<p>Does anyone on here have their PE license or know anyone that does? How difficult is it to accomplish that task (relatively)? I know that it can increase one's salary but to what extent? Was/is it worth the time and effort invested to get your PE license?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Depends on what you study. I can say all of my EE friends have not or will not take the FE and all of my civil friends have or will and all plan to get PE. I know a few guys with Pe's, but it takes a while to get this license, so they are all a goof bit older.</p>
<p>It is highly dependent on your field. If you're working in a field that designs public infrastructure, it'll be highly beneficial. You'll hit a ceiling and won't get promoted after a certain point if you don't have your PE.</p>
<p>Those who work in infrastructure design are all civils, mechanicals who do HVAC design, and EE who work with power.</p>
<p>It is much more difficult than passing the FE exam. The following link has pass rates: Exam</a> Pass Rates- NCEES</p>
<p>If your engineering work involves permanent infrastructure (buildings, roads, utilities), then you probably need a PE license. If you work on portable products that could be transported and used anywhere, then you probably don't. Most PEs are civil engineers; some electricals (power engineers) and mechanicals (HVAC engineers) also become licensed.</p>
<p>If you are a civil engineer or in a related field, then you typically need to pass the PE exam to advance your career, just as a lawyer needs to pass the Bar exam or an accountant needs to pass the CPA exam. The rules vary by state, but typically you can't take the PE exam until you have several years of work experience. The FE and PE exams are generally considered difficult, but not impossible. </p>
<p>If you are not working on infrastructure projects, then there is probably little or professional value to become licensed.</p>
<p>As the previous posters have said, if you are going into an industry that is involved in infrastructure and public works (Civils, Structural, Geotech) the PE license might be mandatory. </p>
<p>However, in some private fields the PE doesn't really give you an advantage and the company doesn't actively encourage licenseship. If your company is willing to pay for it I say why not, you never know when it might come in handy if you switch jobs.</p>