PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for PE licensure with non-approved engineering curriculum or related science degree. Board provides partial experience credit based on demonstrated education level. Additional experience required beyond education credit.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
LAW
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
References
minimum
References
Education Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering or related science
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 6753(b)
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Graduation with engineering degree from non-approved engineering curriculum OR graduation with degree in related science curriculum. Board may give credit up to maximum of two years based on demonstrated education level and extent it approaches criteria for approved engineering curricula.
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 6755(a)
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NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required unless applicant qualifies for FE waiver under Section 438(a).
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 6755(a)
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NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in the desired discipline.
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
passing_score:
70
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
California Laws and Professional Practice exam requirement
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California Laws and Professional Practice exam covering the Professional Engineers Act (Business and Professions Code sections 6700-6799) and Board Rules (Title 16, California Code of Regulations sections 400-476). Minimum passing score: 70%.
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Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
2.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 6753(b); Section 6751(c); Title 16 CCR Section 424
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Non-approved engineering or related science degree receives up to 2 years credit (discretionary based on board evaluation). Additional qualifying experience required to meet total experience requirements. For civil engineers, experience must be under direction of a civil engineer legally qualified to practice (Section 6752). Actual work experience must be gained after graduation.
95% confidence
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Reference Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
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count:
minimum
from_pe_ps_only:
False
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Work Experience Engagement/Reference forms requirement
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Applicants must submit Work Experience Engagement/Reference forms with professional references verifying engineering work experience and qualifications.
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