PE — Engineering Technology Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for PE licensure with ETAC-ABET accredited engineering technology degree, evaluated on specific merits by the Board, requiring FE and PE exams, 4 years progressive experience, and ethics questionnaire
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering technology
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
board_evaluation_required:
True
|
Required
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Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 1.B
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Engineering technology programs considered by Board on specific merits but not considered equal to EAC-ABET engineering programs
95% confidence
|
Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 2.A
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination for engineer intern certification. Passing scores established by NCEES
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 2.B
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination. Passing scores established by NCEES
100% confidence
|
Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
post_degree:
True
|
Required
|
Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 3.A
|
Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience after graduation with a bachelor's degree
100% confidence
|
Ethics Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ETHICS
|
exam:
Ethics Questionnaire
passing_score_required:
True
|
Required
|
Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 4.C
|
Written ethics questionnaire with passing score required
100% confidence
|