EIT / FE test, anyone taken it?

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The discussion revolves around the difficulty and value of the Engineer in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) test, particularly from the perspective of electrical engineering (EE) professionals. Participants explore the implications of taking the test, its recognition internationally, and the relevance of professional engineering (PE) licensure in various engineering fields.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the difficulty of the EIT/FE test, with one stating it wasn't hard but deemed it "worthless" due to the requirement of working under a licensed engineer for three years before taking the PE test.
  • Another participant mentions a recommendation from a civil engineer that the EIT/FE test is recognized internationally, suggesting it could be beneficial for future work abroad.
  • One participant challenges the idea of international recognition, expressing skepticism about its validity in other countries.
  • Participants discuss the lack of specific certifications for electrical engineers beyond university degrees, noting that while there are various IT certifications, none are specifically tailored for EE professionals.
  • A participant with a PE in EE highlights that the PE is more common in fields like industrial power and lighting, where it is necessary for consulting work, and describes the EIT as a comprehensive but manageable test if taken soon after undergraduate education.
  • There is a distinction made between the EIT and PE tests, with the latter requiring deeper knowledge and design ability in the chosen field.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the value and recognition of the EIT/FE test, with some seeing it as beneficial for future opportunities while others question its worth. There is no consensus on its international recognition or the necessity of PE licensure for electrical engineers outside specific fields.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the requirements and implications of obtaining a PE license, the perceived rarity of PE licenses among electrical engineers, and the potential for international recognition of the EIT/FE test without resolving these points.

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how hard is the EIT / FE test? is it a good idea to take it?
 
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It wasn't hard, but it's basically worthless. To me, at least. You need to work under someone who has their license for 3 years after you pass the FE. Then you take another test.

However, I've found that it is rare to find an EE who has a PE license, for whatever reason.
 
is that so...? Hmm... i was recommended to take that test by someone who has a PE in Civil Eng. He said that test is recognized internationally, so if I want to work in some other country someday, and I do like to travel, that would definitely help he said.

anyone else have taken this test?
 
I think you should look into that fact. I don't see how it could be recognized in other countries.
 
hmmm that's interesting.

what other certifications are there for an electrical engineer?
 
I'm not aware of any certifications specifically for EE's beyond the usual university degrees. I mean there are all sorts of IT and other similar industry certs, but none specifically for EE's as far as I know.
 
I have a PE in EE. The PE is basically driven by the CEs and MEs and in EE its the guys in industrial power and lighting, a field where the PE is definitely not useless; its required in the consulting buis. In that area you need it stamp drawings (and accept the responsibility that goes along with that). The EIT is a basic but very comprehensive test that shouldn't be that difficult if you take it close to an undergraduate education since you'll see freshman chemistry questions and the like on there. The PE entails much more difficult and practical questions that require a deeper knowledge of the chosen field and some design ability. In sum then:
a) for EE's in other than power & light the PE is rare
b) completing the EIT, the recommendations, and the PE test is achievement and a near guaranteed mark of some engineering competence on any resume which I review.
 

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