How
does one become a Plant Engineer ?
What
are the requirements for plant engineers? Many current plant engineers are technicians and hold AA degrees or
have technical military backgrounds. However most applicants in today’s
marketplace will need a BS degree in engineering of varying disciplines.
Different industries have preferences for the specific disciplines they require
depending on whether they are a manufacturer, healthcare facility, chemical
process or electrical power generation plant.
What
is the outlook for plant engineers? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts plant engineering
positions will grow by 5% between 2012 and 2022. This is substantiated as about
half of their plant engineering readership are over the age of 55 and their
retirement will create a major void in the workforce according to recent
research conducted by Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine. The void will
likely be filled due to more hiring and mentoring of technical personnel.
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What
is a certified plant engineer? A
CPE is a credential earned through the Association of Facilities Engineering
for candidates who possess a combination of work experience and education that
take and successfully pass an eight hour multiple choice exam. A CPE is not a mandatory requirement for
plant engineers but it demonstrates competency to perspective employers and may
help achieve advancement with existing employers. Core competencies in the CPE
program include: electrical, mechanical, environmental and civil engineering,
heating, ventilation and air conditioning, controls, management, economics,
maintenance, energy and OSHA regulations.
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