PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Iowa Code §542B.14(1) and Iowa Admin Code 193C-4.1(1)(a), 4.1(2), 4.1(3) - Graduation from ABET/EAC or CEAB accredited 4-year engineering program, FE exam, 4 years progressive experience, PE exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
4
References
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
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Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(a)(1) and Iowa Admin Code 193C-4.1(1)(a)
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Graduation from engineering program of four years or more approved by board; ABET/EAC or CEAB accredited curriculum
100% confidence
|
Fundamentals Exam
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
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exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(b) and Iowa Admin Code 193C-4.1(7)(a)
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Fundamentals of Engineering examination; computer-based examination covering general engineering principles
100% confidence
|
Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
us_experience_minimum:
1
|
Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(c) and Iowa Admin Code 193C-4.1(3)
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Four years progressive practical experience in engineering work of grade and character satisfactory to board, indicating competency for responsible charge; minimum 1 year US experience; exclusive of education/experience used to qualify for FE exam; must be under supervision/tutelage of graduate engineer
100% confidence
|
References
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REFERENCES
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count:
4
from_pe_ps_only:
False
verify_experience:
True
|
Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Admin Code 193C-4.1(4)
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Supervisor references to verify at least four years of progressive practical experience; references must be from individuals who supervised applicant
100% confidence
|
Principles and Practice Exam
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(d) and Iowa Admin Code 193C-4.1(7)(b)
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination; separate exam for each branch in which licensure is granted
100% confidence
|