United States · Licensing & Skills

Engineering licensure (PE)

Licensure for professional engineers regulated by individual State Licensing Boards via NCEES credential evaluation, the FE exam, and the PE exam.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Engineers seeking the Professional Engineer (PE) license to seal and approve US engineering projects.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Engineering degree evaluated by NCEES Credentials Evaluations as comparable to an ABET-accredited degree
  • Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination to become an Engineer Intern (EI/EIT)
  • At least 4 years of acceptable engineering work experience under a licensed PE
  • Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit NCEES credential evaluation
  2. Pass FE exam
  3. Accumulate verified qualifying work experience
  4. Pass PE exam and apply to State Board for PE license
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • NCEES credential evaluation, exam verification, detailed experience records signed by PE supervisors
Good to know

What to keep in mind

A PE license is essential for consulting engineers, public infrastructure, and signing building plans.

Official source: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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