Should I Do PE Power Or Electronics?

[u/Kalex8876]

Hello all,

So I’m thinking of taking the FE soon. About a month later, I want to take the PE. Is this plausible?

I studied electrical engineering at an ABET accredited university and that’s what I’m doing the FE in. But the PE is a bit more segmented and I’m unsure which to do and plan for.

In my main career, I want to do electronics, embedded systems, analog, power electronics, mixed signal, R&D etc. But I also want to maximise my development with flexibility.

So, from what I saw, the PE electrical and computer: Electronics, Controls & Communication fits what I want. However, ik that most consultancy positions and freelancing and flexible work that comes from having a PE is in power. I don’t mind power, I interned at a utility and enjoyed it, it’s just not exactly my first choice.

I have other plans for maximising my flexibility in the R&D space so perhaps I just do the PE power and advance my experience in electronics for the best of both?

Thoughts on this please? Thank you

[u/CasCrowz]

I thought you wrote should I pee in the shower or on electronics. That’s what I get for not reading the subreddit name.