Arkansas Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers & Professional Surveyors

PE ABET-Accredited Pathway Aligned Professional Engineer ABET BS FE, PE 4.0 yrs 5 refs 5

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EDUCATION	degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering accreditation: EAC/ABET\|EQUIVALENT years_required: 4	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(1)(A)	Graduate degree in engineering may substitute for up to 2 years of experience per § 285-303(a)(3). Four years must elapse after completing the EAC/ABET degree. 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Engineering years_required: 4.0 progressive: True under_pe_ps_supervision: True	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(1)(A)	Graduate degrees may substitute up to 2 years per § 285-303(a)(3). Experience under direct supervision of PE per § 285-501(f). Experience begins after graduation per § 285-501(g). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FE	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(4)	May be waived for individuals with ABET-accredited degree and earned doctorate in engineering per § 285-303(a)(7). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PE	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(5)	NCEES PE examination; will not be waived per § 285-303(a)(7)(C). 90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(2)	5 references, 3 of which must be PEs with personal knowledge of applicant's engineering experience. Preferably include both present and past supervisors. 90% confidence

PE Comity/Reciprocity Pathway Stricter Professional Engineer ABET BS FE, PE 4.0 yrs 5 refs 7

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COMITY	accepts_council_record: True requires_fe_for_comity: True	17 CAR § 285-303(b)(1)(A)(i)	License must be substantially similar per § 285-303(b)(1)(A)(ii). No revocation for bad faith or violation of law/rule/ethics per § 285-303(b)(1)(A)(iii-iv). Board may accept NCEES record per § 285-401(4). 90% confidence
ETHICS	—	17 CAR § 285-303(b)(1)(A)(i)	Inferred from ethics signal in clause context. 90% confidence
EDUCATION	degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering accreditation: EAC/ABET\|EQUIVALENT years_required: 4	17 CAR § 285-303(b)(1)(A)(ii)	Whichever is least restrictive: (a) EAC/ABET 4-year degree or equivalent, or (b) AR requirements in effect at time of initial licensure in another state. 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FE requires_fe_for_comity: True	17 CAR § 285-303(b)(2)(B)(ii)	Waived for individuals with 15+ years licensed practice or ABET degree + earned doctorate in engineering. 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PE	17 CAR § 285-303(b)(2)(C)(i)	Must have passed NCEES PE examination. 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Engineering years_required: 4.0	17 CAR § 285-303(b)(2)(C)(ii)	AR accepts experience accepted by another state where applicant holds substantially similar PE license in good standing. 90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-303(b)(2)(B)(i)	5 references, 3 of which must be PEs with personal knowledge of applicant's engineering experience. Preferably include both present and past supervisors. 90% confidence

PE Engineering Technology Pathway Different Professional Engineer ABET BS FE, PE 4.0 yrs 5 refs 5

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EDUCATION	degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering or Engineering Technology accreditation: EAC/ABET years_required: 4	17 CAR § 285-301(b)(2)	(A) Non-EAC/ABET undergrad engineering or engineering technology degree plus graduate engineering degree from institution with ABET-accredited undergrad in same discipline; or (B) nonaccredited degree(s) with transcripts evaluated and found acceptable by Board-approved organization such as NCEES, or deficiencies made up with courses from EAC/ABET program. 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Engineering years_required: 4.0 progressive: True under_pe_ps_supervision: True	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(1)(A)	Graduate degrees may substitute up to 2 years per § 285-303(a)(3). Experience under direct supervision of PE per § 285-501(f). Experience begins after graduation per § 285-501(g). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FE	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(4)	May be waived for individuals with ABET-accredited degree and earned doctorate in engineering per § 285-303(a)(7). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PE	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(5)	NCEES PE examination; will not be waived per § 285-303(a)(7)(C). 90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(2)	5 references, 3 of which must be PEs with personal knowledge of applicant's engineering experience. Preferably include both present and past supervisors. 90% confidence

PE Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway Aligned Professional Engineer ABET BS FE, PE 4.0 yrs 5 refs 5

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EDUCATION	degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering or Engineering Technology accreditation: EAC/ABET years_required: 4	17 CAR § 285-301(b)(2)	(A) Non-EAC/ABET undergrad engineering or engineering technology degree plus graduate engineering degree from institution with ABET-accredited undergrad in same discipline; or (B) nonaccredited degree(s) with transcripts evaluated and found acceptable by Board-approved organization such as NCEES, or deficiencies made up with courses from EAC/ABET program. 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Engineering years_required: 4.0 progressive: True under_pe_ps_supervision: True	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(1)(A)	Under direct supervision of PE per § 285-501(f). Experience begins after graduation per § 285-501(g). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FE	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(4)	90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PE	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(5)	NCEES PE examination; will not be waived per § 285-303(a)(7)(C). 90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-303(a)(2)	5 references, 3 of which must be PEs with personal knowledge of applicant's engineering experience. 90% confidence

PS Comity/Reciprocity Pathway Stricter Professional Surveyor UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED FS, PS, Law 3.0 yrs 5 refs 8

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COMITY	accepts_council_record: True requires_fe_for_comity: True	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(1)(A)(i)	No revocation for bad faith or violation of law/rule/ethics per § 285-305(b)(1)(A)(iii-iv). Board may accept NCEES record per § 285-401(4). 90% confidence
ETHICS	—	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(1)(A)(i)	Inferred from ethics signal in clause context. 90% confidence
EDUCATION	discipline: Surveying degree_level: UNSPECIFIED accreditation: UNSPECIFIED	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(1)(A)(ii)	Whichever is least restrictive: (a) BS in surveying/geomatics from ABET/Board-approved program; (b) AS/AAS in surveying from Board-approved program; (c) baccalaureate + 30 hrs surveying courses; or (d) AR requirements at time of initial licensure in another state. 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FS requires_fe_for_comity: True	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(2)(C)(ii)	Waived for individuals with at least 15 years licensed practice. 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PS	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(2)(D)(i)	Must have passed NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying examination. 90% confidence
LAW_EXAM	exam: Arkansas State Surveying Exam jurisdiction_specific: True	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(2)(D)(ii)	90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Surveying years_required: 3.0	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(2)(D)(iii)	3 years with bachelor's degree or 6 years with associate's degree. AR accepts experience accepted by another state where applicant holds substantially similar PS license. 90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-305(b)(2)(C)(i)	5 references, 3 of which must be PSs with personal knowledge of applicant's surveying experience. Preferably include both present and past supervisors. 90% confidence

PS Non-Accredited Evaluation Pathway Different Professional Surveyor BOARD_APPROVED ASSOCIATE FS, PS, Law 6.0 yrs 5 refs 6

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EDUCATION	degree_level: ASSOCIATE discipline: Surveying or Surveying Technology accreditation: BOARD_APPROVED years_required: 2	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(1)(A)(ii)	90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Surveying years_required: 6.0 under_pe_ps_supervision: True	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(1)(B)(i)	Must include 2 years field duties and 2 years office duties per § 285-305(a)(1)(B)(iii). Experience under PS supervision per § 285-501(f). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FS	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(3)	90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PS	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(4)	90% confidence
LAW_EXAM	exam: Arkansas State Surveying Exam jurisdiction_specific: True	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(5)	90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(2)	5 references, 3 must be PSs. 90% confidence

PS Related Degree + Coursework Pathway Looser Professional Surveyor UNSPECIFIED BS FS, PS, Law 3.0 yrs 5 refs 6

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EDUCATION	degree_level: BS discipline: Any with 30 hours surveying coursework years_required: 4 accreditation: UNSPECIFIED	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(1)(A)(iii)	Must include courses emphasizing US PLSS aspects/principles and law/professionalism in geomatics or surveying. 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Surveying years_required: 3.0 under_pe_ps_supervision: True	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(1)(B)(i)	Same field/office requirements as § 285-305(a)(1)(B)(ii). Experience under PS supervision per § 285-501(f). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FS	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(3)	90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PS	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(4)	90% confidence
LAW_EXAM	exam: Arkansas State Surveying Exam jurisdiction_specific: True	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(5)	90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(2)	5 references, 3 must be PSs. 90% confidence

PS Surveying Degree Pathway Looser Professional Surveyor ABET BS FS, PS, Law 3.0 yrs 5 refs 6

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EDUCATION	degree_level: BS discipline: Surveying/Geomatics accreditation: BOARD_APPROVED\|EAC/ABET years_required: 4	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(1)(A)(i)	90% confidence
EXPERIENCE	discipline: Surveying years_required: 3.0 under_pe_ps_supervision: True	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(1)(B)(i)	Must include 1 year field duties (boundary surveys in PLSS) and 1 year office duties per § 285-305(a)(1)(B)(ii). Experience under PS supervision per § 285-501(f). Experience begins after graduation per § 285-501(g). 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: FS	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(3)	NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying examination. 90% confidence
EXAM	exam: PS	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(4)	NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying examination. 90% confidence
LAW_EXAM	exam: Arkansas State Surveying Exam jurisdiction_specific: True	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(5)	90% confidence
REFERENCES	count: 5	17 CAR § 285-305(a)(2)	5 references, 3 of which must be PSs with personal knowledge of applicant's surveying experience. Should include both present and past supervisors. 90% confidence