Engineering Majors?

[kesp]

Been out of school a year now, still halfway studying for the FE. I need to step it up. To those that passed, how did you study?

I have the latest Lindenburg review manual, but that's about it.

 

[af1 1982]

Been out of school a year now, still halfway studying for the FE. I need to step it up. To those that passed, how did you study?

I have the latest Lindenburg review manual, but that's about it.

My buddy studied probably a week in advance and that its. Just did a glance over sample tests and whatnot.

I heard its not even about recalling information. You just have to get familiar with the manual they give you and know where to find stuff.

Regardless, I've been mentally trained to just study for whatever, regardless of what subject or type of test it is. Gotta put in 110% all the time for everything in order to succeed in engineering. The little things count tremendously.

 

[mrswagtastic]

I'm taking the new FE in the fall. I heard it's a little easier now since it's computer based. It's easier to navigate the equations book that they give you.

Pennsylvania is alright when it comes to the job market. I've had 3 internships. 2 in Maryland, and 1 in PA and I go to school and am a resident of PA.

I'd say the entire Northeast is a great region for engineering (PA, DMV, etc). But I can't imagine it being better than California.

thanks fam. Good luck to all the fellas taking the FE, I'll be right there with the rest of you grinding it out. Hope we can all get the jobs we want too

 

[elcatfisho]

Been out of school a year now, still halfway studying for the FE. I need to step it up. To those that passed, how did you study?


I have the latest Lindenburg review manual, but that's about it.

My buddy studied probably a week in advance and that its. Just did a glance over sample tests and whatnot.

I heard its not even about recalling information. You just have to get familiar with the manual they give you and know where to find stuff.

Regardless, I've been mentally trained to just study for whatever, regardless of what subject or type of test it is. Gotta put in 110% all the time for everything in order to succeed in engineering. The little things count tremendously.

studying for the FE > studying for the bar exam

 

[da hen]

passed the FE/EIT over a decade ago. When i took it, it was biased towards ME. Thermo, fluids, dynamics, a little statics, lots of ME work there, which was good because that was my major.

One thing, study your basic math. Lots of low hanging fruit to grab there.

Its been said but, this is a great career to work towards. Keep your grades up, at least 3.2ish.

 

[futurehendrix]

just got an interview offer with kiewit and Honda manufacturing both called me today. Kiewit is through online, and honda says they will email me info and requesting an updated resume and reference sheet. wish me luck

 

[GreenNGold89]

Any engineers now on the management side of things? Curious to hear how you like it and how you made the transition.

 

[getyashinebox]

Started out in design engineering (power systems), then got into project management then recently assigned as program manager for a group of related projects.

In my org Proj and pgrm managers are still heavily invested in design, but also take care of lots of PM responsibilities. I like it a lot because you deal with people a lot more, get exposed to more perspectives and aspects of the org, and build relationships & improve networking & persuasion skills.

Got here by being recommended by supervisors & being vocal about my ambitions, I'm also taking PM classes at UMD (A James Clark) and pursuing my PMP cert. Main goal is to eventually go into something like management consulting (post-MBA)

 

[GreenNGold89]

How many years did you do design engineering for before making the change?

I work for a consulting firm doing design of hydro power plants (electrical also). Been doing it about 3 years now and my manager would probably let me get project management experience if I wanted it. I just can't decide if I should get an MBA or just try to make the transition throughout my career.

 

[getyashinebox]

Have about 3.5 years experience, started w mgmt about 2 yrs in.

I'd say if you have even an small interest in mgmt you should give it a shot, but if you enjoy the technical aspect, no reason to not build your expertise and become a specialist in your field.

MBA will fast track your career change (if that's what you're pursuing), but honestly I've met with a few recruiters for large firms (like Deloitte) that scoop up engineers right out of school now, so you never know. Luckily we're becoming a hotter commodity in the business world, so we have a lot of opportunities, just need to take advantage of them

 

[ozarkshark]

For the math phd he was a post doc student or he presented his own personal thesis? I have a strong desire to have a phd in physics or math down the line. Either way good luck with your plan sounds cool


Anyone know people that went to suny maritime (engine license prospect) ? I'm going there as a junior next fall, I'm going in with my associates in engineering w minor in math. I only chose to finish the degree at my cc (nassau) so hopefully I can be a professor there in the future. One day

 

[af1 1982]

Just passed the FE

 

[jon4rd]

Just passed the FE

Nice. I take it end of January. How was it with the new format?

 

[af1 1982]

Nice. I take it end of January. How was it with the new format?[/quote
It actually was easier because you can use the find feature with the computer based format. You can also flag questions for further review at the end. It just makes things quicker since you have about 3.5 minutes on average per question

 

[mrswagtastic]

Nice. I take it end of January. How was it with the new format?[/quote
It actually was easier because you can use the find feature with the computer based format. You can also flag questions for further review at the end. It just makes things quicker since you have about 3.5 minutes on average per question

congrats!

What would you recommend as a good prep/crash course? My buddy let me have his old book which I believe was for the OG format.

 

[ozarkshark]

The PE is the holy grail. And word let us know of good study books

 

[illwill8710]

The PE is the holy grail. And word let us know of good study books

What discipline are you taking?

I'm still waiting for my OCT 2014 results in electrical.

 

[ozarkshark]

Mechanical

 

[af1 1982]

congrats!

What would you recommend as a good prep/crash course? My buddy let me have his old book which I believe was for the OG format.

Amazon product ASIN 1591263336
That's what I used. Honestly, any prep book would be fine. It's the exposure and refreshing of the material that's important. If you don't know the material now, you're not gonna learn it for the exam. 

I gave myself about 2 month to prepare. Went through a chapter a day and used the free downloadable copy of the equation booklet from the NCEES website. 

If you give yourself adequate time to prepare, it's really easy to manage the studying. I probably spent 30 min to an hour a day prepping. That's all it takes

 

[af1 1982]

We gotta get a #TeamEngineering on here 

 Proud as hell to be studying engineering. We should keep this thread active for homework hints, career advice, etc

 

[illwill8710]

Mechanical

Search through here bro

http://engineerboards.com/index.php?showforum=3

 

[illwill8710]

Just Passed that Power PE!!

 

[kmn2008]

First year ME major here. Just finished my first semester.

Originally interested in industrial design but I wanted to understand the way things work on a technical level instead of being limited to aesthetics.

Anyone here work for a design firm/ product development?

 

[af1 1982]

First year ME major here. Just finished my first semester.

Originally interested in industrial design but I wanted to understand the way things work on a technical level instead of being limited to aesthetics.

Anyone here work for a design firm/ product development?

 

[jon4rd]

Any good study tools/websites for the morning section of the FE?