PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for PE licensure with approved 4-year engineering curriculum, 4 years experience, and two-part examination
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 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
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
years:
4
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Required
|
Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 391 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Sec. 20-302 (2004 amendments)
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Graduation from an approved curriculum of four or more years in engineering
95% confidence
|
Engineer-in-Training Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
description:
First part tests knowledge of fundamental engineering principles
|
Required
|
Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 391 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Sec. 20-302
|
Two-part examination required; first part tests fundamental engineering principles
95% confidence
|
Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
post_graduation:
True
|
Required
|
Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 391 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Sec. 20-302 (2004 amendments)
|
An additional four years of professional experience after graduation
95% confidence
|
Professional Engineering Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
description:
Second part tests application of engineering principles
|
Required
|
Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 391 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Sec. 20-302
|
Second part of two-part examination tests application of engineering principles
95% confidence
|