PE — Engineering Technology Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Graduation from ETAC/ABET approved engineering technology 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 technology
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
years:
4
|
Required
|
Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Chapter 19: Engineers |
§1352-A(1)(D)
|
Graduation from an engineering technology curriculum approved by the engineering technology accreditation commission or equivalent engineering technology 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)(D)
|
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)(D)
|
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)(D), §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 having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience
100% confidence
|