PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for PE licensure with EAC/ABET accredited degree, requiring FE exam, PE exam, and professional references
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
References
5
References
Education Requirements
Undergraduate engineering degree from EAC/ABET accredited institution required
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
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Required
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District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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Undergraduate Engineering Degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (EAC/ABET)
100% confidence
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Examination Requirements
FE exam required and cannot be waived; PE exam implied through examination pathway
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
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District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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Have successfully passed the Fundamentals Exam (this requirement will not be waived in lieu of experience). Effective September 1, 2023, credentialing through NCEES required.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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PE exam implied through licensure by examination pathway structure
95% confidence
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Reference Requirements
Five professional references required, three must be licensed PEs familiar with applicant's work
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
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count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
True
must_be_familiar_with_work:
3
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Required
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District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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Five (5) professional references from professional engineers required. Three (3) of the references must be licensed professional engineers familiar with your work. References are confidential and sent directly to Board Administrator.
100% confidence
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