PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 471.013(2)(c), 471.013(3) - For applicants not qualifying under other education pathways, must pass special written examination demonstrating knowledge equivalent to approved engineering curriculum, FE exam, 4 years experience, and PE exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
SPECIAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
Required
Special Written Examination for Education Equivalency
Applicants not qualifying under standard education requirements must pass special examination demonstrating equivalent knowledge to approved engineering curriculum
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EXAM
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exam:
SPECIAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION
exam_name:
Special examination for education equivalency
purpose:
demonstrate knowledge equivalent to approved engineering curriculum
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Required
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(2)(c)
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For applicants who do not qualify under paragraph (a) or (b), must successfully complete a special written examination designed to demonstrate knowledge equivalent to that attained in an approved engineering curriculum
100% confidence
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Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
Must pass FE exam to obtain Engineer Intern certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Engineering
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Required
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(1)(c), 471.013(4)
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Written examination designed to test knowledge of basic engineering subjects including mathematics and physical sciences
100% confidence
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Progressive Engineering Experience
Must complete 4 years progressive experience after Engineer Intern certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(3)(b)
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4 years or more of progressive experience on engineering projects of a grade and character which indicates competency to practice engineering
100% confidence
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Professional Engineer Examination
Must pass PE exam for licensure
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
exam_name:
Principles and Practice of Engineering
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Required
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.013(3)(c), 471.013(5)
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Written examination designed to test ability to apply principles and methods of engineering to practice
100% confidence
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References
Board may require letters of reference
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
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count:
0
from_pe_ps_only:
False
board_discretion:
True
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Optional
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.017(3)
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Board may require letters of reference from professional engineers or other persons having personal knowledge of applicant's experience
100% confidence
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