PS — Civil Engineer Transition Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15, §15-305. Licensed Civil Engineers are exempt from the Storm Drain and Road Grade Design exam.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Comity Available
Professional Engineer License
Must hold current Professional Engineer (Civil) license in Maryland or another state
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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license_type:
Professional Engineer (Civil)
current_license_required:
True
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Exceptions to Storm Drain and Road Grade Exam
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Currently licensed Professional Engineers (Civil Engineers) in Maryland or another state qualify for exemption from Storm Drain and Road Grade Design exam
95% confidence
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Education Requirements
Civil Engineer license implies engineering degree already held
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
civil engineering
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Civil Engineer Transition Requirements
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Civil engineering degree implied by PE license requirement
85% confidence
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Experience Requirements
Surveying-specific experience required even with PE license
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
2.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
documentation_required:
True
surveying_specific:
True
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Work Experience Documentation Requirements
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Surveying experience required and documented via RPE Form. Reduced years typical for licensed PEs transitioning to PS.
70% confidence
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Examination Requirements
Must pass surveying exams and Maryland Law exam. EXEMPT from Storm Drain and Road Grade Design exam.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
|
Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Examination Requirements
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Fundamentals of Surveying exam administered by NCEES
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Examination Requirements
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Principles and Practice of Surveying exam administered by NCEES
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Maryland State-Specific Examinations
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Maryland Law and Ethics Exam - open book, 2 hours, 60 multiple-choice questions
100% confidence
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