Brian
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Anyone take this in October? What did you think? Thanks
Brian
Brian
I didn't take Civil PE (Env Depth) this time, but I have taken in before. Three times to be exact.Anyone take this in October? What did you think? Thanks
Brian
Just format, I guess... types of questions... basicly everything you can't "discuss" in public...lolI didn't take Civil PE (Env Depth) this time, but I have taken in before. Three times to be exact.
I have an environmental engineering education (BS) and I work in the environmental regulatory/remediation field; however, I found that my ability to quickly solve wastewater treatment problems was lacking based on my diagnostic scores. I decided to swtich to WR Depth for this past administration and passed. :multiplespotting:
Do you have any particular questions about Civil PE (Env Depth) ??
JR
This is basically what I am doing. Catalog, organize everything, filter out the crap, keep the good stuff, and try not to be the guy with the handtruck full of books and references.Brian --
I am a state regulator too - hazardous waste regulation (RCRA) and environmental remediation.
I don't think the fundamental questions between Civil PE (Env Depth) and Env PE exam stray very far apart. I have a copy of the NCEES Exam for each discipline and they cover the same ground. Primary differences are obvious - Environmental PE Exam has specifications for things other that solid waste, wastewater treatment, etc.
Now that I have had some time to reflect on the things I did wrong when I had prepared for the Civil PE (Env Depth Exam), I would have to say the two largest largest contributors to my lack of success:
1. Organization of my notes and materials; and
2. Lack of ability to adequately prepare myself to efficiently solve wastewater treatment problems.
I think organization of your materials and references are KEY, regardless of the exam you will take. I had so many references and 'workbooks' that I was literally overwhelmed by the volume of material. The last time that I took the exam and passed, I started a new folder for each discipline (Env, Geo, Trans, Str, WR) and kept track of common solutions, unit conversions, formulae, etc. In this way, I was able to eliminate redundant materials and focus on 'the good stuff'.
The other major obstacle was solving wastewater treatment problems. Sure, I have an environmental engineering degree, but I have simply reached a point where I can't solve those problems in six-minutes. When I switched over to WR this last time - it clicked a lot better for me. I also still had Env problems too - they weren't as involved.
I know this only partially answers your questions, but feel free to post Q's as you are preparing. Good luck.
JR
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