It feels so good to finally have this weight off my chest! I used EET course after failing my first attempt at the end of March. I feel like it really helped with having a better understanding of the concepts. If anyone is feeling discouraged, just keep at it and the passing result will come!
I took my exam back in 2008. They had similar types of tests in terms of topics, the one exception being: Civil-Structural, Structural 1 and an entirely separate Structural 2 exam. Passing any *one* of those 3 exams made you a PE (at least in Florida). I waited a long time in my career (too long - 15 years) before in finally took the PE Exam. I graduated with my B.S. in 1993 when I was 22 years old… couldn’t find a job, went back to grad school. Started in pure “civil” engineering before being able to get experience in structural design.
Back to the topic. The *only* way I studied was by working through problems beginning to end. Got grid paper, sketched everything out. Even simple problems and would even write the code section in every step of the problem. Obsessively neat. I would focus on making that problem I was solving outrageously, perfectly neat. Used best mechanical pencil and expanded everything out.
I brought the notes in with me and they were a Godsend. I actually did not go to them during the exam as much as I thought - but the process of solving and citing EVERY piece of code… and writing it down on grid paper along with the best possible diagrams… gave me huge confidence.
I first took the Structural 1 exam and quickly realized I did not solve enough problems. This was back before they even gave you a score.
So, went back and spent another 6 months doubling the amount of problems worked. Almost 500 pages of every type of material and structural element.
I took the Civil-Structural the send time and I knew walking out I passed. Absolutely knew… and I did.
I brought my notes with me and it probably directly helped me on 4-5 problems that were somewhat similar. I would go so far as to NEATLY write the formula from the code right above my solution. I’d put a neat little box around it too.
Yes… I have that level of OCD 😜.
The idea of not having those notes with me would have been discouraging to say the least. Maybe I would have studied differently.
Has anyone ever taken the written exam *and* the computer exam? Which one did you find harder?
For those who can only take the computer exam now - would you prefer the written exam where you could bring in your own notes 🤔
Hello everyone,
I’m taking the PE Transportation exam this month
For those who took it recently:
How was it?
What topics should I focus on?
What would you do differently if you had to take it again?
Any final tips?
Thank you
why didn’t Heiner multiply the Live Load by 0.5 in this case? According to the AEI cheat sheet, if the live load is below 100 psf, it should be multiplied by 0.5.
I have included the problem, solution (Heiner Style), and formula used (AEI)
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PPI Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual, 13th Edition
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Im seeking help regarding the PE licence experience form , virginia board rejected it saying that i need to add more details and ahow my engineering duties i personally performed ? Does any one come through such problem ? Pls im dispret
My PE application experience was rejected twice by NY. On the rewrite, I was granted one more year of direct design experience but was told I still needed one more year. I made further revisions to my NCEES experience and now going to apply to a different state for initial licensure.
TL;DR: NY rejected my initial PE license application since my work experience isn't in design, though I framed it as best as I could. I now have five years of work experience. Looking for states with faster NCEES-based turnaround times and more accepting of CM/design-adjacent experience.
Background:
Passed the PE Civil Construction exam in April 2025 under NJ board (no-approval needed to sit for exam) and hit 4 years of experience in Jul 2025.
Applied to NY for initial licensure via NCEES in Oct 2025. NY asked me to change endorsers, had to undergo another NCEES review, retransmitted the application, and then NY later requested rewritten experience showing 2 years of direct design experience. Rewrote experience on NY Forms 4/4A and resubmitted in Feb. Was credited with 1 more year of direct design experience but was told I still needed 1 more year. I contacted the board to find out which work was deemed sufficient so I could expand on that, and their response was essentially that construction inspection doesn't count, and my design experience was limited since the actual design was done by others. About half of my experience was field work and I did not get the sense that reframing the same experience again would get me over the hump.
I was aware of potential pushback since I'm not doing pure design work. I work as the CM/Owner’s rep on large infrastructure projects (Office Engineer/Construction Inspector) and our role is not the EOR. I was thorough in citing codes and calculations throughout my experience in the field and showed progressive office engineering analysis for high level work using "analyzed", “calculated”, “evaluated”, etc. I included “design” as often as I could, but I was limited in saying something like “I designed X by calculating Y in accordance with code Z”.
I've spent 9+ months in review/revision cycles and now pivoting to get my initial license in a different state. I’d like to have the PE title to my name and make obtaining a NY license easier in the near future. Was planning on waiting until I got my PE in NY to move into a new role to maximize marketability, but the Catch-22 is that I need a new position to get the design experience, so I’m trying to find something internally temporarily, and then will go from there.
I just took the exam today in Houston and exam was really tough. Left the exam feeling defeated and unmotivated to do anything. Really thought I was going to pass since I prepared using the EET course. Although I felt like I understood most of the questions, couldn’t help but be thrown off since the questions were asked in a way that I haven’t seen before in any of the practice I did.
Wondering if anyone took the exam today and felt the same way. Also not sure if everyone nationwide is staying the same exam on the same day or if people get different questions.
Hello everyone, finally checked today and found out I failed. I was out on vacation and had been putting off checking until I was back.
Feeling a bit bummed casue I thought I would’ve passed honestly and felt okay after the exam. Any suggestions or recommendations for my next attempt?
I used the NCESS practice test quite a bit and enrolled on the PPI2PASS and did most of questions. The theory of it all is what I think got me at the end.
I took the exam on Wednesday, July 1. When do you think I can expect to receive my results?
About to take my PTCE test. Does anybody have any recommendations where I could go and do practice test online that is free
Hello!
I did the NCEES practice exam around 4 times all the way through. I made sure to understand each problem and whatever concept was behind it.
I recently passed the PE Civil Transportation exam, and I can confidently say that EET was one of the biggest reasons for my success.
The course was extremely well organized, comprehensive, and focused on the concepts and problem-solving techniques needed for the exam. The lectures, practice problems, quizzes, and study materials gave me the confidence I needed on exam day.
I would especially like to thank Dr. Samir Ead. His dedication, clear explanations, and willingness to help students were exceptional. He was always patient in answering questions and explaining difficult topics until they became easy to understand. His guidance played a major role in helping me pass the Transportation PE exam.
If you’re preparing for the PE Civil Transportation exam, I highly recommend EET. The course is absolutely worth the investment.
Thank you, Dr. Samir Ead, and the entire EET team for your outstanding support and commitment to your students’ success.
Just found out I passed the Mechanical HVAC&R PE and wanted to thank this sub. I got a lot of useful advice here during prep, especially from people who had recently taken the exam, so I’m happy to pay it forward.
I used EPG, the official NCEES practice exam, and a lot of handbook/pattern recognition review. The exam felt rough, especially the first half, and I honestly wasn’t confident walking out. But I passed, so don’t assume a bad feeling afterward means it went badly.
Happy to answer questions on prep approach, EPG vs NCEES, timing, final-week strategy and what I was/wasn’t prepared for or expecting during the exam. I won’t discuss actual exam questions, but I can share general impressions and what I found useful.
Good luck to everyone currently in the grind - it’s a slog, but it’s doable. Happy for anyone here to DM me with specifics if more comfortable
Extremely disappointed and mad at myself
I've received an email for the Software Project Engineer written test at CDAC Bengaluru.
Has anyone appeared for this exam before? I'd like to know what kind of questions are typically asked, the difficulty level, and which topics I should focus on for preparation.
Any insights or preparation tips would be greatly appreciated.
I recently completed 4 years of engineering experience and had it signed off and approved in NCEES. I used my NCEES record to request approval to sit for the PE exam in NY. I just heard back from NY after 8 weeks saying they are requesting my experience to be rewritten to reflect 2 years of design.
For background I have 1 year and 9 months working on a design team and the rest of my experience working in Project Management but part of my duties is to review preliminary designs for projects. Will this review experience count as design? How do i resubmit my experience ( with form 4 and 4A or through NCEES). Will I need supervisor approval again?
I wonder if I could get my PE in NJ and just transfer over the license to NY after with what experience I have already signed off.
I am very nervous about this exam, I am using EET course and at this time anxiety is taking all over me. I have been studying on and off for 3 months now, before that I passed FE. People say you passed FE so you don’t have to worry about PE but we all know that’s not the case. I want to know how similar the questions are in the exam in comparison to EET.
I hope I pass this exam and will update here once the results are out. Best of luck to people who are in the same boat and congratulations to others- I know what it takes to sit down and study post 8-5 and over weekends to get this exam out of the way
I'm 2 weeks into my PE application, all 4 of my references verified, and now I'm waiting to goto technical review. I'm hoping I'll be able to take both exams before end of the year. I purchased the hiner seismic course, but I'm not sure if I should refund and wait for the 2027 format courses to come out, or just play the course and hope for the best, given that the board states 4-6 months for the application to be processed, granted I have no deficiencies and setbacks.
Does anyone think it's realistically possible that I can make the time line and take the seismic exam before 2027?