The vast majority of PE candidates are within the first 10 years of their career when they pursue professional licensure. My personal experience puts me in this majority, having obtained my PE license in 2014, 6 years after completing my undergraduate engineering degree. However, there is a smaller cohort of PE candidates that have been in their careers for a decade or more and are only now seeking to obtain their PE. Having served as a guide to both groups, I’d like to share the following success factors that are unique to more experienced engineers.