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Key Facts: PE Electrical Exam
80
Exam Questions
NCEES
8 hrs
Test Time
NCEES
57%
Power Pass Rate
NCEES 2024
$400
Exam Fee
NCEES
3
Main Topics
NCEES
9 hrs
Total Appointment
NCEES
The PE Electrical exam has first-time pass rates of approximately 57% for the Power track and 65% for the Electronics/Controls track. The 80-question computer-based exam allows 9 hours total (including tutorial and break). The exam uses the NCEES PE Electrical Reference Handbook. The Power track is the most common and covers circuit analysis, power systems, rotating machines, protection, and power electronics. Strong preparation in circuit analysis, power systems fundamentals, and protection systems is essential.
About the PE Electrical Exam
The NCEES PE Electrical exam is an 80-question computer-based test designed for engineers with a minimum of four years of post-college work experience. The Power exam track covers Power Systems Analysis (45%), Electronics & Controls (30%), and Computer Engineering (25%). Key topics include circuit analysis, three-phase power, transformers, motors and generators, power electronics, transmission and distribution systems, protective relaying, grounding, power quality, control systems, digital logic, and microprocessors. The exam emphasizes practical application of electrical engineering principles.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
8 hours
Passing Score
Approximately 70% (scaled)
Exam Fee
$400 (NCEES (Pearson VUE))
PE Electrical Exam Content Outline
Power Systems Analysis
Circuit analysis, three-phase power, transformers, per unit system, load flow, fault analysis, transmission lines, voltage regulation, power factor correction
Electronics & Controls
Power electronics, rectifiers, inverters, DC-DC converters, motor drives, control systems, PID controllers, transfer functions, stability analysis
Computer Engineering
Digital logic, Boolean algebra, combinational/sequential circuits, microprocessors, memory systems, data acquisition, communication systems
How to Pass the PE Electrical Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Approximately 70% (scaled)
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 8 hours
- Exam fee: $400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PE Electrical exam pass rate?
First-time taker pass rates vary by exam track: Power exam approximately 57%, Electronics/Controls/Communications approximately 65%, and Computer Engineering approximately 62% (NCEES 2024 data). The Power track has the lowest pass rate but is the most commonly taken. Repeat takers have significantly lower pass rates of approximately 30-40%.
How hard is the PE Electrical exam?
The PE Electrical exam is considered challenging, particularly the Power track which has a 57% pass rate. The exam tests both theoretical knowledge and practical engineering application. Most successful candidates study 250-350 hours over 3-6 months. The Power track requires strong fundamentals in circuit analysis, power systems, and protection. Many candidates take review courses specifically focused on the Power exam.
What are the PE Electrical exam requirements?
To take the PE Electrical exam, you need: (1) a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, (2) passing the FE exam, (3) typically 4 years of progressive electrical engineering experience (varies by state), and (4) state board approval. Some states have additional requirements like references. The experience should be under a licensed PE and demonstrate increasing responsibility.
Which PE Electrical exam track should I choose?
Most candidates choose the Power track as it aligns with utility and industrial power systems work. Choose the Electronics/Controls track if you work in electronics design, control systems, or manufacturing. Choose Computer Engineering if you work in digital design, embedded systems, or computer hardware. Select the track that matches your professional experience for the best preparation.
What references are provided during the exam?
NCEES provides the PE Electrical Reference Handbook as a searchable PDF during the exam. You cannot bring personal reference materials. The handbook includes formulas, tables, and reference data. It's critical to familiarize yourself with the electronic handbook format before exam day. The NCEES website offers a free PDF version for study purposes.
What topics are most heavily tested on the PE Electrical Power exam?
The most heavily tested topics are Circuit Analysis, Three-Phase Power, Transformers, Motors/Generators, and Power System Protection. Expect questions on load flow, fault calculations, per unit system, protective relaying, grounding, and power quality. The exam balances theoretical calculations with practical power system design and analysis.