Path to Licensure, Part 1
If you are like me, you probably have a career or life goal of some sort, and you also probably want to be recognized as a leader in your field. For me, these requirements are both met by pursuing my Professional Engineering (P.E.) license. In short, the P.E. license is a symbol of a person who is primarily: 1) recognized in their field, and 2) committed to public safety. When a P.E. "stamps" a design, it means that they take responsibility for the design in question, and certify that it is safe for use in the public context and will perform as expected and demonstrated. In the US, each state has different requirements for licensure, but in general, the minimum requirements for being licensed as a P.E. are as follows: Take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Gain engineering experience under a P.E. (after college), and Take and pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. The above description was taken from the National Society of Prof