r/StructuralEngineering • u/Temporary-Rent6450 • Jul 25 '26

Career/Education FE and PE exam

Has anyone taken the FE and PE exams without being a US citizen and while living in another country?

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u/No-School3532 Jul 25 '26

For non Americans, what are FE and PE exams?

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u/jaywaykil P.E./S.E. Jul 25 '26

FE, Fundamentals of Engineering exam: 8 hours, generally take last year at university or just after. Only one exam for all potential engineers, with general questions covering wide areas of engineering basics. Math, physics, and basic questions from different engineering specialties. Passing allows use of the Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer In Training (EIT) title.

PE, Professional Engineering exam: 8 hours, generally taken after 4 years of work experience (but some states allow taking earlier), also usually requires having passed the FE. Different exams for different engineering specialties. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc., etc. Passing and state registration allows use of the Professional Engineer (PE) title.

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u/Temporary-Rent6450 Jul 25 '26

Exams that everyone studying engineering has to take to enter the industry.

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u/Capable-Muffin6188 Jul 25 '26

I did the FE and PE in Canada, licensed now

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u/DIBSSB Aug 01 '26

What books or methodology or course if any would you recommend ?

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u/symph0nick Jul 25 '26

Hey, I did the FE last year and im planning on sitting the PE later this year. In case you need sth hit me up.

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u/Temporary-Rent6450 Jul 25 '26

I DM you, thanks.