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PE Exam Eligibility Requirements for Each State
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The Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam (PE Exam) is administered by NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying), a national organization tasked with regulating the testing of engineers and surveyors. The PE exam is a standardized test administered nationally. The state boards determine PE exam eligibility requirements and, as you can imagine, they vary among each state.
Typically, you’ll need at least the following:
- Meet the education requirement. Some states are stricter than others for which types of degrees are eligible for licensure.
- Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
- Meet minimum experience requirement under the direct supervision of a licensed PE (usually 4 years) for those with an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Submit Experience Record (ER) signed by your references.
- Submit application paperwork to your state board.
- Pass state-specific ethics exam or rules exam.
Some states have decoupled the PE exam from the experience requirement. This means you are able to sit for the PE exam before you have met the full experience requirement and submitted an application to your state board (you will still have to meet the experience requirement before you are able to be licensed though).
This is a general overview. Each state has different eligibility requirements so be sure to check with your state board and make sure you are following their process!
1: Links to Each State Board’s Eligibility Requirements
I’ve compiled a list of links to each state board for your convenience. Make sure you look through your state board’s website to ensure that you are following their process.
Commonwealths and Territories:
2: Final Thoughts
It’s imperative that you understand the PE exam eligibility requirements of your state board. They are the ultimate authority on the requirements in your state. Take the time to fully understand their rules before you apply.
Once you have determined that you’re eligible, the next step is to write your Experience Record.
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