PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Four-year approved engineering curriculum (ABET-accredited) + FE exam for EIT certification + 4 years experience + PE exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Educational Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
years:
4
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Required
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Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J(b)
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Four-year college curriculum in engineering approved by the board
95% confidence
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Engineer-in-Training Certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
duration_hours:
8
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Engineering
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Required
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Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J(b)
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Eight-hour written examination in the fundamentals of engineering for EIT certification
95% confidence
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Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
quality:
of grade and character satisfactory to the board
|
Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J(b)
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Four or more years of experience in engineering work of grade and character satisfactory to the board. Engineering teaching in college/university with approved engineering curriculum may count as engineering experience per Section 81J(g).
95% confidence
|
Professional Examination and Character
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
exam_name:
Principles and Practice of Engineering
|
Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J, 81E
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Written examination for professional engineer registration. Board recognizes all fundamental branches including aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, HVAC, industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, mining, safety, fire protection, sanitary and structural per Section 81E.
90% confidence
|
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ETHICS
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character_requirement:
True
|
Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J
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No person shall be eligible for registration who is not of good character and reputation
100% confidence
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