PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum, pass FE and PE exams, and complete 4 years of progressive experience after meeting engineer intern qualifications; Graduate of non-accredited engineering curriculum with equivalent experience demonstrating engineering knowledge and skills equivalent to accredited curriculum
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
or
NON-ACCREDITED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§903.A.1, §901.A.1
|
Accredited engineering curriculum of four years or more approved by the board
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§903.A.1, §901.A.1
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§903.A.1, §1501.B
|
Verifiable record of four years or more of progressive experience obtained subsequent to meeting the educational and applicable experience qualifications to be an engineer intern. Minimum of three years and four months required by time of application.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§903.A.1
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination
100% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
False
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§1701.B
|
Five personal references required; none can be immediate family members or business associates (subordinates, consultants or contractors providing goods/services to applicant)
100% confidence
|
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
NON-ACCREDITED
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§901.A.3, §1103.A
|
Graduate of a non-accredited engineering curriculum
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§901.A.3, §1103.A
|
Must present evidence of experience of such quality and extent that the board believes the applicant has obtained engineering knowledge and skills at least equivalent to that obtained by education in an accredited engineering curriculum. Specific years not stated but evaluated for equivalency.
95% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
1
from_pe_ps_only:
True
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§901.A.3
|
Recommendation for EI certification by a professional engineer holding a valid license with personal knowledge of engineering experience
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§901.A.3
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§903.A.1, §1501.B
|
Four years or more of progressive experience obtained subsequent to meeting engineer intern qualifications
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§903.A.1
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination
100% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
False
|
Required
|
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules |
§1701.B
|
Five personal references required for PE licensure application
100% confidence
|