PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 471.013(2)(a), 471.013(3) - Requires ABET-accredited bachelor's degree, FE exam for Engineer Intern certification, 4 years progressive experience, and PE exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
Required
Education Requirement
Must graduate with baccalaureate or higher degree from EAC/ABET accredited engineering program
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(2)(a)
|
Graduation with a baccalaureate degree or higher degree in an engineering program which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET at the time the degree was conferred
100% confidence
|
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
Must pass FE exam to obtain Engineer Intern certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Engineering
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(1)(c), 471.013(4)
|
Written examination designed to test knowledge of basic engineering subjects including mathematics and physical sciences. Board uses examination prepared by nationally recognized professional organization
100% confidence
|
Progressive Engineering Experience
Must complete 4 years progressive experience after Engineer Intern certification. Maximum 2 years may be gained prior to degree in undergraduate co-op or internship programs
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
pre_graduation_credit_allowed:
True
pre_graduation_max_years:
2
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(3)(b)
|
4 years or more of progressive experience on engineering projects of a grade and character which indicates competency to practice engineering. Maximum of 2 years may be gained prior to receipt of degree in undergraduate co-op programs, undergraduate internship programs, or similar programs
100% confidence
|
Professional Engineer Examination
Must pass PE exam for licensure
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
exam_name:
Principles and Practice of Engineering
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(3)(c), 471.013(5)
|
Written examination designed to test ability to apply principles and methods of engineering to practice. Board uses examination prepared by nationally recognized professional organization
100% confidence
|
References
Board may require letters of reference from professional engineers or other persons with personal knowledge of applicant's experience
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
|
count:
0
from_pe_ps_only:
False
board_discretion:
True
|
Optional
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.017(3)
|
Board may require letters of reference from professional engineers or other persons having personal knowledge of applicant's experience. Specific count determined by board rule
100% confidence
|