PE — Related Science Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(a)(4) - 2 years postsecondary study in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering technology, or engineering plus 4 years experience before FE exam, then 4 years additional experience
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
4
References
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
POSTSECONDARY
discipline:
mathematics, physical sciences, engineering technology, or engineering
minimum_years:
2
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
|
Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(a)(4)
|
Satisfactory completion of minimum of two years postsecondary study in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering technology, or engineering at institution approved by board; applies after June 30, 1991
100% confidence
|
Pre-FE Experience
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
grade_satisfactory_to_board:
True
|
Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(a)(4)
|
Four years practical experience of satisfactory character to properly prepare applicant for examination in fundamental engineering subjects
100% confidence
|
Fundamentals Exam
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Iowa Code Chapter 542B - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Iowa Code §542B.14(1)(b)
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination
100% confidence
|
Post-FE Experience
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
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)
|
Four years progressive practical experience in engineering work, exclusive of the 4 years pre-FE experience and education
100% confidence
|
References
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REFERENCES
|
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)
|
Supervisor references to verify at least four years of progressive practical experience
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)
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination
100% confidence
|