The following steps should be taken to becoming a professional licensed engineer:
- Taking and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Working for at least four years under a Professional Engineer to be eligible for taking
the Professional Engineering (PE) exam
- Taking and passing the PE exam
The first step in becoming a Professional Engineer is to take the FE exam which
is a computer-based test with about 110 multiple-choice questions. This test is designed
to measure your engineering knowledge. Usually, this test is taken during or right
after undergraduate engineering studies. There are many benefits in taking and passing
the FE exam, including higher earning potential and better career opportunities.
