PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
12-120-211(3) for Engineer-Intern enrollment; 12-120-213(2)(b)(III) for Professional Engineer licensure
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
10.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirement
| 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
years:
4
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Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(3)(b)(I) - Have graduated from an engineering curriculum of four or more years not approved by the board or from a related science curriculum of four or more years
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Non-board-approved engineering or related science degree
100% confidence
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Pre-FE Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
educational_study_may_count:
True
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(3)(b)(II) - Have four years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part
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4 years experience required before FE exam for non-approved programs
100% confidence
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Fundamentals Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-211(3)(a) - An applicant may qualify for enrollment as an engineer-intern by graduation, experience, and examination if the applicant passes the appropriate examination
|
FE exam required for Engineer-Intern enrollment
100% confidence
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Engineer-Intern Enrollment
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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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)(III)(C) - Have been enrolled as an engineer-intern in this state
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Must be enrolled as EI in Colorado
100% confidence
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Total Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
10.0
progressive:
True
educational_study_may_count:
True
|
Required
|
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(2)(b)(III)(B) - Have ten years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part
|
Total of 10 years progressive engineering experience required (includes pre-FE experience)
100% confidence
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Principles and Practice Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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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
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