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from someone who has taken it FE Exam Information from someone who has taken it Emily Byl, EIT ARSEE Engineers, Inc. BSCE 2014, MSCE 2016 from Purdue University

What is a PE License? PE = Professional Engineer It is a certification that is earned that demonstrates… Technical proficiency Commitment to quality High standard of ethics Legal credentials to work

Why do I want a PE? Prestige Career Development Authority To sign/seal/stamp drawings To run your own projects or even your own firm (legally required!) Career Flexibility MONEY!

How Do I Get a PE? 1) Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an accredited program (Purdue!) 2) Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Complete four years of engineering experience under a licensed PE • This requirement varies by state • Make sure you will be working under a license PE at your prospective employer 4) Complete application to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam 5) Pass the PE Exam 2) Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Governing body is NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) Pay $225 exam fee to NCEES Can be taken year-round at Schleman Hall or any NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test center in the country Reciprocal in all states and territories Pass/Fail exam

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam FORMAT 6 hours 110 questions Nondisclosure agreement and Tutorial (10 minutes) Exam (5 hr 20 minutes) 25 minute break Special Accommodations Available

Create a myNCEES Account

Registering for an Exam • Designate the State that you are taking the exam in, though it’s reciprocal everywhere

Option to Purchase FE Reference Handbook Practice exam Free digitally May purchase a hard copy if you prefer Practice exam Tells you percent correct, not pass/fail

FE Reference Handbook 287 pages Available in exam Searchable during exam No other books allowed in the exam

Topics

Topics Breakdown Electives are Italicized Related Coursework Topic  Min. # Questions Max. #   Mathematics 7 11 STAT 511 Statistics 4 6 ENGR 131/132 Computational Tools Ethics CE 398 Engineering Economics CE 297 Statics CE 298 Dynamics CE 231 Mechanics of Materials CE 331 Materials CE 340 Fluid Mechanics CE 340/440 Hydraulics and Hydrologic Systems 8 12 CE 371 Structural Analysis 9 CE 470/473 Structural Design (Steel/Concrete) CE 383/483 Geotech 14 CE 361 Transportation CE 355 Environmental CE 222 Construction CE 203 Surveying Electives are Italicized Your “breadth” courses will help you Even if you take all the electives, you may need to do extra studying on your own

Review Materials CHI EPSILON STUDY TOOLS Review books Practice problems and solutions ANOTHER SUGGESTED BOOK Diagnostic exam Like a Sparknotes of all Civil Engineering Classes, succinct explanation/review of topics Practice Problems

How Hard is the FE? Simply put: It’s a comprehensive exam Not nearly as difficult as Purdue exams Show you can use the equations in the manual

When do I take the FE? Early in fall or spring semester of senior year FIRST: Sign up for a test day after you receive your course syllabuses Pick a date about 3-4 weeks out Don’t be afraid to miss a day of class to take it THEN: Study Take the practice exam during the week prior

How do I study for the FE? No. 1 Way to Study: Purchase a Practice Exam No. 2 Way to Study: Become familiar with the reference manual No. 3 Way to Study: Borrow an FE Review Book from the XE office

How Do I Get My Exam Results?

Apply to Become a Registered EIT Visit Licensing Agency website for your state of choice for more info (in Indiana, it’s the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)

Apply to Become a Registered EIT Indiana Application Checklist to be an Engineer in Training (EIT): ____ 3 reference letters in sealed envelopes ____ Original photograph (taken in past 8 weeks) ____NCEES notification of passing FE exam ____Original copy of transcript sent directly from the University ____$10 application fee

(and being an “EIT” is a way to fit that on your resume) SUMMARY: Why the FE? It’s the first step toward PE But why do I want a PE? Important for career advancement Ability to sign and seal drawings makes you valuable Immediate salary increase upon becoming a PE Bonus: Taking the FE shows initiative in interviews (and being an “EIT” is a way to fit that on your resume)

FE Exam Information Questions? Emily Byl, EIT ARSEE Engineers, Inc.

FE Review Sessions Mondays 6-8 pm (can come any time, do not have to stay the full 2 hours) Hydraulics - September 30 PHYS 110 Transportation - October 14 HAMP 2123 Structures/Statics - October 21 HAMP 2123 Environmental - October 28 HAMP 2123 Geotech - November 4 HAMP 2123 Construction/Surveying - November 11 HAMP 2123 Materials/Mechanics of Materials - November 18 HAMP 2123

FE Review Sessions XE Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/~xe/ Exam breakdown # of questions and topics covered in each section Link to FE Registration website XE Student Office HAMP 2154 Practice Problems Exam prep books Manuals