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1. Pursue a degree in electrical engineering.
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2. Apply for an electrical engineering internship.
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3. Start the professional engineer licensing process.

4. Prepare for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam.

5. Take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam.


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1 Pursue a degree in electrical engineering.


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5 Take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam.
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