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American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

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The Professional Engineering Institute of ASABE (PEI) is a not-for-profit professional and technical institution within ASABE. Founded in 1994, PEI provides a forum for engineers to understand and take action on issues affecting the vitality and continuity of the engineering profession in agricultural, food, and biological systems. PEI's central objective is to promote the economic and social well being of the general public and of the PEI membership by providing a program to expand the application of sound engineering practices. PEI strives to foster the ideals of the professional engineer and to help the public understand the diverse and unique knowledge base the profession represents. The institute seeks to demonstrate how the profession can and does advance the quality of life and general welfare. To accomplish these broad goals, PEI works closely with people who are responsible for resolving society's technical problems to ensure that those individuals recognize the value of agricultural, food, and biological systems engineering expertise and the potential for the beneficial use of that expertise.

Why Join PEI?

  1. Support and promote:
    a. The licensing process
    b. Agricultural Engineering professionals
  2. Promote becoming a licensed professional because it benefits the:
    a. Individuals by identifying a level of expertise that cannot be promoted by non-licensed individuals
    b. Society as a whole by making the agricultural engineering designation more credible
  3. Provide educational opportunities to members by:
    a. Preparing individuals to take the PE exam
    b. Providing continuing education courses
    c. Providing educational materials

How to become a PEI Member

To be eligible for membership in PEI you must be a member of ASABE and be either a licensed engineer or hold an Engineering Intern classification provided the classification has been in existence for less than 10 years.

PEI charges annual membership dues of $30. These dues are used to fund projects that are above and beyond the society's base financial support. You can join PEI on your annual dues invoice or by contacting Tina Schultz by e-mail or calling directly at 1-800-371-2723 x 7028 (US and Canada).

2011-2012 PEI Officers

Chair: Carolyn Jones
Vice Chair: Russell Persyn
Past Chair: Vacant
Secretary/Teasurer: Bill Tollner
MDC Rep: Carolyn Jones
Meetings Council Rep: Russell Persyn

PEI Bylaws

Exam Preparation Resources

Thinking about taking the Ag Eng PE exam? Your timing couldn't be better. ASABE is offering incentives for first-time candidates. Plus, we give you the tools for your success, including a free webinar series. Check out the links below, and be sure to read Jay Harmon's article on the importance of licensure.

New!! 2012 Ag Eng PE Exam Incentive for Repeat Takers
2012 Ag Eng PE Exam Incentive Program for First-Time Takers
Webinar Series Offers Ag Eng PE Exam Preparation
NCEES Ag Engineering PE Exam Specifications
FE Exam Manual
NCEES Records Program

Mentor Program for First-Time Takers of the Ag Eng PE Exam

If you're planning to take the Ag Eng PE exam and would like to be paired with a mentor who can share firsthand knowledge of what to expect, please send a message to Mark Crossley and well be happy to pair you with someone who has taken and passed the exam within the last five years. The mentoring program will be conducted electronically, and once a mentor/mentee pairing has been made, contact information (name and e-mail address) will be shared with each party.


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