<p>This is from NCSU website (which is not my son’s school)</p>
<p>Why Become a Professional Engineer?
Being licensed as a Professional Engineer is an important distinction and can enhance your career options. Many engineering jobs require a PE license to work as an engineering consultant or senior engineer, testify as an expert witness, conduct patent work, work in public safety, or advertise to provide engineering services. Although you may never need to be registered for legal reasons, you may find that you need to be a PE to be eligible for engineering management positions.</p>
<p>On the average, PE’s make significantly more money than unlicensed engineers. Even if your first job does not require a PE license, you may need it later in your career. In today’s economic environment, it pays to be in a position to move to new jobs and compete with others who have a PE license or are on a professional engineering track. It is also highly unlikely that a job requiring a PE license will be outsourced overseas.</p>
<p>[Professional</a> Engineer Licensure](<a href=“http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/undergrad/profengr/]Professional”>Professional Engineer Licensure | College of Engineering)</p>