OLA is a strong proponent of continuing education and training—and the National Society of Professional Engineers agrees! Here is NSPE’s five reasons to get your Professional Engineer (PE) license. [1] Career Development: it shows commitment to the profession and demonstrates heightened leadership and management skills. [2] Authority: only PEs can sign and seal engineering drawings. [3] Compensation: studies have shown that most PEs earn higher pay throughout their business careers. [4] Flexibility: having a PE license opens up your career options; you can become a specialist or establish your own business. [5] Prestige: PEs are respected by the public and are seen in the same light as licensed professionals in other fields.
