PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
12-120-211(2) for Engineer-Intern enrollment; 12-120-213(2)(b)(I) for Professional Engineer licensure; 12-120-211(4) for Engineer-Intern enrollment; 12-120-213(3) for Professional Engineer licensure
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
or
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
FE
PE
Experience
12.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
years:
4
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(2)(b)(I) - Have graduated from a board-approved engineering curriculum of four or more years
|
Board-approved engineering curriculum is typically ABET EAC-accredited
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Fundamentals Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(2)(a) - An applicant may qualify for enrollment as an engineer-intern by graduation and examination if the applicant passes the appropriate examination
|
Required for Engineer-Intern enrollment
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Engineer-Intern Enrollment
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
0
progressive:
True
description:
Engineer-Intern enrollment required before PE exam
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(2)(b)(I)(C) - Have been enrolled as an engineer-intern in this state
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Must be enrolled as EI in Colorado
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
educational_study_may_count:
True
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(2)(b)(I)(B) - Have eight years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part
|
Progressive engineering experience; educational study may count toward the 8 years per 12-120-202(4)
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Principles and Practice Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(2)(a) - An applicant may qualify for licensing as a professional engineer by graduation, experience, and examination if the applicant passes the appropriate examination
|
PE examination required for licensure
100% confidence
|
Basic Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(4)(b)(I) - Have graduated from high school or its equivalent
|
High school diploma or equivalent required
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Pre-FE Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
6.0
progressive:
True
educational_study_may_count:
True
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(4)(b)(II) - Have six years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part
|
6 years progressive engineering experience required before FE exam
100% confidence
|
Fundamentals Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(4)(a) - An applicant may qualify for enrollment as an engineer-intern by experience and examination if the applicant passes the appropriate examination
|
FE exam required for Engineer-Intern enrollment
100% confidence
|
Engineer-Intern Enrollment
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
0
progressive:
True
description:
Engineer-Intern enrollment required before PE exam
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(3)(b)(II) - Have been enrolled as an engineer-intern in this state
|
Must be enrolled as EI in Colorado
100% confidence
|
Total Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
12.0
progressive:
True
educational_study_may_count:
True
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(3)(b)(I) - Have twelve years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part
|
Total of 12 years progressive engineering experience required (includes pre-FE experience)
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Principles and Practice Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(3)(a) - An applicant may qualify for licensing as a professional engineer by experience and examination if the applicant passes the appropriate examination
|
PE examination required for licensure
100% confidence
|