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Sorry, I should have been more specific. In Pennsylvania, is there an actual certification or license that you have to apply for or receive to become an Engineering Intern (or EIT)?

What is the process for "becoming an EIT" in Pennsylvania?

I took the civil structural exam, and there was 0 need to study ASTM standards. The questions do not require it. If it is required, it will be provided. And there are way to many ASTM standards to effectively study.

I know for the CBT PE exam they were given a dry erase notebook and marker. I assume the SE would be similar.

The screen shot says that it is for October 2023. Is this October 2023 or April 2024?

I don't think there is anything inherently unprofessional about asking for a raise. I think not giving a half decent employee a raise for two years is a little unprofessional. I think it all depends on HOW you ask. Maybe do a little research on how to ask for a raise. Also, do research into what...

I think that is a common thing among companies. However, it does depend on the company. Where I work, my employer doesn't give a raise for getting licensed. Their reasoning is that you don't magically become a better engineer overnight because you get licensed. However, they counter that by...

To follow up on the previous response, if you want to stamp structural drawings for a building permit, you will need minimum 4 years (sometimes 3) working full time (or more years working part time) under a licensed PE working on structural drawings. If this is a career that you are wanting to...

Lol leaving us on a cliff hanger for two and a half years

We recently visited Kauai. Do you feel the your compensation in your position is enough to adequately cover the cost of living?

Try looking in to smaller companies. Because there are less employees, there is often less office politics and less formal policies. If you are open to relocating, you could also look into different areas of the country that might handle things differently.

I don't have personal experience with this, but I think an extended maternity leave is a very reasonable and acceptable reason for a gap in a resume. I think the most important thing is to have a well prepared answer when they ask, rather than just fumbling and saying something about wanting a...

Here's what I would suggest: Find a PE practice exam for the transportation depth exam, and take it. See how much of the information you actually know. If you feel like you have a basic understanding of 50% of the questions, you can probably study your way up to a passing score. If you feel like...

"Worth it" is probably subjective depending on what you are hoping to get out of it. I am a member of my local Structural Engineers Association. The dues are paid for by my employer, and the membership provides an annual seminar for me to get most of my required continuing education credits. So...

You should check with your state board where you are licensed, but as far as I am aware, the only requirement (at least in my state) is that you pay the fee and get the required continuing education credits. It's not like they have any way of tracking whether or not you are stamping drawings. If...

If it is your dream job, and you get to reach your goals of contributing to society, and you get to do work that you want to do. If you've got the opportunity to do it, then do it. A few years ago I had the opportunity to work at what I thought was my dream job. After working there 4 months, I...

Why is it your dream to work for the state?

I would consider that to be "repeat engineering", and we do it on tract homes. it's been designed once very thoroughly, then we go through quickly on each repeat and make sure it meets local requirements. I don't see anything wrong with it as long as you go through and understand the design top...

I think this is great. I've already passed the test, but for anyone that has studied for the P&P exam and now has to transition, this could be really helpful. Can the CBT practice exam be taken more than once? Also, are solutions provided for the problems after the test is complete?

As far as I am aware, there is not a "general civil" exam. You would have to select a specific civil discipline (I assume you would choose the Civil: Structural exam). I personally don't know what the architectural engineering exam is like, but the civil: structural exam is very code based...