Why You Should Consider Getting Your PE

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If you’re thinking about earning your professional engineer license, this can be an incredible move for your career. Having this designation to your name can open doors not possible without it. Do note, certification requirements differ by state, so if you decide to take the leap, be sure to get certified in the state where you want to work. Here’s a look at what you have to gain by taking the time to secure this prestigious credential.

4 Benefits of Earning Your PE

 

Demonstrate Competency

Having a PE credential next to your name isn’t just prestigious, it also highlights your capabilities as an engineer. Considering the magnitude of work completed by engineers, this is crucial. In fact, as a way to promote public safety, only professionals with a PE are allowed to submit engineering plans and drawings for public approval and seal engineering projects for clients in both the public or private sector.

 

Elevate Your Career

If you don’t have a PE, you might find your engineering career options limited. For example, many federal, state, and municipal government agencies are only available to PEs. Additionally, to work as a consulting engineer or a private practitioner, you’re legally required to have a PE if you’re a principal or employee in charge of projects. Beyond that, if you have your sites set on teaching engineering, your state might require you to have this designation.

 

Challenge Yourself

Becoming an engineer certainly wasn’t easy, but you know you can do more. Earning this certification requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, completing four years of work under the guidance of a PE, and passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. Clearly, this is no small endeavor, so receiving this designation is something that should fill you with pride.

 

Get the Respect You Deserve

Holding a PE is a sign of stature. When hiring, clients look for this certification, because it demonstrates a higher level of knowledge and experience. This makes them feel more comfortable having you in charge of their project, because they’re confident you know what you’re doing. You’ll also gain prestige among your peers, because everyone doesn’t have the talent and drive needed to earn a PE.

 

 

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