EPISODE · May 26, 2023 · 35 MIN
CEA - Dealing with Emergencies and Building a Career of Success with Ziad Mazboudi
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Today’s guest is Ziad Mazboudi, a civil engineer with nearly 40 years of hands-on work experience in various projects, both in the private and public sectors, who also help with disaster and emergency responses. Building on his own successes and failures, he answers your most pressing career questions — and gives you the secrets to succeed at it. 😉 Tune in to Learn: The importance of hands-on work experience on the job site for civil engineers Why civil engineers do NOT just do what they specialize in How to deal with emergencies and unexpected events in a project or at work The single key trait that separates the best and the worst engineering managers What it's like to be a civil engineer working in the public sector Government vs private sector: which one is the best option for your own career? What's the ASCE Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee? 3 tips to stay on top of your game in your professional career over the years Why the PE license is a must-have for your civil engineering career What is the best time to take your professional FE and PE exams? Our Partners: Audible Built Bar (Use Code CIVAC at Checkout) Resources Mentioned: Master of Planning and Development Studies (MPDS) US Green Building Council ASCE’s Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) California’s Safety Assessment Program American Public Works Association (APWA)American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Cal Poly PomonaCaterpillar American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Connect With Ziad: LinkedIn TransTech EngineersCEA Resources: Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses FE and PE Practice Exams Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Free Newsletter Instagram Twitter [email protected]
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Today’s guest is Ziad Mazboudi, a civil engineer with nearly 40 years of hands-on work experience in various projects, both in the private and public sectors, who also help with disaster and emergency responses. Building on his own successes and failures, he answers your most pressing career questions — and gives you the secrets to succeed at it. 😉 Tune in to Learn: The importance of hands-on work experience on the job site for civil engineers Why civil engineers do NOT just do what they specialize in How to deal with emergencies and unexpected events in a project or at work The single key trait that separates the best and the worst engineering managers What it's like to be a civil engineer working in the public sector Government vs private sector: which one is the best option for your own career? What's the ASCE Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee? 3 tips to stay on top of your game in your professional career over the years Why the PE license is a must-have for your civil engineering career What is the best time to take your professional FE and PE exams? Our Partners: Audible Built Bar (Use Code CIVAC at Checkout) Resources Mentioned: Master of Planning and Development Studies (MPDS) US Green Building Council ASCE’s Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) California’s Safety Assessment Program American Public Works Association (APWA)American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Cal Poly PomonaCaterpillar American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Connect With Ziad: LinkedIn TransTech EngineersCEA Resources: Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses FE and PE Practice Exams Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Free Newsletter Instagram Twitter [email protected]
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