PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 (225 ILCS 325) and 68 Ill. Admin. Code Part 1380
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Applicants must complete an ABET-accredited engineering degree, pass both FE and PE examinations, and complete 4 years of acceptable engineering experience under PE supervision.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
min_years:
4
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Required
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Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 (225 ILCS 325) and 68 Ill. Admin. Code Part 1380 |
Section 1380.210 - Education Requirements (ABET Accredited Programs)
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Baccalaureate degree from ABET-accredited engineering program requiring at least 4 academic years, providing integration of educational experience with ability to apply knowledge to practical problems.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
sequence:
1
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Required
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Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 (225 ILCS 325) and 68 Ill. Admin. Code Part 1380 |
Section 1380.260 - Examination Requirements, Part I
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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination required for Engineer Intern enrollment. Waived for structural engineers who passed fundamentals exam under Structural Engineering Licensing Act of 1989.
100% confidence
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
full_time:
True
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Required
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Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 (225 ILCS 325) and 68 Ill. Admin. Code Part 1380 |
Section 1380.230 - Experience Requirements
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4 years of acceptable professional engineering experience required after ABET degree. All experience must be verified by supervising licensed PE, gained under PE supervision, and at a professional level. Credit may be given for full-time experience prior to degree conferral if applicant takes 8+ years as part-time student.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
sequence:
2
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Required
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Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 (225 ILCS 325) and 68 Ill. Admin. Code Part 1380 |
Section 1380.260 - Examination Requirements, Part II; Section 1380.250
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Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination required for Professional Engineer licensure. Scoring approved by NCEES, reported as pass or fail.
100% confidence
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