441 replies to this topic

[monkeywinky]

either that, or we are checking way too often and it just crashed...lol

[ptatohed]

2am. Going to bed. Hopefully we can expect an updated data base tomorrow. ?

[jco0518]

umm no, new york will validate california's seismic results lol, and they are taking their sweet a$$ time

[monkeywinky]

lookup is still down

Edited by monkeywinky, 21 December 2011 - 03:42 PM.

[schrun209]

Not to burst anyone's bubble but this happened last administration also and the board did not upload any new license once it was back up. That said I hope this is different as I'm hoping to see if I passed the survey portion.

[YMZ PE]

I think monkeywinky is right. We must have crashed it! That's not going to stop me from checking every couple of hours though.

[jeffreyp]

I think they are updating the database, but probably to reflect those who passed the PE in Electrical, Mechanical, etc where state specific tests were not required.

[ptatohed]

Not to burst anyone's bubble but this happened last administration also and the board did not upload any new license once it was back up. That said I hope this is different as I'm hoping to see if I passed the survey portion.

schrun, you did burst my bubble! lol But that's ok, I'll still keep the look-up page open all day. It still might mean something... maybe they are preparing for a Friday (12-23) release? I know it won't matter in the end but, because it matters now - lol, how many days after the search function was reinstated were the new PEs shown in the data base last time? Thanks.

[slcman]

If I remember right, last time the database said something like "Updating-please check back later" for a while. Then when that went away, there were no new PE's in the database. Then the next day, they updated it without it going down at all. This looks different. Maybe their website really just crashed.

Also, last time they said "by the 10th", and the new PE's showed up in the database on the afternoon of the 10th (or whatever day it was). I don't know if that means they will update the database on the 30th, but they might. It kinda changes things that the 30th lands during the holidays, so who knows what days these government employees will be working to actually update the database.

[Trev... P.E.]

Search page is redirecting to a try back later page now, rather than a 503 machine error...

[ptatohed]

If I remember right, last time the database said something like "Updating-please check back later" for a while. Then when that went away, there were no new PE's in the database. Then the next day, they updated it without it going down at all. This looks different. Maybe their website really just crashed.

Also, last time they said "by the 10th", and the new PE's showed up in the database on the afternoon of the 10th (or whatever day it was). I don't know if that means they will update the database on the 30th, but they might. It kinda changes things that the 30th lands during the holidays, so who knows what days these government employees will be working to actually update the database.

Thanks slc. That's funny, because now this is what the screen reads:

License lookup is temporarily unavailable during maintenance. We apologize for this inconvenience.

[ptatohed]

Lovely, and now back to this:


Service Temporarily Unavailable

The server is temporarily unable to service your request due to maintenance downtime or capacity problems. Please try again later. Oracle-Application-Server-10g/10.1.2.2.0 Oracle-HTTP-Server Server at www2 Port 80

[fba0861]

"The server is temporarily unable to service your request due to maintenance downtime or capacity problems. Please try again later."

[fba0861]

Man, I think we're checking too often.

[Trev... P.E.]

Crafty guys disabled the f5 button with that redirect page.

[tomigatchi]

It's back up, but the last license is still 78,856. Siiiiigh.

[Dwarf]

Good news the database is back up bad news nothing has been added to Civil. Still waiting.

[Trev... P.E.]

Another clue!

Last update reads the 19th still. Normally it has been reading the prior day.

[jeffreyp]

We all have issues.

[Jameson]

If anyone receives anything in the mail, please post

[ptatohed]

Another clue!

Last update reads the 19th still. Normally it has been reading the prior day.

is this good or bad?

[Trev... P.E.]

Well it's not clear yet, but based on the available information, I believe they have re-routed the flux capacitor in order to accelerate database transfer over the ether.

[fba0861]

Well it's not clear yet, but based on the available information, I believe they have re-routed the flux capacitor in order to accelerate database transfer over the ether.

Number one, locate Lt. Commander Data.

- Picard

[sab35263]

Congratulation to all new PEs!

[lando83002]

We all keep looking for our names to show up in the database, but has anyone confirmed that the board will update the database this soon after NCEES releases the results?

[txpaul01]

Hah no, just keep checking

Actually I think it's all based on the interpretation of results by the 30th for state specifics.

Edited by txpaul01, 21 December 2011 - 09:54 PM.

[ejw121083]

The earliest its worth checking again is tomorrow, once they update the database.

[lando83002]

Hah no, just keep checking

Actually I think it's all based on the interpretation of results by the 30th for state specifics.

Where does it say that?

[txpaul01]

http://www.pels.ca.g...11results.shtml

[Jameson]

As of 7am Thurs, database has not been updated.

[cezarion]

I think that we will find out tomorrow morning !

[ejw121083]

I think that we will find out tomorrow morning !

I think its going to be on the 30th. Why should California not be the last to release the results?

[ptatohed]

I think that we will find out tomorrow morning !

I was kind of hoping/thinking that too. But, if not, worse case is only another week. We're close!

[jeffreyp]

Is the Board closed tomorroow?

[Trev... P.E.]

The database has been updated!!!

Last updated: DEC-21-2011

and.... Still nothing.

[ejw121083]

The database has been updated!!!

Last updated: DEC-21-2011

and.... Still nothing.

Best... Post... EVER!
(at least I thought it was really funny)

[Trev... P.E.]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

[Trev... P.E.]

Which raises a question, the database has just a 5 digit number...

These two examples from engineerseals.com have a letter in front:



Last year's people, when you get the certificate, does it have the type letter (M,E,C, etc) as a prefix to the lic. number?

[lando83002]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

I've already started calling myself a PE and added it to my e-mail signature since my boss and a few other PEs told me to, but I'm still anxious to get the license # so that I can get reimbursed for the exam fee.

[lando83002]

Which raises a question, the database has just a 5 digit number...

These two examples from engineerseals.com have a letter in front:



Last year's people, when you get the certificate, does it have the type letter (M,E,C, etc) as a prefix to the lic. number?

The database actually does display a letter code. M for mechanical, E for electrical, etc.

[ejw121083]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

I've already started calling myself a PE and added it to my e-mail signature since my boss and a few other PEs told me to, but I'm still anxious to get the license # so that I can get reimbursed for the exam fee.

You guys should get an F on the take home exam

[ptatohed]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

Trev,

You already passed the Surv and Seis? Good for you.

[monkeywinky]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

Trev,

You already passed the Surv and Seis? Good for you.

If I'm not mistaken, he's mechanical.

[Trev... P.E.]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

Trev,

You already passed the Surv and Seis? Good for you.

Nope, I'm mech, so just two exams for me. Can't imagine having more, you guys are committed, or perhaps should be committed

Good luck

[ptatohed]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

Trev,

You already passed the Surv and Seis? Good for you.

Nope, I'm mech, so just two exams for me. Can't imagine having more, you guys are committed, or perhaps should be committed

Good luck

I see, thanks. Yeah, having the extra tests really blows. For me it cost me a year delay on my PE. Having a wife, young baby, house, rental property, full time job (thankfully!), etc., I just couldn't study for all three at once so I did one at a time. That's an extra year and an extra $275 x 2! The Seismic was the worst (that's why I put it off for last - lol). Survey = easy, 8 hour = medium, Seismic = hard (IMHO).

[Jameson]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

I've already started calling myself a PE and added it to my e-mail signature since my boss and a few other PEs told me to, but I'm still anxious to get the license # so that I can get reimbursed for the exam fee.

You guys should get an F on the take home exam

Yeah, I don't think you can call yourself a P.E. till you receive your license number. The California Board has to certify that you met all requirements, i.e. pass the exam, pass the take home, ...etc. This is probably why the database hasn't been updated yet.

[Trev... P.E.]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

I've already started calling myself a PE and added it to my e-mail signature since my boss and a few other PEs told me to, but I'm still anxious to get the license # so that I can get reimbursed for the exam fee.

You guys should get an F on the take home exam

Yeah, I don't think you can call yourself a P.E. till you receive your license number. The California Board has to certify that you met all requirements, i.e. pass the exam, pass the take home, ...etc. This is probably why the database hasn't been updated yet.

Careful Lando, without a license number you are not a PE yet, you're breaking the law.

6704. Defines who may use engineer titles
(a) In order to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, no person shall
practice civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering unless appropriately licensed or specifically
exempted from licensure under this chapter, and only persons licensed under this chapter shall be
entitled to take and use the titles “consulting engineer,” “professional engineer,” or “registered
engineer,” or any combination of those titles or abbreviations thereof, and according to licensure
with the board the engineering branch titles specified in Section 6732, or the authority titles
specified in Sections 6736 and 6736.1, or the title “engineer-in-training.”

[lando83002]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

I've already started calling myself a PE and added it to my e-mail signature since my boss and a few other PEs told me to, but I'm still anxious to get the license # so that I can get reimbursed for the exam fee.

You guys should get an F on the take home exam

Yeah, I don't think you can call yourself a P.E. till you receive your license number. The California Board has to certify that you met all requirements, i.e. pass the exam, pass the take home, ...etc. This is probably why the database hasn't been updated yet.

good point, but don't they do all that before we are allowed to sit for the exam? I wonder if anyone has ever passed the exam, but was denied a license. That would be very cruel.

[lando83002]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

I've already started calling myself a PE and added it to my e-mail signature since my boss and a few other PEs told me to, but I'm still anxious to get the license # so that I can get reimbursed for the exam fee.

You guys should get an F on the take home exam

Yeah, I don't think you can call yourself a P.E. till you receive your license number. The California Board has to certify that you met all requirements, i.e. pass the exam, pass the take home, ...etc. This is probably why the database hasn't been updated yet.

Careful Lando, without a license number you are not a PE yet, you're breaking the law.

6704. Defines who may use engineer titles
(a) In order to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, no person shall
practice civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering unless appropriately licensed or specifically
exempted from licensure under this chapter, and only persons licensed under this chapter shall be
entitled to take and use the titles “consulting engineer,” “professional engineer,” or “registered
engineer,” or any combination of those titles or abbreviations thereof, and according to licensure
with the board the engineering branch titles specified in Section 6732, or the authority titles
specified in Sections 6736 and 6736.1, or the title “engineer-in-training.”

Bummer, I'll quietly remove the title from my signature. That database better update soon before people start asking me why I removed it. How embarassing!

[Trev... P.E.]

Feel bad for you guys waiting on results. Hope you get em tomorrow, I'm just waiting on my lic # so I can call myself a PE and order a stamp...

I've already started calling myself a PE and added it to my e-mail signature since my boss and a few other PEs told me to, but I'm still anxious to get the license # so that I can get reimbursed for the exam fee.

You guys should get an F on the take home exam

Yeah, I don't think you can call yourself a P.E. till you receive your license number. The California Board has to certify that you met all requirements, i.e. pass the exam, pass the take home, ...etc. This is probably why the database hasn't been updated yet.

Careful Lando, without a license number you are not a PE yet, you're breaking the law.

6704. Defines who may use engineer titles
(a) In order to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, no person shall
practice civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering unless appropriately licensed or specifically
exempted from licensure under this chapter, and only persons licensed under this chapter shall be
entitled to take and use the titles “consulting engineer,” “professional engineer,” or “registered
engineer,” or any combination of those titles or abbreviations thereof, and according to licensure
with the board the engineering branch titles specified in Section 6732, or the authority titles
specified in Sections 6736 and 6736.1, or the title “engineer-in-training.”

Bummer, I'll quietly remove the title from my signature. That database better update soon before people start asking me why I removed it. How embarassing!

Better than having a client try to verify you're licensed and find that you're not...