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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 24 MIN

The Engineering of Communication Towers With Sudarshan Kasera, PE, PMP

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Here’s a career path that doesn’t even come to mind when you hear “Structural Engineering,” but uses the same basic knowledge and it’s just as lucrative — Telecommunications. 📡 👇This week, we sit down with Sudarshan Kasera, P.E., PMP, a Structural Engineer by education who now applies all that knowledge of the design of buildings and bridges to designing communication towers across the US at Crown Castle. 📶In this episode, Sudarshan breaks down how he managed to get into this “niche of a niche” career (almost)…and why it’s a good idea for other civil engineers to consider as well — plus how to do it.What codes and standards do you need to know? Which software do you need to learn? What licenses do you need to get? 🤔Whether you're a young engineer looking for a career path that’s not the traditional fields, or a practicing engineer curious about a new direction, it’s all in here for you! 😉 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What Makes Telecom a Good Career Choice — Money-WiseWhat He Does Today as a Structural Engineer in the Telecom WorldThe Fascinating Aspect of Working in Telecom (And It's Not What You Think)4 Codes You Need to Know If You Want to Get into TelecomWhat are the Foundation Types Used to Support Telecom Towers?The Most Used Software Tools in the Telecom WorldWhich Licenses Do You Need to Work in Telecom?His Top PE Exam Prep Tip That Made His Journey (Way) EasierHow a Review Course for the PE Helps You Balance Work and Study TimeThe Easy Way Companies Can Get Their Engineers Licensed...FasterThe Importance of a Good Support System When Prepping for Your ExamsIs the PMP a Good Addition to the PE License?His Tips for Young Civil Engineers to Get Into Telecom (+ How to Do It)🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:California Civil Engineering ExamsPMP CertificationTIA-222-IInternational Building Code (ICC IBC-2024)ASCE-7AISC 360tnxTowerMStowerRISA-3DMathcadCrown CastleUniversity of Cincinnati📧 CONNECT WITH SUDARSHAN:LinkedIn🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review Courses📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

Here’s a career path that doesn’t even come to mind when you hear “Structural Engineering,” but uses the same basic knowledge and it’s just as lucrative — Telecommunications. 📡 👇This week, we sit down with Sudarshan Kasera, P.E., PMP, a Structural Engineer by education who now applies all that knowledge of the design of buildings and bridges to designing communication towers across the US at Crown Castle. 📶In this episode, Sudarshan breaks down how he managed to get into this “niche of a niche” career (almost)…and why it’s a good idea for other civil engineers to consider as well — plus how to do it.What codes and standards do you need to know? Which software do you need to learn? What licenses do you need to get? 🤔Whether you're a young engineer looking for a career path that’s not the traditional fields, or a practicing engineer curious about a new direction, it’s all in here for you! 😉 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What Makes Telecom a Good Career Choice — Money-WiseWhat He Does Today as a Structural Engineer in the Telecom WorldThe Fascinating Aspect of Working in Telecom (And It's Not What You Think)4 Codes You Need to Know If You Want to Get into TelecomWhat are the Foundation Types Used to Support Telecom Towers?The Most Used Software Tools in the Telecom WorldWhich Licenses Do You Need to Work in Telecom?His Top PE Exam Prep Tip That Made His Journey (Way) EasierHow a Review Course for the PE Helps You Balance Work and Study TimeThe Easy Way Companies Can Get Their Engineers Licensed...FasterThe Importance of a Good Support System When Prepping for Your ExamsIs the PMP a Good Addition to the PE License?His Tips for Young Civil Engineers to Get Into Telecom (+ How to Do It)🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:California Civil Engineering ExamsPMP CertificationTIA-222-IInternational Building Code (ICC IBC-2024)ASCE-7AISC 360tnxTowerMStowerRISA-3DMathcadCrown CastleUniversity of Cincinnati📧 CONNECT WITH SUDARSHAN:LinkedIn🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review Courses📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

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