PE — Related Science Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 471.013(2)(a), 471.013(3) - Requires board-approved baccalaureate degree in related science curriculum or branch of engineering, FE exam, 4 years progressive experience, and PE exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
Required
Education Requirement
Must graduate with baccalaureate or higher degree in related science curriculum or branch of engineering approved by board
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
related science or engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(2)(a)
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Graduation with a baccalaureate degree or higher degree in a related science curriculum or branch of engineering which has been approved by the board
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
100% confidence
|
Progressive Engineering Experience
Must complete 4 years progressive experience after Engineer Intern certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
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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
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
100% confidence
|
References
Board may require letters of reference
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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
100% confidence
|