CEA - Working for the Federal Government as a Civil Engineer

<p>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! 😉</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Tune in to Learn:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Alex&#39;s journey into civil engineering from the military side</p> </li> <li><p>How to land a job at the US Army Corps of Engineers — and what it&#39;s like working there</p> </li> <li><p>The two most notable military projects he worked on as an engineer in the armed forces</p> </li> <li><p>The biggest challenge of the Civil FE Exam and his top 2 tips to prepare for it</p> </li> <li><p>The tricky secret of the Civil PE Exam that makes you fail if you don&#39;t get it</p> </li> <li><p>How you should deal with failing your exams and how to go about your next attempt</p> </li> <li><p>Pros and cons of working for the federal government</p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>FREE Download:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide">The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.usace.army.mil/">US Army Corps of Engineers</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dtra.mil/">Defense Threat Reduction Agency</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dodea.edu/ramsteinhs/index.cfm">Ramstein High School</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships.html">ROTC Scholarship</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.byu.edu/">Brigham Young University</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/">USA Jobs</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.clarkconstruction.com/">Clark Construction</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cbp.gov/">U.S. Customs and Border Protection</a></p> <p><a href="https://civilen