Is EIT the same as Fe?

The difference is basically an application. You take the FE exam, and then you have to tell your State Licensing Board, “Hey, I passed and graduated! Give me a metaphorical gold badge!” The FE is the exam and the EIT is the badge/title, although colloquially they’re used interchangeably.

Does passing the FE make you an EIT?

Congratulations on passing your NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. You’re now considered an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI). You can call yourself whatever you’d like, but you’re not considered an engineer until you’ve received your PE license.

Do Electrical Engineers need Fe?

Electrical engineering students may be able to combine a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree with a five-year study program. To qualify for licensure, an applicant must have completed a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program and earn a passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Is the EIT the same as the FE exam?

Give me a metaphorical gold badge!” The FE is the exam and the EIT is the badge/title, although colloquially they’re used interchangeably. EIT certification is not a license to practice. It doesn’t give you legal responsibility (and thus shouldn’t influence your salary), but it can help you get employed by showing your commitment to engineering.

What are the specifications for the FE exam?

Specifications for each discipline are as follows: 1 FE Chemical 2 FE Civil 3 FE Electrical and Computer 4 FE Environmental 5 FE Industrial and Systems 6 FE Mechanical 7 FE Other Disciplines

When do you have to take the FE exam?

The FE Exam is a year round computer based test that can be taken as early as your senior year in college or with at least 3 years of engineering-related work experience. Once passed, the FE Exam will certify you as an Engineering in Training (EIT). With enough experience after passing the EIT, you will become eligible for the PE Exam.

What are the aits on the NCEES FE exam?

AITs are questions other than traditional multiple-choice questions. Learn more about AITs. The NCEES FE Reference Handbook is the only reference material that can be used during the exam. You will be provided with an electronic reference handbook during the exam.