Mississippi SE1 as PE 1

[JerUno]

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I took the SE1 back in 2007 (prior to the 2011 format change), for my initial licensure as a PE in Pennsylvania which is all that I have ever needed for the states where I practice.
However, I recently applied for comity in Mississippi to help out my firm, and MS replied that they don't accept SE1 as a PE. At first I thought they were confusing the SE1 for only half of the 16 hour, but they have replied that there is no exceptions.
Similar to the closed thread referenced below, has anyone had any luck with MS with the SE1 exam?
thread507-432772

I have long regretted not taking the SE2, but my old firm didn't encourage or reimburse for it.
Since then, I debated just taking the 16 hour SE, and now the new 4 part exam, but the benefit just isn't there to justify the cost or time for me personally.
I do encourage all my recent EITs to take the SE, but with no luck because they all just take the civil structural.

Any insight would be appreciated!!!

 

[WARose]

I've heard that about Mississippi. I saw this coming for quite a while.....I remember prior to the "new" structural test, there were some states that were not recognizing the SE I as a sole qualification for licensure. Here in South Carolina, I got my original/first license based on passing the SE I.

All this stuff is why I went ahead (during the down time of the Great Recession in 2009) and passed the SE II while it was available. Most states recognize that (the SE I & II) as meeting their 16 hr structural test requirement.

And the best part: I got the SE II (IIRC) on the first try.....the SE I was a different story. Many, many attempts on that. The pass rate was horrendous....when I passed it, I think the pass rate for repeat takers was 8%. And I found that out before the results. (Funny thing is: I stopped checking on my state's PE web site after that.....because I knew I couldn't be part of that 8%.....so that was a pleasant surprise.)

 

[JerUno]

Thanks for the quick reply WARose!
Yes, I'm licensed in SC as well, and almost took the SEII in 2009-2010, but my firm was on reduced pay/hours. Hindsight, i should have taken it because of the reduced hours.
I actually put a ticket in with NCEES, and they replied quickly that this is just MS's way, and that NCEES has given them all the documentation, and it's their perogitve.

Still curious if anyone has received reciprocity prior to 2011.
thanks again!

 

[WARose]

You are welcome....by the way, I forgot to comment on this......

I have long regretted not taking the SE2, but my old firm didn't encourage or reimburse for it.

Let that be a lesson for everyone. The companies I have worked for didn't reimburse for it either. But I did it anyway for my own best interest(s). Always do that....people change companies like crazy in this business.....but credentials stay with you.

 

[lexpatrie]

Yeah I got the 16-hour and before that a Civil, because I didn't know (for one) that Structural I was a thing, but anyway, not to bend the topic, but I wouldn't recommend "all" grads pursue the 16-hour SE. Sure, credentials travel with you, but there's such a spirit of "I'll pay for it if you won't" when it comes to professional development at a lot of companies, I just don't get it. And future employees (should you be so lucky to get applicants after they browse glass door) won't appreciate it either. As far as I know, doctors don't bring their own surgical instruments from home.....