In 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 uncertainty. Gabriel shares how a nontraditional background in facilities engineering, retrofits, and controls—not pure design—actually became a strength during exam prep, and how disciplined study habits helped him rebuild rusty calculation skills. They dive into the mental side of studying, overcoming impostor syndrome, and why “you already know more than you think you do.” This is an honest, motivating conversation for engineers wondering if their experience is “enough” to finally commit to the PE and get it done.

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