What does a career in civil structural engineering look like? That's the question Mat Picardal was asking back in his college days, but couldn't find the answer to.📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/089 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible: Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/future Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Partners Check out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide What You'll Learn:Today, after breaking into the industry himself and seeing things firsthand, he shares his experiences in the field on his YouTube channel. * What Mat does on a daily basis as a licensed civil (PE) and structural engineer (SE) * The real reason why he started his Youtube channel * Three benefits of a side gig that can boost your career — as it did with Mat's * A time management technique he uses to balance work, Youtube, podcast, and life * His content creation process and the (fun) challenges of running a YouTube channel * The keys to being successful as an engineer — from interviews with successful experts * Mat's experience taking and passing the SE exam * How the SE differs from the PE exam — and it's not only in the specs * Test-taking strategies that will help you pass the SE exam * One important skill most practicing engineers neglect, but shouldn't * Two tips to choose your engineering career if you're still a student or young engineer YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTubeMusic by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect With Me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook