Proffessional Engineer

A lot depends on where you live and work. Different countries have different laws and regulation regarding becoming a Professional Engineer.

For instance, in the United States, one has to undertake the following steps (as a minimum):

1. Obtain a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering Technology in an accredited program at a university or college, then

2. Take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination (also known as Part A of the PE examination) while in the last 6 months of study or after graduation from the engineering program, then

3. Work a minimum of 4 years under the direct supervision of a Licensed & Registered PE. You must do actual engineering design work, etc., that is relevant to your degree. You must thoroughly document your working experience for later submission to the state Board for Professional Engineering, then

4. After the Board accepts you working experience documents you may sit for Part B of the Professional Engineering examination....you must pay the required fees and you must pass it, then

5. Once you have passed the exam, to become Licensed and Registered in the state where you are working you must pay the Board the required fees.

That's the shorthand version of what is required. If you live in the US I suggest that you visit the website of the appropriate State Board for Professional Engineering for more precise details.....most Boards are run by the state Education Department, but it depends on the state.

For other countries I haven't a clue how they do it.....