PE — Experience-Only Legacy Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
12-120-213(2)(b)(IV) for Professional Engineer licensure without EI requirement
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
PE
Experience
20.0 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
years:
4
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(2)(b)(IV)(A) - Have graduated from an engineering curriculum of four or more years or from a related science curriculum of four or more years
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Any engineering or related science degree; board approval not specified
100% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
20.0
progressive:
True
educational_study_may_count:
True
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Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-213(2)(b)(IV)(B) - Have twenty years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part
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20 years experience waives Engineer-Intern enrollment requirement
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
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Required
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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
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PE examination required; FE exam not required with 20 years experience
100% confidence
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