Even though a college degree is a necessity for a career in engineering, there are several other certifications that can also help you advance in your career. These engineering certifications help you stand out amongst the competition and can be advantageous when seeking out promotions. Below is a list of engineering certifications broken down by engineering focus.
Electrical Engineering Certifications:
- Key Accountant Certification Program – Cost of certification: $2,450
- Certified electronic inspector – Cost of certification: $600
- Electromagnetic compatibility design engineer – Cost of certification: $220
- Certified reliability engineer – Cost of certification: $498
Environmental Engineering Certifications:
- Certified dangerous goods professional – Cost of certification: $360
- Board certified environmental engineer – Cost of certification: $175
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) – Cost of certification: Exam Fee $225
Mechanical Engineering Certifications:
- Professional Engineering License – Cost of certification: Exam fee ~$350 App fee $50-$377 (Cost varies from state to state)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) – Cost of certification: Exam Fee $225
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional – Cost of certification: $250 -$470
- Associate System Engineering Professional – Cost of certification: $200
- Certifications in engineering graphics – Cost of certification: $50 per exam
- Certified Technology Manager (CTM / CSTM) – Cost of certification: $150
- Quality Engineer certification (CQE) – Cost of certification: $498
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician – Cost of certification: $195 -$300
- ISA Certified Automotive Professional – Cost of certification: $347
- IAPMO Mechanical Inspector (Medical Gas Installer 6010, Medical Gas Inspector 6020, Medical Gas Verifier 6030, Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel 6040, Medical Gas Instructor 6050, Braze Processes, STAR HVACR Mastery, STAR Plumbing Mastery, STAR Fire Sprinklerfitting Mastery, STAR Steamfitting-Pipefitting Mastery, Title 24 Registry) – Cost of certification: $50 – $250
- Certified Manufacturing Engineering – Cost of certification: 195
- Solar Heating Installer Certification – Cost of certification: $125 – $375
- Certified Reliability Engineer – Cost of certification: $498
- High-Performance Building Design – Cost of certification: $395 -$545
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional – Technologist – Cost of certification: $500 – $599
- Test and Balance Engineer
These are just a few of the electrical engineering certifications that can be obtained to help you advance in your career. For more certifications, you can check out our full list of certifications broken down by industry.
