MPEP-E37: How Malachi Passed the PE Exam Just Months After Graduating
From Mechanical PE Exam Prep Podcast by Dan Molloy, PE
October 29, 2025 · 40 min · Season 2 · Episode 37
About this episode
Malachi Tesarik shares his experience of passing the PE exam shortly after graduation while balancing a full-time job.
In 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 full-time engineering job. Malachi shares how he balanced on-the-job learning with 17-hour study weeks, the mindset that kept him motivated, and what it’s like preparing for the PE so early in his career. Tune in for practical study tactics, lessons from the trenches, and inspiration for anyone considering an accelerated path to the PE. ENROLL IN FE & PE EXAM PREP COURSES Enroll in FE Mechanical Exam Prep Course here: https://bit.ly/3PkilH7 Enroll in PE HVAC & Refrigeration Full Access Bundle here: https://bit.ly/4gHLVlu Enroll in PE Thermal Fluids & Systems Full Access Bundle here: https://bit.ly/4iJQKwm
People in this episode
Host: Dan Molloy
Guest: Malachi Tesarik
Topics covered
- PE Exam preparation
- study tactics
- engineering career
- motivation
- on-the-job learning
Keywords
- PE Exam
- FE Exam
- study strategies
- engineering
- career development
- motivation
- time management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FE Mechanical Exam Prep Course, PE HVAC & Refrigeration Full Access Bundle, PE Thermal Fluids & Systems Full Access Bundle
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