PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for PE licensure with ABET-accredited engineering degree requiring 8 years combined education and experience, with up to 5 years credit for degree; Pathway for applicants without engineering degree relying on 8 years of engineering experience and education
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
FE
PE
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Education and Experience Requirements
ABET-accredited degree provides up to 5 years credit toward 8-year requirement, leaving 3 years of practical experience needed
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(A)(1) and (C)(1)
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Each year of study satisfactorily completed in an engineering school approved by the board is equivalent to one year of active engagement up to a maximum of five years
95% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
3.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(A)(1), (C)(1), and (D)
|
8 years total required minus 5 years for ABET degree = 3 years experience. Must be under direct supervision of registered PE, except up to 1 year may be under other registered professional
95% confidence
|
Examination Requirements
Two-tier examination system: FE (in-training) and PE (professional) examinations
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(A)(2) and § 32-101(12)
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination (national in-training examination)
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(A)(2)
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination in specific branch of engineering
98% confidence
|
Education and Experience Requirements
Full 8 years of active engagement through experience and education meeting board standards
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(A)(1), § 32-101(12)(a), and § 32-122.01(D)
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Four years or more of education or experience, or both, in engineering work that meets board standards. Must total 8 years under direct supervision of registered PE
92% confidence
|
Examination Requirements
Must pass both in-training and professional examinations
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(A)(2) and § 32-101(12)
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(A)(2)
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination
98% confidence
|