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Out of curiosity, have you found that having a PE licence has been useful at all in your work? I studied Software Engineering at an engineering school accredit
by agmiklas 17y ago
Out of curiosity, have you found that having a PE licence has been useful at all in your work?
I studied Software Engineering at an engineering school accredited by whatever organization regulates the practice of engineering in Ontario. I remember at a few points in the program, they made a point of saying that once we graduated, we could apply for a licence (after we spent time apprenticing), but it was never clear to me why having a PE licence would be useful. I don't know anyone from my graduating class that's bothered to apply for a licence either.
- JangoSteve 17y agoFor one thing, in the US, you're not allowed to have an "Engineering" company without having a P.E. on board. Beyond that, I've come across a few positions here and there that require a P.E. It typically has more to do with legally needing a P.E. to supervise a project than simply wanting someone with that experience.
- gamble 17y agoIt really depends on the field. Mechanical and civil engineers are the most likely to get a PE, whereas electrical and computer engineers are IIRC the least likely. Mechanical and civil engineers are just more likely to be in situations where it's advantageous to have a PE. (Owning a small engineering services company, for example)