PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Per HAR §16-115-24, applicants with current licenses from another jurisdiction may apply for endorsement. Must meet Hawaii's education and experience requirements per HRS §464-8(a)(2)-(6) and HAR §16-115-33(a). FE exam may be waived with 15 years experience in responsible charge.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Comity Available
Endorsement Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_ncees_record:
True
requires_current_license:
True
must_meet_hawaii_requirements:
True
|
Required
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Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-24(b)
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Must hold current license from another jurisdiction. Hawaii does not license by reciprocity - all applicants must meet Hawaii's specific requirements. NCEES Council Record holders must request NCEES transmit record to Board.
100% confidence
|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
meets_hawaii_standards:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-24(b) referencing HRS §464-8(a)(2)-(6) and HAR §16-115-33(a)
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Must possess appropriate education requirements as provided in HRS §464-8(a)(2)-(6) and HAR §16-115-33(a).
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
waiver_available:
True
waiver_experience_years:
15
|
Optional
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-24(b)(1)
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NCEES FE exam or similar state-produced licensing examination required. May be waived if applicant has at least 15 years of experience in responsible charge of appropriate branch of engineering work as approved by board.
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
responsible_charge_credit:
True
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-24(b) and experience requirements section
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Must possess lawful experience requirements per HRS §464-8(a)(2)-(6) and HAR §16-115-39. Experience in responsible charge requires twice the amount of required lawful experience. Every 2 years experience in responsible charge credited for 1 year required lawful experience.
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
accepts_equivalent:
True
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-24(b)(2)
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Must have successfully passed NCEES PE examination in discipline applying for or equivalent exams.
100% confidence
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