PE — Experience-Only Legacy Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 471.013(2)(b), 471.013(3) - Requires non-approved engineering/science degree plus 8+ years progressive engineering work, FE exam or special written exam, 4 additional years 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 and Experience Alternative
Must have baccalaureate degree or higher in engineering or related science (not board approved) plus 8 years or more of progressive engineering work demonstrating knowledge equivalent to approved curriculum
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering or related science
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(2)(b)
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Baccalaureate degree or higher degree in engineering or in a related science curriculum which has not been approved by the board
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
for_ei_eligibility:
True
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(2)(b)
|
8 years or more of progressive engineering work which indicates to the board that the applicant has gained knowledge and skill approximating that attained through graduation from an approved curriculum
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
100% confidence
|
Additional Progressive Engineering Experience
Must complete 4 additional years progressive experience after Engineer Intern certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(3)(b)
|
4 years or more of progressive experience on engineering projects after Engineer Intern certification
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
|