PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024
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
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
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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