NY has no SE requirement, OR and WA have for tall structures, CA is only for public buildings and tall buildings. IL is for any structural design, this was not the case 20 yrs ago. OK, NE, UT have an SE that is really not required.
SE vs PE; Pe is 8 hrs and only 4 hrs specific; SE is 16 hrs, all structural specific. 8 hrs gravity loads, 8 hrs lateral loads. Each day, the morning is 40 problems and afternoon 4 (1) hr involved design problems.
Thanks for sharing your experience and words of encouragement. I took the gravity portion this spring and got my results back - failed. I was feeling very discouraged, but I just purchased more resources and practice exams so I'm hopefully better prepared for round 2!
Illinois and Hawaii require to have SE to practice structural engineering. The State of Washington also requires SE for longer bridges. In California, though, you need SE for educational buildings, hospitals, and special buildings.
Where does it say one has to pass the PE first before attempting SE? Also, where does it say you have to work under SE(instead of PE structural licensed professional) for experience requirement? Thanks.
Hello Nolan, thanks for reaching out. It depends on the state licensure requirements. For California, they're found on the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/seappinst.shtml
The requirements are different for different states. I am a ME PE in KS. And I am sitting for the SE this yr. CA is unique across the board on PE requirements.
OK, any structural drawings, any, not just public or tall, require an SE license in Illinois. And a word of advice, the S in Illinois is silent, don't, please don't, pronounce the S in Illinois in any public or professional settings. It's like Arkansas and Iriquois, Illinois S is silent. People will make fun behind your back for this. Just being real. 4:08
Hello Damian. It depends on the state you are applying to. For California for example, requirements are here: www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/seappinst.shtml You can find some more information about it here: ncees.org/engineering/
I'm going to suggest that applicants not study for the SE exam. If you can't walk in cold and pass the exam then you don't have any business becoming an SE. The SE license is about a person being capable of designing larger buildings and protecting the safety of the public, it is not about learning how to game the exam.
I agree with the idea of gaming the exam and that's not the point, but the idea that someone can pass the exam with no preparation is not realistic. As an SE you likely will have a niche and won't be responsible for knowing every detail of every exam problem in your professional practice.
NY has no SE requirement, OR and WA have for tall structures, CA is only for public buildings and tall buildings. IL is for any structural design, this was not the case 20 yrs ago. OK, NE, UT have an SE that is really not required.
SE vs PE; Pe is 8 hrs and only 4 hrs specific; SE is 16 hrs, all structural specific. 8 hrs gravity loads, 8 hrs lateral loads. Each day, the morning is 40 problems and afternoon 4 (1) hr involved design problems.
Thanks for sharing your experience and words of encouragement. I took the gravity portion this spring and got my results back - failed. I was feeling very discouraged, but I just purchased more resources and practice exams so I'm hopefully better prepared for round 2!
Good luck Emma. Keep going.
You do not need the PE to take the SE
This is correct. I believe he meant FE? It has changed recently to where you don't need 3 years before the test also.
It's my understanding that NV requires an SE for public buildings and bridges as well.
Required in Georgia as well.
This is great and encouraging. Thank you!
You are welcome!
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Illinois and Hawaii require to have SE to practice structural engineering. The State of Washington also requires SE for longer bridges. In California, though, you need SE for educational buildings, hospitals, and special buildings.
Thank you.
Where does it say one has to pass the PE first before attempting SE? Also, where does it say you have to work under SE(instead of PE structural licensed professional) for experience requirement? Thanks.
Hello Nolan, thanks for reaching out. It depends on the state licensure requirements. For California, they're found on the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/seappinst.shtml
Not required in new York
The requirements are different for different states.
I am a ME PE in KS. And I am sitting for the SE this yr.
CA is unique across the board on PE requirements.
Thank you for sharing...
OK, any structural drawings, any, not just public or tall, require an SE license in Illinois. And a word of advice, the S in Illinois is silent, don't, please don't, pronounce the S in Illinois in any public or professional settings. It's like Arkansas and Iriquois, Illinois S is silent. People will make fun behind your back for this. Just being real. 4:08
The additional 2 years need to be credited under a SE? Can’t be a PE?
Hello Damian. It depends on the state you are applying to. For California for example, requirements are here: www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/seappinst.shtml
You can find some more information about it here:
ncees.org/engineering/
Is the exam online available online, how can I get it?
Unfortunately not, however you can read more about applying for it here >> ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/se-exam.html
I'm going to suggest that applicants not study for the SE exam. If you can't walk in cold and pass the exam then you don't have any business becoming an SE. The SE license is about a person being capable of designing larger buildings and protecting the safety of the public, it is not about learning how to game the exam.
I agree with the idea of gaming the exam and that's not the point, but the idea that someone can pass the exam with no preparation is not realistic. As an SE you likely will have a niche and won't be responsible for knowing every detail of every exam problem in your professional practice.
When and where did you sit for your SE Bill?
@@BradleyLayton Texas around 1997
Much of the exam is testing your knowledge of the code. You need to know where and in what code the information is in. You need to study for that.