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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2023 · 30 MIN

CEA - Working for the Federal Government as a Civil Engineer

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Ever wondered how you can work as a civil engineer for the federal government? Then check this out: my guest today is Alex Kolkena, a professional civil engineer who worked his way into the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. In this episode, he details his own steps, dives into the pros and cons of working for the US government, and answers all your questions about how you can do the same! 😉 Tune in to Learn: Alex's journey into civil engineering from the military side How to land a job at the US Army Corps of Engineers — and what it's like working there The two most notable military projects he worked on as an engineer in the armed forces The biggest challenge of the Civil FE Exam and his top 2 tips to prepare for it The tricky secret of the Civil PE Exam that makes you fail if you don't get it How you should deal with failing your exams and how to go about your next attempt Pros and cons of working for the federal government FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: US Army Corps of Engineers Defense Threat Reduction Agency Ramstein High School ROTC Scholarship Brigham Young University USA Jobs Clark Construction U.S. Customs and Border Protection Civil Engineering Reference Manual Civil FE Exam Specifications Federal Employees Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan US Air National Guard US Department of Defense Connect With Alex: LinkedIn YouTube Channel CEA Exam Prep Materials: 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 Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn [email protected]

Ever wondered how you can work as a civil engineer for the federal government? Then check this out: my guest today is Alex Kolkena, a professional civil engineer who worked his way into the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. In this episode, he details his own steps, dives into the pros and cons of working for the US government, and answers all your questions about how you can do the same! 😉 Tune in to Learn: Alex's journey into civil engineering from the military side How to land a job at the US Army Corps of Engineers — and what it's like working there The two most notable military projects he worked on as an engineer in the armed forces The biggest challenge of the Civil FE Exam and his top 2 tips to prepare for it The tricky secret of the Civil PE Exam that makes you fail if you don't get it How you should deal with failing your exams and how to go about your next attempt Pros and cons of working for the federal government FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: US Army Corps of Engineers Defense Threat Reduction Agency Ramstein High School ROTC Scholarship Brigham Young University USA Jobs Clark Construction U.S. Customs and Border Protection Civil Engineering Reference Manual Civil FE Exam Specifications Federal Employees Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan US Air National Guard US Department of Defense Connect With Alex: LinkedIn YouTube Channel CEA Exam Prep Materials: 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 Join the CEA Family: Free Newsletter Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn [email protected]

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