About this podcast
Welcome to the Mechanical PE Exam Prep Podcast!
In this podcast, I provide you will the skills and motivation to obtain Professional Engineering Licensure, and hear from recent candidates and industry professionals along the way!
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 44 episodes
- MPEP-E45: He Didn't Touch Engineering for 4 Years — Then Passed the PE Exam · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 45Evan Adamson took a winding road to his PE license — from centrifugal pumps in California, to roller coaster wheels, to a cross-country COVID move to Texas that pulled him out of…
- MPEP-44: He Waited 10 Years — Then Passed the PE in 8 Weeks · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 44Zach Tedford's path to the PE wasn't a straight line — it took a decade of life happening, a marriage, three kids, and a management role before he finally went all in. Then in…
- MPEP-43: Didn’t Pass the Mechanical PE (TFS) the First Time? Listen to This. · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 43In this episode, Dan Molloy PE speaks with Jonah Murray who shares how he navigated a major career pivot—from wastewater projects to overhead transmission lines—while preparing…
- MPEP-42: Failed the PE Once. Passed the Second Time by Changing This · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 42In this episode, Dan Molloy, P.E. talks with Cherian Joshua, a mechanical engineer who failed the PE once, procrastinated for two years, and finally broke through by changing how…
- MPEP-E41: Not a Design Engineer? Why You Can Still Pass the PE Exam · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 41In this episode, Dan Molloy, P.E. sits down with Gabriel Montalvo, a mechanical engineer who recently passed the PE exam after years of postponing it due to work, life, and…
- MPEP-E40: Physical Goals, Mental Grit, and PE Exam Victory · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 40In this episode, Tyler Lloyd shares his honest and inspiring journey to passing the Mechanical PE Exam after regrouping from a tough first attempt. He opens up about the mindset…
- MPEP-E39: Slow Is Fast - The Counterintuitive Strategy To Pass the Mechanical PE Exam · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 39In this episode Dan chats with Muhammad, a mechanical engineer in New York City who recently earned his PE license after years of persistence through immigration challenges…
- MPEP-E38: How Andrew Turned a PE Exam Setback into a Major Comeback · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 38In this episode, I talk with Andrew Gleason, a mechanical engineer who recently passed the PE exam in New York after an inspiring comeback. Andrew shares how he balanced a…
- MPEP-E37: How Malachi Passed the PE Exam Just Months After Graduating · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 37In this episode, I sit down with engineer Malachi Tesarik, who took the FE in March, graduated in May, and passed the PE by September — all while settling into his first…
- MPEP-E36: What Finally Worked: Breaking Through PE Exam Roadblocks · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 36In this episode, Dan sits down with Blake and Carlton—two newly licensed Professional Engineers—to talk about the realities of preparing for the PE exam. Carlton shares how he…
- MPEP-E35: Inside the 2025 Mechanical PE Exam Spec: What's Really Changing? · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 35In this episode of the Mechanical PE Exam Prep Podcast, I break down the upcoming 2025 PE exam specification changes for HVAC and Thermal/Fluid Systems exams. Despite the new…
- MPEP-E34: Lunch Breaks and Late Nights: Studying for the PE with a Growing Family · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 34In this episode, David Tresner, PE, shares how he finally tackled the PE exam after 12 years in the industry, squeezing in study time between raising two young kids and preparing…
- MPEP-E33: Missionary to PE - An Unconventional Path to Licensure · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 33In this episode, Peter Markarian, P.E., shares his inspiring journey from marine engineering to healthcare project management, including his unique path through missionary work…
- MPEP-E32: When Your Brakes Fail on PE Exam Day (And You Pass Anyway) · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 32In this episode, Dan sits down with David, a mechanical engineer who recently passed the PE exam after 17 years in the oil and gas industry. David shares his unconventional…
- MPEP-E31: Engineering with Purpose: How Faith & Grit Led to PE Success · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 31In this inspiring episode, Christian shares his incredible journey from failing the FE exam eight times to passing the CEM, FE, and PE exams all in one year—fueled by purpose and…
- MPEP-E30: NASA Engineer Shares His PE Exam Struggles & Success · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 30In this episode, we dive into the journey of Misael, a mechanical engineer who recently passed the PE exam after years of dedication and hard work. From learning English as a…
- MPEP-E29: Time Management on Exam Day: Nitish's PE Success Story · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 29In this episode, I chat with Nitish, a mechanical engineer who shares his journey of passing the PE exam after years of real-world experience and dedicated study. We dive into…
- MPEP-E28: Suvam's Secret to PE Exam Success? Solving Problems in Different Ways · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 28In this episode, I chat with Suvam, a mechanical designer who recently passed the PE exam. We dive into his journey from studying mechanical engineering in Texas to balancing…
- MPEP-E27: Slow & Steady to All In: How Moh Adapted His PE Study Plan · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 27In this episode, I sit down with Mo, a determined engineer who recently passed the PE exam, to uncover his journey—from studying in Egypt to working in Dubai and ultimately…
- MPEP-E26: Seven Years, Five Attempts: Kevin’s Path to PE Exam Victory · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 26In this episode, Kevin shares his inspiring and candid journey to conquering the PE (Professional Engineer) exam after multiple attempts. From overcoming layoffs to navigating…
