Professional Engineer Exam Reviews

Planning to become a registered engineer in PA?

Engineer exam review programs are designed for the practicing engineer who plans to take the Professional Engineer Examination in order to become registered as a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

What is covered in the review sessions?

three phases of engineering covered by the examination
Development of problem-solving skills is emphasized
questions from past examinations are carefully examined

Engineering Exam Reviews that are offered:

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review, Civil
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review, Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering PE Exam Review
Civil Engineering PE Exam Review

Use the online registration link provided or contact Jo Ann Durdan at [email protected] or 570-963-2600.

Fundamentals of Engineering Reviews

Fundamentals of Engineering Review is intended to provide students with an overview of topics covered on the discipline specific portion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Passing the exam, administered eight times per year by the National Council for Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), is the first step toward Professional Engineering licensure. Since students have already taken courses that cover all of the subject areas, this course merely serves as a review of these topics in order to help the student prepare for the exam.

FE Mechanical Engineering Review (ENGR 6020)

This FE Mechanical Review course will prepare students for the Mechanical FE exam.

Dates: February 4, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (no class 3/11)
Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Delivery: Online instruction via Zoom with online component
Instructor: Tengxiang Wang
Cost: $675 (Discounts available for full-time Penn State students, alumni, veterans, and organizations/companies enrolling 3 or more.)

Contact 570-963-2600 or [email protected].

Textbook Requirement (not included): FE Reference 10.1, ISBN: 97819478-1110 is available to purchase using a digital download.

FE Civil Engineering Review (EIT 5513)

This FE Civil Engineering Review course prepares for the FE Examination. Pennsylvania requires that every engineer, with or without a college degree, must pass the FE examination as the first step toward licensure in the state. This course meets for a total of 51 hours via live video.

Dates: TBD
Times: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Delivery: Online via Zoom Classroom
Cost: $1,889
Registration information: 570-963-2600 or [email protected].

Professional Engineers Review

Mechanical Engineering PE Exam Review - Machine Design & Materials: (ENADM 7615)

This Professional Engineering Review course will cover the Machine Design & Materials Specification for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam. This course meets for a total of 24 hours via live video.

Dates: February 12, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Times: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Delivery: Online via Zoom Classroom with an online component
Instructor: Terry Speicher, P.E.
Cost: $1,100
Textbook Requirement: Students will need to purchase the textbook (a link will be provided closer to the start date of class). The textbook cost is not included in your course registration fee.

Civil PE Review Course CE 5511(48 Hours)(Transportation and Construction Disciplines)

Effective April 2024, the NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) has implemented new design specifications for the PE civil engineering exam. Moving forward, discipline specific exams will be administered in one of five specific discipline areas. This is a significant change from previous testing strategies. The new exam is designed to better assess the knowledge and skills required of civil engineers aligned with their practice in one of five civil engineering disciplines. The exam will be presented in a computer-based format, offering a more dynamic and efficient testing experience. Penn State Beaver's new course has been redesigned to align with the new exam specifications for the Transportation and Construction disciplines. This course provides a framework for aspiring civil engineers to become well-prepared and equipped with the necessary understanding and problem-solving abilities to excel in the examination and in their professional careers.

Dates: March 18, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Times: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Delivery: Online instruction via Zoom with online component
Cost: $1,889
Registration: Civil engineering PE Review Spring 2025

Mechanical Engineering PE Exam Review - Machine Design & Materials (ENADM 6902)

This Professional Engineering Review course will cover the Machine Design and Materials Specification for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam. This course meets for a total of 36 hours via live video.

Dates: TBD
Times: TBD
Delivery: Online instruction via Zoom
Cost: TBD
Registration Information: Contact us at [email protected] or 570-963-2600.

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.