PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2025-04-07
BASELINE MAPPING
az_pe_non_abet
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for applicants with non-ABET engineering education requiring board evaluation and 8 years combined education/experience
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE PE
Experience
3.0 years
Professional practice
Education and Experience Requirements
Four years or more of education or experience meeting board standards, with up to 5 years credit for approved engineering curriculum toward 8-year total requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: engineering
board_approved: True
accreditation: OTHER
Required
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors
§ 32-101(12)(a) and § 32-122.01(C)(1)
Four years or more of education in engineering work that meets standards specified by the board in its rules. Each year approved counts toward maximum 5 years credit
90% 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) and (D)
Remaining years after education credit applied to reach 8-year total. Must be under direct supervision of registered PE
90% confidence
Examination Requirements
Same two-tier examination system as ABET pathway
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