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How can I verify my engineering work experience without having worked under a PE?

First a little background, I've been working in Michigan as an engineer since getting my BSME in 1998 (I graduated with my MSME in 2010). I've worked for a number of companies in a variety of industries as an engineer, but never under the direct…
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Do references for the California PE application have to be California PE's?

Here is the link to the current CA PE Exam application: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/pubs/forms/ceapp.pdf Page 2, which is the list of engagements/references, states: For each engagement claimed as qualifying experience, list the name of the person…
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What constitutes progressive engineering experience?

Many states require that a PE applicant have some number of years of "progressive engineering experience". Are there details as to what qualifies? For example, if an engineer is working in sales and not design, I would tend to think that would not…
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PE Designation on business card if firm doesn't offer engineering services

I went through all of the work and experience at a previous job to get my Professional Engineer's license, however, my new firm is not licensed to provide design services. Is it still allowable to place "P.E." after my name since I am a licensed…
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Which US states require a bachelors in Engineering to become licensed?

I am considering moving from abroad to the US, and hoping to obtain an engineering license for employment. I have a bachelors and graduate degree in physics, but I have heard that many states require a bachelors in an ABET accredited program to…
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Requirements for seat a on FE

What are the requirements to take the fundamentals of engineering? For instance could a physics major, computer science major, IT major or something thing else take the exam? How does accreditation factor into it? Also bear in mind I'm not asking…
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