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re: Question about the PE exam
Posted on 11/6/14 at 10:53 am to absolute692
Posted on 11/6/14 at 10:53 am to absolute692
quote:
even if you pass the PE test, don't dare call yourself an Engineer
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Posted on 11/6/14 at 10:56 am to Grit-Eating Shin
Posted on 11/6/14 at 10:57 am to StickyFingaz
I've never even taken the FE and I call myself an engineer. Oh well.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 10:57 am to LNCHBOX
quote:Exactly. Come on nah, CE!
I think he meant from a knowledge to pass the test standpoint, not a licensing one. At least, that's how I read it.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 10:58 am to jimbeam
when you study for it hit me up and ill send ya the test masters.
cetiger07 @ gmail
cetiger07 @ gmail
Posted on 11/6/14 at 10:59 am to jimbeam
jimbeam, just curious, what area of concentration you going for? Or are you going for general civil?
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:00 am to CE Tiger
quote:
test masters
Prime time right there
Besides Lindeburg, only reference I took into the test with me
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:00 am to Road Tiger
General Civil or environmental
Bookmarked CE
Bookmarked CE
This post was edited on 11/6/14 at 11:01 am
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:06 am to The Cow Goes Moo Moo
Test Master's manual was the reason I passed. I did all the problems in all the sections and the PE was almost exactly like it. I did take Transportation which is kind of easy, but still...TM was really good.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:09 am to The Sad Banana
TestMasters does exactly what you need to pass the exam. Nothing more, nothing less. They gear the class toward teaching how to pass it. And it works.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:09 am to jimbeam
I had thoughts of staying and getting my masters, but with a wife and baby on the way at the time of graduation, I had to get my arse to work. For the more experienced engineers out there, would a MBA help you in the long run? As in expediate climbing into upper management? Or would that be a waste of time? 
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:11 am to SaintEB
I wish testmasters offered something for Petroleum 
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:12 am to jimbeam
quote:
General Civil or environmental
You mean the straight-up environmental or the civil water resources & environmental?
I took environmental a little over a year ago. In no way, shape or form would I have come remotely close to passing had I not been in the workforce for 4 years. That being said, I studied about 10-15 hours and passed on the first go. Once I realized it was all mass-balance and simple chemistry I kicked arse. If you do end up taking the general environmental, buy these two books:
Environmental Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, Second Edition
&
Engineering Unit Conversions
All the practice problem books and practice tests are nice but weren't much help to me.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:16 am to Road Tiger
quote:
would a MBA help you in the long run? As in expediate climbing into upper management? Or would that be a waste of time?
This is so dependent on your business sector. I'm a consultant for a regional environmental consulting firm. A regular MBA would do me very little good. Getting something like the Masters of Energy Business offered by Tulsa is something I am heavily considering though since I could gear it towards environmental law and most of our clients are O&G.
I have friends who are EE or ME working in large engineering firms where an MBA would GREATLY benefit their upward mobility within the company. Just depends on where you work and who you work for. Many companies will pay for your further education if they think it will benefit the company.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:16 am to The Last Coco
Right my bad.
I've heard from some people that only a small percentage was stuff they learned on the job. Which is why I'm considering taking it. But it sound like your experience as different? I know it's quite a bit if time and money to devote, but I could retake once I graduate or wait the 4 years.
It's that it get ahead on my thesis over the winter break
I've heard from some people that only a small percentage was stuff they learned on the job. Which is why I'm considering taking it. But it sound like your experience as different? I know it's quite a bit if time and money to devote, but I could retake once I graduate or wait the 4 years.
It's that it get ahead on my thesis over the winter break
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:16 am to jimbeam
my advice, take it early if you can.
good luck.
good luck.
This post was edited on 11/6/14 at 11:17 am
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:18 am to jimbeam
quote:
I've heard from some people that only a small percentage was stuff they learned on the job
I would say much more was stuff I learned in school over my job. I took Construction depth in Civil.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:20 am to StickyFingaz
quote:
StickyFingaz
I was mocking CharlesLSU from yesterday. I'm technically an EIT but I call myself an engineer when asked what I do.
Lay off the reefer and WSMFP, Mike. Your sarcasm meter is taking a hit.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:21 am to jimbeam
Got this email from LAPELS last month
quote:
LTRC/TTEC is excited to offer a 2015 Test Masters’ PE Review Workshop during the time frame indicated below. All of the information contained in this email should be read thoroughly as it contains pertinent course information as well as registration details.
Workshop Dates
February 7-8, 2015 (8:00 – 4:30pm)
February 21-24, 2015 (8:00 – 4:30pm)
March 7-8, 2015 (8:00 – 4:30pm)
March 13-15, 2015 (8:00 – 4:30pm)
***Note: The Test Masters’ PE Review Exam Workshop is ALL eleven days. Course times are subject to change.
PE Review Workshop Location
Transportation Training and Education Center (TTEC)
Room 100 – TTEC Auditorium
4099 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
PE Review Workshop Focus
Civil Engineering
PE Review Workshop Additional Covered Topics
a. Hydraulics
b. Water Treatment
c. Wastewater Treatment
d. Hydrology
e. Groundwater / Wells
f. Pumps
g. Traffic Systems
h. Transportation Systems
i. Geotechnical
j. Foundations and Retaining Walls
k. Construction
l. Structures
m. Timber & Masonry
PE Review Workshop Cost for First Time Attendees:
DOTD: LTRC Pays Registration Fee
State and Local Governments: $1,440
Private Industry/Consultants/Contractors: $1,595
If paying by check, make check payable to:
“DOTD-LTRC Transportation Training and Education Fund”
Mail check to:
Mary Leah Coco, Ph.D.
TTEC, Director
4101 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
First Test Masters’ PE Review Exam Workshop
If this is your first time to take the Test Master’s PE Review, register through this link.
LINK
PE Review Workshop Cost for Second Time or More Attendees:
First Time Retake: No Cost if Test Master requirements are met (Includes DOTD, State & Local Government, and Private Industry/Consultants/Contractors)
Subsequent Re-Take: 50% of $1,595 (Includes DOTD, State & Local Government, and Private Industry/Consultants/Contractors)
Note: This fee is paid directly to Test Masters. Information on payment to follow upon completed registration.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 11:21 am to jimbeam
it's been a while for me, but I think we had to do pushups, run a 1/4 mile, do situps, and do that v sit thing. good luck
This post was edited on 11/6/14 at 11:22 am
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