PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam Prep
Prepare for the PE Civil: Water Resources and Environmental exam with video lessons, worked problems, realistic practice, and weekly live support.
Course content built by Mahdi Bahrampouri, Ph.D. — Civil Engineer and Co-Founder of PEwise. Every video, problem, and explanation in this course was authored by Mahdi.
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Visual Learning
Short, focused video lessons across 580 published topics, designed to make complex concepts easier to understand.
Exam-Like Practice
Two active 80-question practice exams in a timed CBT-style interface, plus module quiz questions to practice as you learn.
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View course content(35 modules · 580 topics)
Welcome to PEwise WRE
Introduction to the PE Water Resources & Environmental course
Fluid Statics
Chapter 1: Fluid Statics
Chemistry
Chapter 2: Chemistry
Principles of Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 3: Principles of Fluid Mechanics
Measuring and Controlling the Flow of Water
Chapter 4: Measuring and Controlling the Flow of Water
Pump System Fundamentals
Chapter 5: Pump System Fundamentals
Flow in Pipe Systems
Chapter 6: Flow in Pipe Systems
Fundamental Principles of Open Channel Flow
Chapter 7: Fundamental Principles of Open Channel Flow
Culvert Hydraulics
Chapter 8: Culvert Hydraulics
Storm Probability and Runoff Analysis
Chapter 9: Storm Probability and Runoff Analysis
Rainfall Analysis, Hydrographs, and Data Collection
Chapter 10: Rainfall Analysis, Hydrographs, and Data Collection
Water Balance & Storm Management
Chapter 11: Water Balance & Storm Management
Groundwater Flow
Chapter 12: Groundwater Flow
Water Quality Modeling and Environmental Risk Assessment
Chapter 13: Water Quality Modeling and Environmental Risk Assessment
Wastewater Collection
Chapter 14: Wastewater Collection
Wastewater Treatment Engineering Principles
Chapter 15: Wastewater Treatment Engineering Principles
Wastewater Treatment Processes: Nutrient Removal, Solids Handling, and Disinfection
Chapter 16: Wastewater Treatment Processes: Nutrient Removal, Solids Handling, and Disinfection
Drinking Water
Chapter 17: Drinking Water
Drinking Water Part 2
Chapter 18: Drinking Water Part 2
Soil Classification and Engineering Properties
Soil classification systems covering particle analysis, USCS, AASHTO, and Rock Quality Designation (RQD). Relevant to WRE exam topic 3A.
Phase Relationships in Soil
Soil phase diagrams, volumetric and gravimetric relationships, unit weight calculations. Relevant to WRE exam topic 3B.
Laboratory and Field Compaction
Proctor testing, compaction curves, relative compaction, and field acceptance criteria. Relevant to WRE exam topic 2B.
Slope Stability Analysis
Infinite slope, ordinary method of slices, Janbu/Taylor charts, FHWA guidelines. Relevant to WRE exam topic 2E.
Lateral Earth Pressure Fundamentals
At-rest, active, and passive earth pressures; Rankine theory; surcharge loading. Relevant to WRE exam topic 2A.
Advanced Retaining Wall Analysis and Design
Coulomb's coefficients, seismic earth pressures, retaining wall design. Relevant to WRE exam topic 12G.
Shallow Foundations: An Introduction to Bearing Capacity
Terzaghi's bearing capacity, failure modes, correction factors, eccentrically loaded footings. Relevant to WRE exam topic 2C.
Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 1
Consolidation process, e-log p curve, normally consolidated soil settlement. Relevant to WRE exam topics 2B and 2D.
Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 2
Overconsolidated soil settlement, pore pressure dissipation, time factor, stress distribution. Relevant to WRE exam topics 2B and 2D.
Boring Methods & Sampling Techniques
Geotechnical boring methods, soil samplers, rock coring, sample quality evaluation. Relevant to WRE exam topic 3A.
Engineering Economics & Cost Analysis
Present worth, lifecycle costs, and comparison of alternatives for economic and sustainability analysis. Relevant to WRE exam topic 1E.
Project Cost and Schedule Management
Quantity take-offs, cost estimating, CPM project schedules, and activity sequencing. Relevant to WRE exam topics 1A-1D.
Earthwork Construction and Layout
Excavation and embankment, grading, cut-and-fill volumes, and construction site layout and control. Relevant to WRE exam topics 12A and 12B.
Construction Operations and Methods
Construction methods, site operations, and the impact of construction on adjacent facilities. Relevant to WRE exam topics 12B, 12D, and 12H.
OSHA Excavation Safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
Excavation and trenching safety, protective systems, and soil classification per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P. Relevant to WRE exam topics 12D and 12E.
OSHA Scaffolding Safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L)
Scaffold types, capacity, and safety requirements per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. Relevant to WRE exam topic 12E.
Construction Health & Safety (OSHA 1926)
Construction site health and safety fundamentals, including work-zone considerations, per OSHA 1926. Relevant to WRE exam topic 12E.
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What Each Feature Means for You
| Feature | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Short, single-concept lessons | Study in the gaps of a full-time job — every video covers exactly one idea, so nothing demands an open evening. |
| Blueprint-mapped curriculum | Every module maps to an official NCEES knowledge area for this exam — no filler, no gaps you have to discover on exam day. |
| CBT-style practice exams | Practice in a timed environment with searchable references and question flagging, so the real testing format holds no surprises. |
| Weekly PE Power Hour | A live problem-solving session (Wednesdays, 6 PM PT) where you can put your questions directly to the course creator. |
| 90 days of access | Long enough for a full prep cycle without paying for a year you will not use; extensions are available if life intervenes. |
| Free preview | The first 2 modules are free — judge the teaching style with the real course, not a marketing sample. |
Who This Course Is For
Civil engineers registered for the PE Civil: Water Resources & Environmental exam who want hydraulics, hydrology, and water/wastewater treatment taught visually and mapped to the exam blueprint.
An honest note on fit: PEwise is self-paced. If you know you need scheduled, mandatory-attendance live lectures to stay on track, a live-cohort course may serve you better. If you want efficient, rewatchable lessons that fit around work, this format was built for you.
What Your Water Resources & Environmental Enrollment Includes
- 35 modules with 580 published lesson topics
- 40 module quizzes (127 questions) with explained answers
- 2 full-length NCEES-style practice exams (80 + 80 questions) with step-by-step solutions
- CBT-style exam simulator with searchable references and a built-in calculator
- Weekly PE Power Hour live session (Wednesdays, 6 PM PT)
- 90 days of access, extendable if you need more time
- First 2 modules free before you enroll
- Pass Guarantee eligibility, subject to the published policy
Exam blueprint coverage
How this blueprint map is built
Each module is mapped against the official NCEES PE Civil specification for this exam, knowledge area by knowledge area, using the published spec PDF — and re-verified when NCEES issues a new specification. The map below shows which modules serve each specification topic.
The NCEES PE Civil specifications overlap across disciplines; modules such as soil mechanics and hydraulics are included because they map to this exam's official knowledge areas.
NCEES exam blueprint coverage
How each NCEES PE Civil topic area maps to PEwise course modules and practice-exam questions.
| # | NCEES topic area | Questions | PEwise coverage |
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| 1 | Project Planning | 4–6 |
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| 2 | Soil Mechanics | 3–5 |
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| 3 | Materials | 4–6 |
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| 4 | Analysis and Design | 6–9 |
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| 5 | Hydraulics — Closed Conduit | 7–11 |
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| 6 | Hydraulics — Open Channel | 7–11 |
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| 7 | Hydrology | 8–12 |
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| 8 | Groundwater and Wells | 4–6 |
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| 9 | Surface Water and Groundwater Quality | 5–8 |
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| 10 | Drinking Water Distribution and Treatment | 6–9 |
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| 11 | Wastewater Collection and Treatment | 7–11 |
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| 12 | Project Sitework | 9–14 |
Erosion/sediment control and horizontal/vertical curve-element sub-topics are covered through dedicated practice-exam questions with worked solutions and references. |
Each practice-exam question includes a worked solution and a reference citation to the NCEES exam-day design standards, so you can practice by NCEES blueprint and target specific topic areas.
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