids? International women engineers coming to the US? Then give this a listen! ? Tune in to Learn: Her journey to become a PE from Bangladesh to Canada to the US Coming to the US as an international Structural Engineer Are the requirements ..read more

Failed the Civil FE Exam once? Twice? Five times? Well, "don't waste a failure." That’s a mantra Ryan Turley adopted to pass this thing on his 5th attempt! ? In this episode, Ryan shares his emotional story of perseverance, from hitting rock bottom and doubting if he was “good enough” for engineering to finally becoming an EIT. If you've been struggling with the FE, Ryan's journey speaks directly to you…and he offers invaluable tips to overcome these repeated setbacks. Tune in to Learn: His experience failing the Civil FE Exam 3 times while still in school Reaching rock bottom after fail ..read more

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 ..read more

Taking the PE Construction Exam? Then our interview with Paul Rosowski is for you! He passed one of the most brutal PE civil exams…without a Construction background and specialized in the Renewable Energy field. ? In this episode, he dives into his exam prep to help you pass this brutal exam too — plus some tips if you want to go down the Project Management route based on his own experience. ? Tune in to Learn: How he got started preparing for the PE Exam How long your exam prep should be His tips for those taking the PE Construction Exam What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Ci ..read more

Ever got called up to testify in court after a project turned into a legal war? ? Yeah…depositions in Civil Engineering are more common than you think, and you need to be prepared. Today, Mark jumps on to share his firsthand experience with his most recent deposition, plus the key takeaways for both navigating them and safeguarding your career. ⚖️ Tune in to Learn: What are depositions in Civil Engineering projects? The best thing to do when "invited" to testify How do you prepare for a deposition? What it's like to be in a deposition for a project issue What should you do if you gi ..read more

Are you a foreign woman civil engineer in the US looking to get your PE? ? Then our latest episode with Pei Huang is for you! She came to the US from China for her Master’s, got her PhD too, and passed her PE exam on the first try — while pregnant and working full-time! ? In this episode, she reveals her international journey from Environmental to Water Resources to Transportation…all the way to doing real estate on the side (No, not a typo. ?) Tune in to Learn: Why she switched from Water Resources to Transportation Engineering Why did she go for her PhD (and should you)? How a PhD eli ..read more