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Kathy Caldwell, P.E.
Licensure to me means credibility, responsibility, authority and it's a signal that you have bought into the ethics that are related to the practice of engineering.

Kathy Caldwell, P.E.
President,
JEA Construction Engineering Services, Inc

Degree: Civil Engineering



What should I expect when taking the PE exam?

The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam is an 8-hour open-book exam given in two sessions. The exams have 80 questions (Environmental has 100) and are objectively scored. The questions are practice-oriented problems. The exams are offered in multiple formats, depending on the discipline taken. Although the exam is open-book, some boards may limit the material that is permitted in the exam room. It is worth checking with your board to be sure of the rules that apply locally. For specific details about exam format by discipline, refer to the chart on the main NCEES Web site listing exam formats for each of the disciplines offered.






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