r/pe_exam
Reviews and resources to help prepare for the Professional Engineering Exam (PE). Feel free to discuss how you are preparing, and what…
How to think about r/pe_exam
The community focuses on providing resources, reviews, and support for individuals preparing for the Professional Engineering Exam (PE). Members share study strategies, discuss exam content, and exchange materials such as quizzes and glossaries. The distinct feature of this community is its collaborative environment where aspiring engineers can seek advice and encouragement from peers who are also preparing for licensure.
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Audience
Participants are primarily engineering professionals and students, often in their late 20s to 40s, who are preparing for the PE exam. The vibe is supportive and goal-oriented, with members keen on sharing their experiences and resources. They care deeply about effective study techniques and understanding exam requirements, fostering a community of mutual assistance and motivation.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes detailed study guides, personal success stories, and specific resource recommendations. Posts that overcomplicate topics or lack clarity may receive downvotes. The community values concise and informative contributions, with a steady posting cadence as members prepare for exam dates, often ramping up activity around exam periods.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are typically resistant to overt promotion or advertising. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable resources, study tips, or hosting Q&A sessions can be effective. Brands that provide free tools or helpful content related to exam preparation may find a receptive audience, but should avoid any sales pitches or self-serving posts to maintain credibility.
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What r/pe_exam talks about
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Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Slay_the_PE
- u/[deleted]
- u/QuitJolly
- u/bigb0ned
- u/Ice-Ice-B4by
- u/Able_Consequence4693
- u/Old_Exchange5075
- u/No-Platypus6621
- u/THE_Dr_Barber
- u/INpersuitofPE
- u/billy0228
- u/AdAcrobatic2681
- u/PrizeInterest4314
- u/Smart_Defi_Investor
- u/nezar1993
- u/Drew1549
- u/nobuouematsu1
- u/PE_EssentialGuides
- u/Dense_Technician9624
- u/Dull_Needleworker600
- u/MargoMargo86
- u/Citizen_1038
- u/OS_728
- u/Bml15151
- u/FreshTrouble2139
- u/TinashetheArtist
- u/slimeymans
- u/Latter_Sandwich4069
- u/ElFello93
- u/ArachnidHoliday6468
- u/Jgb033
- u/Maximum-Kiwi-6488
- u/engininja19
- u/eagles19121
- u/scastro02
- u/Responsible-Kiwi4103
- u/Dramatic-Ad-639
- u/BlindBanditt
- u/Beautiful__engineer
- u/Annual_Rain3859
- u/Hooz6
- u/ryanrodgerz
- u/MindFuktd
- u/SnooCompliments4883
- u/Medium_Actuator6829
- u/GatorFan1213
- u/confusedindiv
- u/carleyhiggins
- u/Bombergen
- u/AgencyImportant9729
- u/NotYourAverageJoe99
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- u/Legitimate_Hippo740
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- u/PlavaOwl
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- u/Cautious-Count4904
- u/Kittyboo296
- u/One_Construction435
- u/goodietooshoes26
- u/HandleThen1197
- u/QueenOfTheCorns
- u/mrjsmith82
- u/Frostbite617
- u/PECivil
- u/civilpeguy
- u/Born-Significance671
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- u/Substantial_Hippo564
- u/AdventurousEar8714
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- u/gothpapi
- u/xrenus3
- u/Mission_Wall_1074
- u/aknomnoms
- u/Dirty_Beef
By votes
- u/Slay_the_PE
- u/[deleted]
- u/ZEnterprises
- u/mac-sauce
- u/HandleThen1197
- u/THE_Dr_Barber
- u/PrizeInterest4314
- u/INpersuitofPE
- u/Old_Exchange5075
- u/ImaginaryMotor5510
- u/QueenOfTheCorns
- u/okk_donjames
- u/elspikeo91
- u/shesalr1ght
- u/martianh123
- u/Best_Pineapple1705
- u/mrjsmith82
- u/engininja19
- u/billy0228
- u/civilpeguy
- u/AdventurousEar8714
- u/awhiteley
- u/BounceBros21
- u/MargoMargo86
- u/Able_Consequence4693
- u/Frostbite617
- u/MMM-potatoes
- u/BerserkerX
- u/StormyWeather15
- u/PECivil
- u/Terrible_Window_2497
- u/ElApolloLoco
- u/rhartley23
- u/Mark-Leyner
- u/Born-Significance671
- u/scastro02
- u/lizpour71
- u/the_ultimateWanker
- u/Substantial_Hippo564
- u/Jw21345
- u/dzr2017
- u/MyNaymeIsOzymandias
- u/Due-Yam-7146
- u/charles12362
- u/KulusevskiGoat
- u/amorales301
- u/Electrical_Noise4028
- u/QuitJolly
- u/Citizen_1038
- u/GeezNY
- u/ooopurpleshiny
- u/eagles19121
- u/Smart_Defi_Investor
- u/Own_Refrigerator_902
- u/mai448
- u/BlindBanditt
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- u/SherbetRemarkable250
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- u/No-Platypus6621
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- u/schmidthead9
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- u/not_me_you_tube
- u/Emergency-Lab-8305
- u/cosmic_nobody
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- u/Junior-Tangerine178
- u/KG_PE
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Top commenters
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- u/[deleted]
- u/PrizeInterest4314
- u/Mission_Wall_1074
- u/Quick_Ad_8841
- u/ChefTech1996
- u/Academic_15
- u/SnooCompliments4883
- u/Drew1549
- u/M786s
- u/siddhajoshi
- u/Apprehensive-Ask7168
- u/Dry_Ad8427
- u/columncommander
- u/mrjsmith82
- u/tsu20
- u/kali4nyan
- u/Upset_Parsley_2948
- u/Ok_Journalist_923
- u/anirdast
- u/jouney2
- u/bigb0ned
- u/Emergency-Lab-8305
- u/chesapeake143
- u/NASBE
- u/Annual_Rain3859
- u/Top-Fix9548
- u/green1119
- u/CaliHeatx
- u/MissionObjective2635
- u/Rich_Ad8913
- u/Engineerfuture
- u/Upper-Doubt1025
- u/not_me_you_tube
- u/schmidthead9
- u/SeaUnderstanding4984
- u/samir5
- u/civilpeguy
- u/OutrageousFrosting93
- u/No-Statistician1782
- u/THE_Dr_Barber
- u/haleememe
- u/Phase_Embarrassed
- u/One_Bat_2086
- u/Vast-Button464
- u/USMNT_superfan
- u/FEGUY7295
- u/pghjason
- u/smpotter12
- u/No-Platypus6621
- u/chairmanbrett
- u/Aromatic-Ad3922
- u/Lopsided_Loquat_9153
- u/illumiflo
- u/TinashetheArtist
- u/No-Decision-5803
- u/SyllabubFar3186
- u/ciaradoyle
- u/Main_Creator
- u/Affectionate_Half615
- u/v2Liquid
- u/Examineering
- u/c-lion43
- u/new_grad_who_this
- u/Forward-String-9590
- u/ThomasOfTexas
- u/Moonflower369
- u/Big_Papa_Bear_
- u/rawna1gmail
- u/Familiar-Diamond-903
- u/BlindBanditt
- u/archiveandonion
- u/Ih8stoodentL0anz
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- u/DarkLordV
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- u/rhartley23
- u/ralobaidi
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- u/Extreme_Donut_5469
- u/Bml15151
- u/Dull_Needleworker600
- u/Substantial_Hippo564
By votes
- u/CivilMaze19
- u/[deleted]
- u/Familiar-Diamond-903
- u/Examineering
- u/TheBeardedMann
- u/PEsommelier
- u/green1119
- u/lafleur818
- u/Substantial_Hippo564
- u/Drew1549
- u/PrizeInterest4314
- u/civilpeguy
- u/Apprehensive-Ask7168
- u/Dull_Needleworker600
- u/wizgset27
- u/Able_Consequence4693
- u/Mission_Wall_1074
- u/rhartley23
- u/Baloogawhale22
- u/fireandice098
- u/xj1395
- u/SpicyCrayShizz
- u/LiminalHotdog
- u/Former-Commission-29
- u/RugWhobyRedE
- u/SCEngineer
- u/BlindBanditt
- u/No-Statistician1782
- u/Yousif990
- u/Quick_Ad_8841
- u/phartytease
- u/Academic_15
- u/jouney2
- u/jhoney004
- u/Comprehensive-Boss22
- u/SnooCompliments4883
- u/illumiflo
- u/OutsideTheKern
- u/Glittering_South6780
- u/DarkLordV
- u/SeaUnderstanding4984
- u/zachlaird4
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- u/M786s
- u/koookiekrisp
- u/Disastrous-Pin-3985
- u/jphiliple64
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- u/chesapeake143
- u/CompetitiveAd469
- u/CaliHeatx
- u/robotali3n
- u/DopeMonkey92
- u/pottttatttto
- u/projectwise5
- u/Personal-Category-25
- u/Phase_Embarrassed
- u/No-Platypus6621
- u/Dry_Ad8427
- u/AdventurousEar8714
- u/InvestigatorLeft6429
- u/Frequent-Detail3634
- u/samir5
- u/THE_Dr_Barber
- u/JoseArcadi0
- u/smpotter12
- u/TinashetheArtist
- u/GatorFan1213
- u/ChefTech1996
- u/Luisc63
- u/Citizen_1038
- u/schmidthead9
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- u/Frostbite617
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- u/columncommander
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- u/Big_Papa_Bear_
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- u/MargoMargo86
- u/Musaee1
- u/AlocasiaChasingYa
- u/Engineerfuture
- u/mrjsmith82
- u/archiveandonion
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FAQ
r/pe_exam — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/pe_exam have?
r/pe_exam has approximately 30,762 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/pe_exam created?
r/pe_exam was created on June 9, 2015 (11 years ago).
What is r/pe_exam about?
The community focuses on providing resources, reviews, and support for individuals preparing for the Professional Engineering Exam (PE). Members share study strategies, discuss exam content, and exchange materials such as quizzes and glossaries. The distinct feature of this community is its collaborative environment where aspiring engineers can seek advice and encouragement …
What subreddits are similar to r/pe_exam?
Communities similar to r/pe_exam include r/fe_exam, r/civilengineering, r/structuralengineering, r/mepengineering, r/geotech.
Who are the most active posters on r/pe_exam?
The most frequent posters on r/pe_exam include u/Slay_the_PE, u/[deleted], u/QuitJolly.
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