jbrinley
Active member
Can't believe no one has gotten this started yet. Makes you wonder if no one in TN is waiting on results. I have already passed the PE (April 09). Good luck to all those waiting for results and have a merry Christmas.
I am waitng not so patiently now. I was doing well until earlier this week, but I am a nervous wreck now.
hmm odd, there must be a distinction in PE exams there because in IL after you pass the exam, no one asks which module you took.@asunw: I ask myself the same thing. I work in Fire Protection, and the higher ups at my company asked me to take it even though I think my mechanical PE (therm/fluids) would definitely cover fire sprinkler work. If I get the FPE then my expertise is less likely to be questioned. Also, there are some government jobs that require the FPE. And looking down the road, as far as jobs go, FPE is rarer and if I ever wanted to work in an A&E firm it might get be a good selling point that most don't have. If I get it, I'll be the only one at my work who is a double PE. But, I don't get another stamp or anything.
I just called the TN Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners. They told me to not expect the results until after the new year. I knew this was the case based on the history, but I had to hear it from them. Hopefully I will be able to relax and enjoy the holidays.
I work in an electrical/instrumentation design group. I took the instrumentation test in October, but if I didn't pass, I'll take the electrical power test in April. That's only because the I&C test is only offered once a year.@asunw: I ask myself the same thing. I work in Fire Protection, and the higher ups at my company asked me to take it even though I think my mechanical PE (therm/fluids) would definitely cover fire sprinkler work. If I get the FPE then my expertise is less likely to be questioned. Also, there are some government jobs that require the FPE. And looking down the road, as far as jobs go, FPE is rarer and if I ever wanted to work in an A&E firm it might get be a good selling point that most don't have. If I get it, I'll be the only one at my work who is a double PE. But, I don't get another stamp or anything.
I work in an electrical/instrumentation design group. I took the instrumentation test in October, but if I didn't pass, I'll take the electrical power test in April. That's only because the I&C test is only offered once a year.@asunw: I ask myself the same thing. I work in Fire Protection, and the higher ups at my company asked me to take it even though I think my mechanical PE (therm/fluids) would definitely cover fire sprinkler work. If I get the FPE then my expertise is less likely to be questioned. Also, there are some government jobs that require the FPE. And looking down the road, as far as jobs go, FPE is rarer and if I ever wanted to work in an A&E firm it might get be a good selling point that most don't have. If I get it, I'll be the only one at my work who is a double PE. But, I don't get another stamp or anything.
The lady at the TN board essentially told me I'd be crazy to take the electrical test if I pass the instrumentation test. Since they make no distinction, and as you say, you don't get two licenses, I guess it would only be bragging rights. Would you sign you name John Smith, PE PE?
By the way, I knew the instrumentation test (I guess they call it "Controls") would be difficult, because they all are difficult, but I wasn't expecting some of the obscure topics. I work in nuclear power... what the hell do I know about off-gas flares in a refinery?
For anyone planning to take the controls exam next October, get yourself a copy of the ASME boiler and pressure code, as well as a copy of the ISA standards. Those are two books I didn't take but wish I had (it would sure help if there was a controls study guide).
By the way, I knew the instrumentation test (I guess they call it "Controls") would be difficult, because they all are difficult, but I wasn't expecting some of the obscure topics. I work in nuclear power... what the hell do I know about off-gas flares in a refinery?
For anyone planning to take the controls exam next October, get yourself a copy of the ASME boiler and pressure code, as well as a copy of the ISA standards. Those are two books I didn't take but wish I had (it would sure help if there was a controls study guide).
Study Guide from ISA
I think they offer review classes as well.
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