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The discussion centers around the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineer (PE) exams, which are essential for engineering licensure. The FE exam is typically taken during a student's senior year and covers various engineering disciplines, while the PE exam requires four years of work experience in the field and focuses on specific areas of expertise. Both exams are challenging and are compared to bar exams for lawyers and CPA exams for accountants. Obtaining state licensure is generally advantageous, although its necessity varies by profession. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of these exams for engineering careers.
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Anyone taking either of these this October or plan on taking them soon?

Questions, comments...etc.

Always an interesting conversation...
 
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What are Fe and Pe?
 
FE =Fundamentals of Engineering Test

P.E. = Professional Engineer.

Two 8 hour state exams.

You have to pass the FE first...covers 12 or so phases of engineering...ussually taken senior year of college...but not necessarily.

If you pass FE...u need at least 4 years in engineering field to qualify for PE. The PE test is in your field of expertise. Both tests are difficult.

Kinda similar to an lawyer passing the bar exam...or an accountant passing the CPA.

Being state licensed is generally a good thing. In some cases it is definitely needed...in other cases not so much.
 
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