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Here's Why You Should Consider Getting Your PE ...
The Backstory - A PE Imbalance It was year 1990. I, a freshly minted Master of Science graduate, was offered a job as an Environmental/Process Engineer in a large, multi-billion-dollar...
Here's Why You Should Consider Getting Your PE ...
The Backstory - A PE Imbalance It was year 1990. I, a freshly minted Master of Science graduate, was offered a job as an Environmental/Process Engineer in a large, multi-billion-dollar...
What Are the Basics of Fire Dynamics?
The first step in fighting fire is to understand exactly what a fire is. Simply put, a fire is a rapid chemical reaction, oxidation to be specific, that produces heat, light, and...
What Are the Basics of Fire Dynamics?
The first step in fighting fire is to understand exactly what a fire is. Simply put, a fire is a rapid chemical reaction, oxidation to be specific, that produces heat, light, and...
What Are the Basics of Fire Sprinklers?
One of the most important innovations in fire protection engineering has been automatic fire sprinkler systems, which not only save countless lives but also reduce the severity of fires across...
What Are the Basics of Fire Sprinklers?
One of the most important innovations in fire protection engineering has been automatic fire sprinkler systems, which not only save countless lives but also reduce the severity of fires across...
What Are the Basics of Fire Alarm Systems?
The most important aspect of fire protection engineering is occupant safety. The best way for a person to survive a fire is to get out of the building as soon...
What Are the Basics of Fire Alarm Systems?
The most important aspect of fire protection engineering is occupant safety. The best way for a person to survive a fire is to get out of the building as soon...
Why Become a Fire Protection Engineer?
Why should you become a licensed fire protection engineer? There are several important reasons why you should consider becoming a fire protection engineer, including societal impact, room for growth, and...
Why Become a Fire Protection Engineer?
Why should you become a licensed fire protection engineer? There are several important reasons why you should consider becoming a fire protection engineer, including societal impact, room for growth, and...
What does a fire protection engineer do?
I often get this question from inquisitive building owners and contractors, as well as nosy family members. Most people who ask about this profession are usually surprised at the depth...
What does a fire protection engineer do?
I often get this question from inquisitive building owners and contractors, as well as nosy family members. Most people who ask about this profession are usually surprised at the depth...
My Path to Becoming a Licensed Fire Protection ...
Like many other fire protection engineers, my path was not entirely straightforward. I have had to navigate many jobs, licenses, and degrees on my journey, and I don't think I...
My Path to Becoming a Licensed Fire Protection ...
Like many other fire protection engineers, my path was not entirely straightforward. I have had to navigate many jobs, licenses, and degrees on my journey, and I don't think I...
Top Tips for PE Civil Exam Conceptual Questions
The PE Civil exam is divided into two sessions: the breadth session and the depth session. Everyone who takes the PE Civil exam has similar questions which cover the same...
Top Tips for PE Civil Exam Conceptual Questions
The PE Civil exam is divided into two sessions: the breadth session and the depth session. Everyone who takes the PE Civil exam has similar questions which cover the same...
4 Steps to Getting Licensed in Electrical Engin...
Earning an electrical engineering license is a huge accomplishment that takes both time and effort. You might be wondering, how does one become a licensed engineer? This process begins with a four-year-long marathon of...
4 Steps to Getting Licensed in Electrical Engin...
Earning an electrical engineering license is a huge accomplishment that takes both time and effort. You might be wondering, how does one become a licensed engineer? This process begins with a four-year-long marathon of...
Why Our Personalized Study Plan Makes A Great S...
Imagine you had your own personal coach to assist you with maintaining a study schedule. You could tell your coach which subjects you feel confident in, and which subjects you...
Why Our Personalized Study Plan Makes A Great S...
Imagine you had your own personal coach to assist you with maintaining a study schedule. You could tell your coach which subjects you feel confident in, and which subjects you...
How to Become a Civil Engineer?
Civil Engineering is a time-honored and noble profession. We solve problems in the built environment in order to make the world a better place to live. Becoming a Civil Engineer...
How to Become a Civil Engineer?
Civil Engineering is a time-honored and noble profession. We solve problems in the built environment in order to make the world a better place to live. Becoming a Civil Engineer...
Civil Engineering Subdisciplines
Engineering consists of applying math and science to real-world problems and building solutions to those problems. Civil engineering specifically solves problems in our infrastructure and environment. Although most people think...
Civil Engineering Subdisciplines
Engineering consists of applying math and science to real-world problems and building solutions to those problems. Civil engineering specifically solves problems in our infrastructure and environment. Although most people think...
What Is Civil Engineering and What Do Civil Eng...
Civil Engineering is a very broad career field. Disciplines within Civil Engineering include transportation, structural, environmental, geotechnical, traffic, utilities, and more. In short, Civil Engineers solve problems and work to...
What Is Civil Engineering and What Do Civil Eng...
Civil Engineering is a very broad career field. Disciplines within Civil Engineering include transportation, structural, environmental, geotechnical, traffic, utilities, and more. In short, Civil Engineers solve problems and work to...
How Long Does It Take to Study for the PE Civil...
Once you've registered for the PE Civil exam and have chosen a depth section it's time to study. This is probably the most important and time-consuming task in preparing for...
How Long Does It Take to Study for the PE Civil...
Once you've registered for the PE Civil exam and have chosen a depth section it's time to study. This is probably the most important and time-consuming task in preparing for...
What are PDH Credits? How do I get them?
PDH stands for "professional development hour" and PDH credits are simply that - an hour spent on developing skills or knowledge for your profession. PDH credits are currently required in...
What are PDH Credits? How do I get them?
PDH stands for "professional development hour" and PDH credits are simply that - an hour spent on developing skills or knowledge for your profession. PDH credits are currently required in...
5 Types of Questions to Expect on the CA Seismi...
While the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists provides a list of six primary content areas, I thought it would be helpful to talk specifically what types of...
5 Types of Questions to Expect on the CA Seismi...
While the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists provides a list of six primary content areas, I thought it would be helpful to talk specifically what types of...
5 Easy Ways for Engineers to Earn PDH Credit
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are required in 42 of 50 states to maintain or renew your P.E. license in that state. Obtaining and tracking these hours may seem daunting, but...
5 Easy Ways for Engineers to Earn PDH Credit
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are required in 42 of 50 states to maintain or renew your P.E. license in that state. Obtaining and tracking these hours may seem daunting, but...
How to Become a Structural Engineer?
The work of a structural engineer can pose a major public safety hazard if completed by an engineer without the proper technical understanding. As a result, structural engineering is highly...
How to Become a Structural Engineer?
The work of a structural engineer can pose a major public safety hazard if completed by an engineer without the proper technical understanding. As a result, structural engineering is highly...
Why Do I Need a PE License?
It is true that a primary role of a Professional Civil Engineer is to sign and seal construction documents. It is also true that many Civil Engineering jobs may never...
Why Do I Need a PE License?
It is true that a primary role of a Professional Civil Engineer is to sign and seal construction documents. It is also true that many Civil Engineering jobs may never...
How to become a Petroleum Engineer?
One might look at this question and assume the answer is obvious. Surely the way to become a petroleum engineer is by earning a petroleum engineering degree, right? That is...
How to become a Petroleum Engineer?
One might look at this question and assume the answer is obvious. Surely the way to become a petroleum engineer is by earning a petroleum engineering degree, right? That is...