Dreams are our most powerful motivators, and I contend that engineering is the profession of dreams. The standards set to become a licensed professional engineer are high, as they should be, and as they have been for over a hundred years. Passing the PE exam, along with other educational and experience credentials, are the standards by which every state in the Union certifies engineers to practice legally in that state.
Being able to legally approve work is the fundamental reason engineers put in the serious effort required to become a PE, but I believe the future holds a much greater motivation within the practice of engineering. I believe the dreams of engineers will be realized by coming together with other engineers, of all disciplines, to work on projects they feel passionate about. Not in traditional brick and mortar corporate entities, but as independent engineers with entrepreneurial and business skills forming alliances, each alliance directed at a single project. However, none of that can happen unless the members of those alliances are licensed.
Now more than ever, engineers want their work to matter; they deeply care about the human condition, and they certainly want to be innovative, to be leaders in their particular area of expertise. They want to make a difference, and in greater numbers, many engineers are ready to break out of the current corporate boundaries and go their own way. For those wanting to strike out on their own, being a PE is mandatory. So to all those professional engineers out there or those wanting to become a professional engineer, I say, “What’s your dream?” – Dr. Tom
Dreams are our most powerful motivators, and I believe engineering is the profession of dreams. The rigorous standards set to become a licensed professional engineer are both necessary and have been upheld for over a century. Passing the PE exam, along with meeting other educational and experience requirements, is the criteria by which every state in the U.S. certifies engineers to practice legally.
The primary reason engineers strive to become licensed PEs is to have the authority to legally approve work. However, I foresee an even greater motivation in the future of engineering. I believe the dreams of engineers will be realized by collaborating with others across various disciplines on projects they are passionate about. This won’t happen within traditional corporate structures but rather as independent engineers with entrepreneurial and business acumen, forming alliances focused on specific projects. Yet, this vision can only become a reality if the engineers in these alliances are licensed.
Today, more than ever, engineers want their work to make a meaningful impact. They care deeply about improving the human condition and aspire to be innovators and leaders in their fields. Many are ready to step beyond the confines of traditional corporate roles and pursue their own paths. For those considering this journey, becoming a licensed PE is essential. So, to all professional engineers and those aspiring to be, I ask, “What’s your dream?” – Dr. Tom
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