In our first episode of the ShaiLearning FE and PE Webinar series, about 10 engineers attended the session. If you missed the live session, you can still watch the recorded webinar below.
To make it easier, I have split the session into short videos for you to follow. If you want to watch the complete video in one go, you can find it here.
You can join our future webinar series or be selected to join our upcoming events via this link or by scanning the QR code in the image (poster) below.
The Core Pain Points
These webinar sessions are intend to provide you with the insights, the pain points, and reveal the true value to be licensed professional engineer in the United States.
Our first session was held on August 8, 2026, at 10:00 – 11:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). We have blocked out this weekly and same time (10 am to 11 am CST) for all incoming sessions till October 3, 2026.
Key Topics
- What a PE license actually unlocks (legally sign drawings, consulting, career ceilings)
- Industries where PE is required vs. optional — and why it matters either way
- Salary differential data: licensed vs. non-licensed engineers
- The psychology of delay: "I'm too busy," "I'm too rusty," "My employer doesn't require it"
- The FE → EIT → PE timeline — and why starting early is always better
- My personal "why" — what made me pursue licensure
Open Discussion Points
- Where are you in the PE journey right now?
- How many years have you been thinking about doing this?
- Common myths to bust: My company will make me get it someday. I work in an industry, I don't really need it
- Do you think licensing is a form of professional self-respect?
- If you are an international engineer, what's your unique motivation for U.S. PE
Why 9 Webinar Series?
Career value
The professional engineer license brings a lot of value that can’t be underrated. For instance, the core value of a PE license is not just the title however, the license demonstrates verified technical competence, experience, and commitment to ethical practice.
PE license allows engineers to sign and seal engineering documents such as drawings and studies. It opens doors to senior, lead, consulting, and engineer-of-records roles. It also has the potential of increasing earnings.
Moreover, it strengthens credibility with employers, clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
In brief, the license has expands an engineer’s authority, credibility, leadership, opportunities, and long-term career options.
Cost of waiting
After talking with hundreds of engineers (both students, early careers, and professionals), one thing stands out. Over 82% of them had not taken either of the exams that opens the doors to professional engineer licensure.
But why wait for many years after school?
Delaying having your PE license has the likelihood of holding up promotions, lower earning potential, fewer leadership opportunities. You also delay your eligibility to signing and sealing authority with engineering packages where required and enforced by law.
In short, delaying only cost you more than you may think, the longer you wait, the more career growth and cumulative income you may leave on the table.
The PE License Background
What the PE License Unlocks
Career Growth for Licensed Engineers
What the Delay Really Cost you
How to Document your Work for PE
How Long it Takes to get your License
A Step Closer to Professional Engineer License
Do you believe in all the reasons you to yourself in order to delay taking a step to be licensed engineer? What are your core pain points that you want to break away from? One thing is obvious to me, I believe you are capable. You made it through college hard course assignments and examinations.
You passed all the exams courageously.
Today, you are a working engineer (or yet to start full-time role) and have other important responsibilities.
However, I still believe you can make it because I was in a similar situation but I made it, and so are you also able to make it. Use our quick assessment tool to help know your readiness.
All recorded videos are available on ShaiLearning YouTube channel for you to watch in case missed the live session.
Feel free to leave me comments or questions. I will personally respond to them.
2 Responses
Sir/Madam,
I am interested to learn more about us opportunity. So what about the the fee structure? Can I apply.
I am looking forward to considering this kind of you.
Yours Faithfully
Mominur Nur Hossain
Chembur, Mumbai.
Thanks Mominur, you can check your eligibility to take the professional engineer within your jurisdiction. Check through the Washington Accord. If you live in India, you may check or inquire additional specific information through the National Board of Accreditation since it’s a current Washington Accord signatory.
For clarity, this is not a job application but a free support I provide to engineers who are pursuing professional engineer licensure.
Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions.
Good luck.