does anyone know what it takes to become an engineer?

Question

from start to finish, what kind of schooling, how much time

Answer 1

In the US, each state has different licensing requirements for Professional Engineers. Generally, you must have a minimum combination of education and experience to qualify to take the first exam, Fundamentals of Engineering (FE Exam). Once you take this exam, you've qualified to use the designation E.I.T or enginner in training. After a certain number of years of experience under the guidance of a qualified engineer, you can take the Principles and Practices of Engineering (PPE Exam). Once you've passed this exam, you may use the designation PE or professional engineer.

In the US, most students after their first two years of college engineering courses can get an internship or part-time job in the field during the summer to gain practical experience. Many students, by the time they are in their senior year of college are preparing or taking their FE exam. Even without taking the FE exam, you will be able to find a beginning position in engineering.

Depending on the type of engineering field you are interested in, the importance of earning and receiving a PE designation differs. In fields like Civil Engineering and private consulting, having your PE makes a big difference. In other fields or other lines of work, you may not even need an EIT.

In some states, if you have worked under the guidance of an engineering doing technical work for xxx number of years, you may be eligible to take the FE exam without going through college. But the number of states which offer this option is steadily decreasing.

Engineers don't always go on to be only engineers. Some serve as personnel managers in large engineering firms, some serve as contract negotiators, others serve as project managers... in each case, your ultimate use of strict mathematical and techical knowledge differs. There is a huge variety of careers that open up to people who obtain engineering degrees.

Answer 2

Being an engineer is a great idea. First, you need to decide if it is for you: most engineers are mathematically inclined and enjoy their job.

You want to pick a specific type of engineering that appeals to you: mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, aeronautical, or environmental are the ones I can think of.

A Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree is fairly standard for most engineers. A BS degree takes 4-5 years to complete. 10-15 years experience in the field as a technician can sometimes work as well, but the college degree is the best way to go. Which school the degree is from matters too, since different companies have connections with different schools. Once you have worked in the industry a few years, it no longer matter what school you attended, as the projects you worked on will shine brighter on your resume.

Good luck!

Answer 3

A person who has completed the B.E (bachelor of engineering) would be satisfied with his degree if he has a sound knowledge about his subjects.So mastering the concepts is most essential.
My physics teacher had once told this. Dr Sir M Vishveshwariah was travelling by train in the night. He suddenly got up and pulled the chain to stop the train.The train stopped and he was enquired. He predicted that there was some fault in the railway track few kilometers ahead.When they checked, there was a major fault and this would have claimed so many lives.
My teacher told that Sir M Vishveshwariah could do that by listening to the sound of the train moving on the rails. At some point of time it changed giving him the clue of the danger ahead!!
That is being a true engineer. All of us are aware of the Kannambadi dam. Cement was not used anywhere.
Engineering is not a qualification alone.A good engineer will have the identity in his day to day life , enjoying the bliss of the pool of knowledge he has in science and applying it for the betterment .
10+2 elementary schooling followed by an entrance test (like CET,AIEEE,IIT for respective Universities)is required for a BE course.Some people also do a diploma course instead of Pre-University course. BE course is for 4 years.(Architecture is a 5 year course).

Answer 4

The minimum requirement to be an engineer is a 4 year university program to receive a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in engineering. Engineering is a broad field, so your degree will be specific to Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, etc... I.e. an engineer would be referred to as a 'Mechanical Engineer' or 'Electrical Engineer' etc...

Aside from the university requirement, most juristictions require engineers to be licensed, in order to actually call yourself an 'engineer' - Other terms used are 'Professional Engineer' - Again depending on the juristiction, to becaome licensed typical involves passing an ethics exam. Some locations, and also depending upon which university you attended (accredited..) formal technical exams might need to be written. In fact, one can actually become an engineer without the university degree, if you can pass technical exams, and have the required engineering experience (but this is extremely rare these days). Note also, that this 'professional licensing' is often not required - Your job title would be 'Engineering Specialst' instead of 'Engineer' - Again all this depends on your location and the job.

Aside from the above 'minimum requirements' What it 'TAKES' to become an engineer is a love of learning, strong mathematical aptitude, and strong interest in science.

Answer 5

Maths. Physics. A bit of chemistry of you go to chemical engineering. And good grades in those.

3 or 4 years of university for the bachelor level (it depends on the level college gives prior to it, and thus varies from university to university, and from country to country). And the desire to make the world a better place.

Answer 6

Usually a 4 year degree from an accreditied Engineering school. But if you want more notoriety, then you will want a master's or PHD from someplace like MIT or similiar.

Answer 7

it takes 4-5 years and 1-2 years ror master, 3-4 for PhD

Answer 8

A 4 year degree. More if you want your Ph.D.

Answer 9

An analytical mindset and dedication for hard work.

Answer 10

many years spending in college are enough