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re: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Testing - Questions
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:43 pm to LNCHBOX
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:43 pm to LNCHBOX
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A lot of engineering fields don't require licensure to move up.
I know.
Still don't know why you wouldn't get it, just in case you changed fields or one day needed it.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:44 pm to Salmon
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I know.
Still don't know why you wouldn't get it, just in case you changed fields or one day needed it.
I don't disagree. Had a job offer in O&G coming out of school, but I still would have pursued my license had I took that job.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:48 pm to Salmon
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Still don't know why you wouldn't get it, just in case you changed fields or one day needed it
That's why I decided to go ahead and get it. Company is paying for it and I don't see how it could negatively affect my future career.
Most of the engineers where I work design on AutoCAD. I made it very clear that I do not know AutoCAD and have no intention of learning it.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:57 pm to Salmon
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Still don't know why you wouldn't get it, just in case you changed fields or one day needed it.
~$500 and most of a day to take the test. Then you have to take 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. So it may not make sense for engineers whose employer doesn't really require it.
Plenty of job listings looking for a PE will also say "or the ability to pass the PE within X months," so it's not a big deal if someone wants to wait until they apply for a job needing a PE to take the exam.
As for the FE, I wouldn't spend a significant amount of money taking it. As several have mentioned, taking a few of those practice tests + understanding where to look for things in the formula book should be enough to pass. I would definitely recommend re-teaching yourself the Engineering Economics portion. That's 5-7 easy answers, but if you're not familiar with how to use the tables it could take you a long time.
I'd disagree with the sentiment that you can get EVERYTHING from the book. I never took a communications class in college, gave the formulas a lookover before the FE, and probably missed all of those questions on the test.
This post was edited on 1/25/17 at 4:12 pm
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