Experience gained outside the United States can be counted towards meeting the eligibility criteria for the PE Exam. However, the experience must be considered acceptable by the Board of Professional Engineers, and it must be documented and verified. Acceptable engineering experience must be acquired under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or a supervisor who is authorized by law to practice engineering in the country where the experience was obtained. If you did not work under the direct supervision of a licensed PE, you may need to provide additional documentation to demonstrate that your experience is equivalent to that acquired under the supervision of a PE.
Excellent advice.! By "contact the board" do you mean to shoot them a list of questions or call on the phone? And, how do you choose the person to contact? A board has a small army of engineers. Some might be more willing to help than others. PS: another video about the board would be fun. They are kind of the behind-the-scenes "wizard of oz" entity who you don't see and hear from but who wield an obscene amount of power.
Thank you! You can contact the licensing board in your jurisdiction through various methods, including email, phone, or a contact form on their website. I would recommend checking their website for the most up-to-date information on how to get in touch with them. As for choosing the person to contact, you can start by calling the main office of the licensing board and asking for information on eligibility criteria for the FE exam. They should be able to direct you to the appropriate person or department to answer your questions. It may also be helpful to ask for the name of the person you are speaking with, in case you need to follow up with additional questions in the future. Keep in mind that licensing boards are often busy, so it may be helpful to have your questions organized in advance and to be polite and respectful when speaking with them.
@Ahmad_Jatt Whether software engineers can get a PE (Professional Engineer) license depends on several factors: Current Status: Official PE exam: As of 2019, the official PE exam for software engineering no longer exists in the US and many other countries. This was due to low adoption and challenges in defining the scope of relevant engineering principles. Alternative pathways: The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) doesn't offer a PE exam for software engineering, and currently, no widely recognized alternative pathway exists. Specific fields: There may be specific cases where a software engineer working in a field closely related to traditional engineering (e.g., embedded systems, robotics) might qualify for a PE license under existing PE disciplines like electrical or computer engineering, based on their education and experience. Future possibilities: New initiative: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is exploring alternative software engineering certifications with similar goals to the PE license, aiming to increase professional recognition and competency standards. However, these are still under development and haven't gained widespread adoption yet. Overall: General scenario: In most cases, it's currently not possible for software engineers to directly obtain a PE license through established pathways. Specific exceptions: There may be exceptions for engineers working in fields closely linked to traditional engineering and meeting existing PE requirements. Future potential: Initiatives like the IEEE certification might offer alternative credentials in the future for software engineers aiming for increased professional recognition. Therefore, while the situation is presently limited for PE licenses in software engineering, it's crucial to stay informed about potential developments and alternative certifications like the one by IEEE. Remember, the specific requirements and possibilities might vary depending on your location and area of expertise.
Thanks for the advice.
Any time!
Hello Anthony, I’m also a New Yorker. Looking to go for my PE, how can I connect with you?
@Jk-nh8rw That's great. You can connect to me via LinkedIn here >> www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjfasano/
Hi! Is experience outside from USA is included? I worked in the Middle East without a PE supervisor is it acceptable?
Experience gained outside the United States can be counted towards meeting the eligibility criteria for the PE Exam. However, the experience must be considered acceptable by the Board of Professional Engineers, and it must be documented and verified.
Acceptable engineering experience must be acquired under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or a supervisor who is authorized by law to practice engineering in the country where the experience was obtained. If you did not work under the direct supervision of a licensed PE, you may need to provide additional documentation to demonstrate that your experience is equivalent to that acquired under the supervision of a PE.
Excellent advice.!
By "contact the board" do you mean to shoot them a list of questions or call on the phone?
And, how do you choose the person to contact? A board has a small army of engineers. Some might be more willing to help than others.
PS: another video about the board would be fun. They are kind of the behind-the-scenes "wizard of oz" entity who you don't see and hear from but who wield an obscene amount of power.
Thank you! You can contact the licensing board in your jurisdiction through various methods, including email, phone, or a contact form on their website. I would recommend checking their website for the most up-to-date information on how to get in touch with them.
As for choosing the person to contact, you can start by calling the main office of the licensing board and asking for information on eligibility criteria for the FE exam. They should be able to direct you to the appropriate person or department to answer your questions. It may also be helpful to ask for the name of the person you are speaking with, in case you need to follow up with additional questions in the future. Keep in mind that licensing boards are often busy, so it may be helpful to have your questions organized in advance and to be polite and respectful when speaking with them.
@@PassthePEExam thank you for replying. I think you meant PE and not FE? This is very good advice for the posterity. :)
Can software Engineers get PE licence?
@Ahmad_Jatt Whether software engineers can get a PE (Professional Engineer) license depends on several factors:
Current Status:
Official PE exam: As of 2019, the official PE exam for software engineering no longer exists in the US and many other countries. This was due to low adoption and challenges in defining the scope of relevant engineering principles.
Alternative pathways: The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) doesn't offer a PE exam for software engineering, and currently, no widely recognized alternative pathway exists.
Specific fields: There may be specific cases where a software engineer working in a field closely related to traditional engineering (e.g., embedded systems, robotics) might qualify for a PE license under existing PE disciplines like electrical or computer engineering, based on their education and experience.
Future possibilities:
New initiative: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is exploring alternative software engineering certifications with similar goals to the PE license, aiming to increase professional recognition and competency standards. However, these are still under development and haven't gained widespread adoption yet.
Overall:
General scenario: In most cases, it's currently not possible for software engineers to directly obtain a PE license through established pathways.
Specific exceptions: There may be exceptions for engineers working in fields closely linked to traditional engineering and meeting existing PE requirements.
Future potential: Initiatives like the IEEE certification might offer alternative credentials in the future for software engineers aiming for increased professional recognition.
Therefore, while the situation is presently limited for PE licenses in software engineering, it's crucial to stay informed about potential developments and alternative certifications like the one by IEEE. Remember, the specific requirements and possibilities might vary depending on your location and area of expertise.