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[J_Leo]

Hello Fellow Chemical Engineers,

 

I am thinking of getting a PE license in Texas. For now, I cannot think of any usage of it. Does it worth of the efforts to get a PE license? I am a process designer in an Engineering and Construction Firm in Texas. Only a couple of my cowokers have that.

 

Would you please give me your two cents if you are a licensed chemical engineer?

 

Thanks.

 

Regards,

Leo

[Bobby Strain]

I have worked as a process engineer in Texas since 1966, about half the time with EPC firms. I never registered, and never needed to. You can spend the time you would otherwise attend useless seminars and such to fulfill yearly requirements pursuing more useful endevors.

 

Bobby

[J_Leo]

Bobby,

 

Thank you very much. Any advantages in securing or finding a job? When I looked at the qualifications of jobs posted, I saw something like "PE is a plus or PE desirable"

 

Leo

[Bobby Strain]

Well, if you think it will help you, then get it. If you later find it unnecessary, then you can drop it.

 

Bobby

[latexman]

Like Bobby, I have been a ChE for a long time, since 1979.  In fact, it is 35 years tomorrow!  I have never felt the need for a PE working directly for a chemical company.  In fact, I have heard other ChE's describe it as being a liability, because if you have a PE you are more legally liable for your work.  I don't know if that is true or not, but it's what I heard round the water cooler.