The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

A Deep Dive into the World of Land Development With Jason Cherami

May 21, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Ever wondered what civil engineers working in land development actually do? 🤔 That’s a possible career path most civil engineers never hear about…until now! 👇For this episode, land development &amp; stormwater management specialist Jason Cherami, PE, jumps on the show to break down the career path that turns raw land into functional spaces for both residential and commercial uses.In this episode, we talk about all things land development. From what the work looks like, the pain of getting permits, the pressure that comes after construction kicks off…all the way to the skills and certifications civil engineers need to succeed in the field. 👍If you’re curious about this branch of civil engineering — or thinking about jumping into it yourself — there’s a ton of practical insight packed into this conversation that can supercharge your path (and growth) into land development. 🔥So, go give this one a listen! 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What a Career in Land Development is Like and What You DoThe Critical Skill for a Good Career in Land DevelopmentThe Biggest Issue That Makes Land Development Difficult (And Why)The Software Tools You Need to Learn to Get a Leg Up in Land DevelopmentThe ONE Thing Young Land Development Professionals Need to Take to HeartHis Biggest Lesson Learned That Land Development Folks Need to Live ByThe Top 3 Factors in Any Land Development Project (in the Right Order of Importance!)The Groups of People You Work With When You&#39;re in Land DevelopmentThe Responsibility of the Land Development Professional After Construction BeginsThe Tech Advancements in Land Development (And the Problem With Using Them)What Certifications Do Land Development Professionals Need?His Experience With the FE and PE Exams in North CarolinaAI Advancements in Land Development…and Why It&#39;ll Never Replace the People in ItHis Most Important Piece of Advice for the Younger Generation of Engineers🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONEDStormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)AutoCADGISYouTubeChatGPTCivil 3DMicrosoft ExcelBentley SoftwareBentley OpenRoadsNorth Carolina State University💬 CONNECT WITH JASONLinkedInjc.engr.pe@gmail.com🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOUThe Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE Floodplain Manager Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSESCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CourseFloodplain Manager Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMSFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFloodplain Manager Practice Exam<a href="https:

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