EPISODE · Apr 2, 2024 · 25 MIN
A Journey from Ministry to Civil Engineering with Zach Parris
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Passing the FE Civil Exam 18 years out of school, well into your late 30s, and coming from a non-technical career as a Lutheran Minister? 😱 That’s exactly what Zach Parris just recently did! 👷 In this episode, he dives into this quiet original journey into the field, his FE experience, as well as tips he learned the hard way for anyone taking the FE “later” in life. Tune in to Learn:His surprising journey from engineering graduate to pastor to roadway engineerWhat he regrets doing in college regarding the FE ExamWhat it was like taking the FE Exam 18 years out of schoolWhat preparing for the FE exam is really about — and it's not knowledgeHow much prep time do you need for the FE if you've been out of school for a while?His advice for other experienced engineers to pass the FE exam "later" in their careerWhat he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil FE Review CourseHow his Lutheran Minister skills translates into his engineering workPros and cons of switching into civil engineering from non-technical work 🤝 Our Partners:AudibleBuilt Bar ☑️ Resources Mentioned:Our FE Review CourseOur PE Course Update WaitlistThe FE CBT Exam SimulatorClemson UniversityUniversity of Colorado, Boulder📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator 📱 Connect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube [email protected]
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Passing the FE Civil Exam 18 years out of school, well into your late 30s, and coming from a non-technical career as a Lutheran Minister? 😱 That’s exactly what Zach Parris just recently did! 👷 In this episode, he dives into this quiet original journey into the field, his FE experience, as well as tips he learned the hard way for anyone taking the FE “later” in life. Tune in to Learn:His surprising journey from engineering graduate to pastor to roadway engineerWhat he regrets doing in college regarding the FE ExamWhat it was like taking the FE Exam 18 years out of schoolWhat preparing for the FE exam is really about — and it's not knowledgeHow much prep time do you need for the FE if you've been out of school for a while?His advice for other experienced engineers to pass the FE exam "later" in their careerWhat he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil FE Review CourseHow his Lutheran Minister skills translates into his engineering workPros and cons of switching into civil engineering from non-technical work 🤝 Our Partners:AudibleBuilt Bar ☑️ Resources Mentioned:Our FE Review CourseOur PE Course Update WaitlistThe FE CBT Exam SimulatorClemson UniversityUniversity of Colorado, Boulder📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator 📱 Connect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube [email protected]
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