u/Bankrupt_farmer

I’m a 24 year old fella and I’m enrolled to get my 4th Class PE starting this October. I’m ashamed to admit that I don’t really know what to expect when I actually finish my 4th class. I day dream about working in oil and gas or power generation. But from what I hear pickings are slim for inexperienced 4th class PEs.

I’m just wanting to have realistic expectations going into this line of work. Can I expect to work in an industrial plant right off the get-go? Or will I likely have to put in some time in building ops/maintenance?

I don’t mind moving for work, and I do plan to get my 3rd class eventually, but the local university only offers 4th class.