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A PE in the Philippines to a PE in USA with Jonathan Espiritu

A PE in the Philippines to a PE in USA with Jonathan Espiritu18. Sept.29 Min.

<p>Picture this: you’re a stay-home dad taking care of three kids while preparing for your exam. Interesting? That’s exactly how today’s guest started his journey toward becoming a PE in the US! In this episode, Jonathan Espiritu dives into the steps he took to get licensed in the US as a Filipino engineer, and dives into the tips fellow Filipinos and international engineers alike can use to crush their NCEES exams and do the same! 😉</p><p> </p><p><strong>Tune in to Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>His journey from the Philippines to oil &amp; gas in Saudi Arabia to a civil engineer in the US</li><li>The main differences between the Philippines and the US in the civil engineering field</li><li>His FE exam prep as a stay-home dad with 3 kids (yes, you read that right!)</li><li>A time management technique he used to find study time he didn&#39;t think he had</li><li>How he found Civil Engineering Academy — and why it was crucial to his success</li><li>How a career opportunity led him to change his depth exam</li><li>3 tips for those taking the Civil PE Exam</li><li>The astonishing difference in difficulty between breadth and depth questions</li><li>Why you already have what it takes to crush theory problems on the PE</li><li>Tips for Filipinos interested in becoming licensed PEs in the US</li><li>What is the NCEES approval process like for international applicants?</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Our Partner:</strong></p><p><a href="https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible">Audible</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>FREE Download:</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://civilengineeringacademy.com/peguide">The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://civilpereviewcourse.com">The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/1GUUOqa">AASHTO’s Green Book</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/1EC2Ez0">The Highway Capacity Manual</a></p><p><a href="https://highways.dot.gov/safety/pedestrian-bicyclist/safety-tools/51-52-roadside-design-guide-4th-edition">Roadside Design Guide Book</a></p><p><a href="https://www.txdot.gov/">Texas Department of Transportation</a></p><p><a href="http://usl.edu.ph/">University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao</a></p><p><a href="https://www.aramco.com/">Saudi Aramco Petroleum</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Connect With Jonathan:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-philip-espiritu-175a533a">LinkedIn</a></p><p><strong>CE