PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Graduation from EAC/ABET approved engineering curriculum, FE exam, 4 years progressive experience after graduation, 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
5
References
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
years:
4
|
Required
|
Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Chapter 19: Engineers |
§1352-A(1)(C)
|
Graduation from an engineering curriculum approved by the engineering accreditation commission or equivalent engineering curriculum of 4 years or more
100% confidence
|
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Chapter 19: Engineers |
§1352-A(1)(C)
|
Must pass the national council examination in the fundamentals of engineering
100% confidence
|
Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
post_graduation:
True
|
Required
|
Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Chapter 19: Engineers |
§1352-A(1)(C)
|
A record of an additional 4 years or more of progressive engineering experience, after graduation, of a grade and character that indicates to the board that the applicant may be competent to practice and has experienced increased engineering responsibilities
100% confidence
|
Professional Engineering Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Chapter 19: Engineers |
§1352-A(1)(C), §1354
|
Must pass the national council examination in the principles and practice of engineering. May not sit for PE exam until FE exam is passed
100% confidence
|
References
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
5
pe_required:
3
from_pe_ps_only:
False
|
Required
|
Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Chapter 19: Engineers |
§1352-A
|
Submit 5 references with application, 3 of which must be from licensed professional engineers from this State or another state, territory or possession of the United States, District of Columbia or any foreign country having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience
100% confidence
|