Electrical Control System

[NCDeere]

Anyone here already taken the Control System PE Exam? I'm just curious as to what you thought of it? I am trying to decide whether to take the Control System or just the Electrical... If anyone has any thoughts on that I sure would appreciate it.

I am curious what kind of questions might be asked when discussing PLCs or HMIs...

Just trying to see which one I feel better about.

Thanks,

Bryan

 

[wilheldp_PE]

I was in the same dilemma when I went to take the PE. I ended up taking the Electrical Computer Exam because of the shear lack of study materials available for the CSE Exam.

 

[benbo]

I'm not sure which state you are in, but in California the Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil PEs are in a different category than all the other PEs. They have some extra rights or something. You should check into that as well.

 

[rjmaster19]

As benbo said only the core engineering disciplines have full PE powers. I know for sure this pertains to sealing drawings.

Unlike wilheldp I've found that the EE-comp exam has pretty minimal exam preparation material. Most because it is a new exam. If you're taking the CSE exam, become an ISA member, and take advantage of the prep materials and standards (they even have free pre-recorded web classes).

I am a CSE by experience. I chose to prepare for the EE-comp because, I get 4 chances (spring/fall) to pass it as opposed to 2 chances (fall only). (Also I knew I'd have more time to study in the spring.)