Recent content by illini1022

I've been a substation engineer for 2.5 years (first job out of school) and this field couldn't be doing better. The number of opportunities is seriously impressive. The work itself I find can range from extremely interesting to very boring. All depends on the project. The field is rapidly...

I took the PE in Illinois and ultimately paid Continental Testing. After I filled out the online application continental sent out an email that said the following You need to complete the following steps to finalize your application: To print your application for your records you must have...

It also might be possible for a smaller consulting company to subcontract with one of the larger firms that are awarded a large volume of utilities projects.

List of each state's response: https://apps.ncees.org/boardprofile/results/index.php?survey_id=1003&section_id=9&question_id=98 Survey says that only Indiana and Connecticut would require a retake, and I bet they reconsider at some point. My guess is this was more of an issue when it...

Hmm I know you certainly can in Illinois - wasn't aware that this wasn't nationwide. I think it was great taking it 2 years out. I still remembered all the theory from school but also know far more about practical power systems, relaying, substations, etc from my short work experience than I did...

Not aware of any 2 year requirement? AFAIK they let you take the exam whenever you want now. (Recent change within last few years)

I'm hesitant to post my experience as the last thing I want to do is discourage anyone from studying as much as they need to - but I figure this might be useful in helping to convince people to take the PE exam early if possible. (I believe taking it while college is still fresh is a huge...

My fundamentals of Eng. says "Waived". My Princ. and Practice says "Pass". My Overall Exam Results says "Pass". My Request Status says "Closed." I did not apply for actual licensure yet as I still need 2 more years of experience. Regardless - my overall exam results still says "Pass"

Illini1022, passed PE, ILLINOIS - Electrical Power

Yea I mean I only have 2 years of experience so far - so I'm certainly not in any position to have a license number yet. I would guess that's a completely different system that needs to be handled differently.

Add IL to the list for today

Passed Electrical: Power, first try. :ohmy: So happy.

Just got a response back from Continental Testing in Illinois. I was told that they should be posted next week. Was hoping for this week, oh well I guess.

Just as an FYI I followed all of the rules to the letter and essentially only brought in publisher bound textbooks for the Illinois PE. I called continental a few days before and they confirmed that absolutely NO handwritten notes would be allowed, nor any testee bound 3 ring binders. However I...

Let me know what you find out?