Engineering Licensing

Question 1

Who provides the FE and PE Exams?

Answer 1

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

Question 2

What does FE stand for?

Answer 2

Fundamentals of Engineering (Exam)

Question 3

What does PE stand for?

Answer 3

Professional Engineer

Question 4

What is the requirement to take the PE exam in MD?

Answer 4

a. 12 years in EGR field with 5 years as a lead
b. 8 years in EGR field with a BS degree but not an ABET accredited degree
c. 4 years in EGR field with an ABET accredited degree in the discipline you are testing for

Question 5

What does NSPE stand for?

Answer 5

National Society for Professional Engineers

Question 6

What is the FE Exam?

Answer 6

The Fundamentals of Engineering exam, the first step in the process of becoming a professional licensed engineer (P.E.).

Question 7

Why should you pursue a P.E. license?

Answer 7

Only PEs can sign and seal engineering drawings; and only PEs can be in responsible charge of a firm in private practice or serve as a fully qualified expert witness.