Orange County Branch Newsletter

November 2022

ASCE OC YMF

PE Exam Information Session

By Tyler Hodges, PE | OC YMF President-Elect



On November 17th, ASCE OC YMF hosted a virtual Zoom information session led by Natalie King, PE. Natalie has been instrumental in approving applications for the board as a Senior Registrar. Attendees to the presentation were informed of the eligibility requirements to obtain a PE within California. Various questions about education and applying work experience to the application were asked, and Natalie broke down the process in a clear manner for all to understand. There were over 30 people in attendance in the Zoom session, ranging from younger members just starting their careers to supervisors and professionals obtaining information to pass on to coworkers and completing their applications. As technology improves, so do our testing standards and methods. The national 8-hour exam was recently changed to all Computer Based Testing (CBT) at the beginning of 2022. The information session covered the changes from pencil & paper to the CBT format. Also covered were how to signup through NCEES, find testing centers near you, utilize free online resources such as the NCEES handbook, and more. 

Additionally, during the presentation, the application process seemed an excellent interest point for those who attended. For those who have obtained their PE license, most know the struggle of finding the correct applicable work experience or providing the correct verbiage. The presenter broke down the experience requirement and offered numerous examples of what constitutes a qualifying experience. 

Overall, the information session was a huge success, and ASCE OC YMF is beyond grateful to have Natalie King present. Look out for future information sessions if you weren't able to make this one!


About the Author:

Tyler Hodges, E.I.T., is a Design Engineer with Mark Thomas. He currently serves as a PE/FE Review Co-Chair and will soon serve as the President-Elect for ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum. Tyler can be contacted via email at Thodges@markthomas.com or LinkedIn.


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