How to become a boiler engineer

Boiler operators are a key part of keeping larger buildings and structures safe and functioning properly, which is why many states require you to hold a boiler license before operating these machines.
Follow these steps to successfully obtain a boiler license:

To earn your license as a high-pressure boiler operating engineer, you must pass both a written and practical exam.
When applying for the written test, select the option indicating yourself as a high-pressure boiler operating engineer candidate.
You'll then need to pay a $525 fee to take the exam.

Those who work in facilities that operate around the clock often work evenings and weekends.
Shift work also is common.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators need at least a high school diploma or equivalent and are trained either on the job or through an apprenticeship program.

The median annual wage for stationary engineers and boiler operators was $67,120 in May 2022.
Employment of stationary engineers and boiler operators is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.