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More About Engineering
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An official PE seal
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Engineering is an under-recognized
profession, in that it is involved with almost every aspect of daily life. Virtually
everything you can see or touch while you read this web page has had some aspect of
engineering involved. If your computer screen sits on a desk, a chemical engineer was
involved in formulating and manufacturing the finish on the desk. The roof above you stays
up because of a structural engineer, and the road that got you to where ever you are now
was designed by a civil engineer. |
There are many, many types of engineers: chemical, structural,
civil, environmental, mechanical, aerospace, and electrical just to name a few. There are
even engineers who study the properties of burning materials in order to know how to
design safer buildings and structures.All states regulate the licensing of professional
engineers (PE). While some state requirements may vary somewhat, becoming a PE usually
requires a degree in engineering, passing an eight hour Engineer in Training test, working
for four years in a position of increasing engineering responsibility, and passing another
eight hour test of Principals and Practice. A PE designates approval for reports, designs,
and other documents by using a numbered, embossed seal. To learn more about engineers,
visit National Engineers week web page at http://www.eweek.org.
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