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Who is in Charge of Licensing Engineers? |
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Written by The Editor
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Friday, 03 February 2006 |
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The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) prepares all the FE and PE exams for engineering licensure. The NCEES is in charge of the licensure of all engineers, regardless of the state the engineer resides in.
The General Steps for Becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer…
- Graduate from a college or university engineering program (must be ABET-accredited).
- Take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam – usually right after graduation (or you may take it right before). The FE exam is offered every April and October and lasts 8 hours. The FE exam rules may vary due to the state you are in. Most states allow individuals to take the FE exam before they gain experience.
- Get a job in engineering and gain 4 years of experience (again this can vary from state to state, but most require 4 years).
- Take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in your specialty. This is the second and last exam in the licensure process. This exam is also offered every April and October and is an 8 hour exam.
Please recognize that these steps are only a general overview of the steps required to become a professional engineer. The rules can vary from state to state. Therefore, you will need to contact your state licensing board for details on licensing in your jurisdiction.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 04 November 2006 )
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Mechanical Engineering Licensure 
