PE — Experience-Only Legacy Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for applicants without formal engineering degree but with 8 years of professional engineering experience
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
References
3
References
Education and Experience Requirement
Section 2005(2)(a) requires 8 years total of professional engineering education and experience. For those without degree, all 8 years must be experience.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
|
Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Occupational Code Article 20 - Engineering |
MCL 339.2005(2)(a)
|
8 years of professional engineering education and experience required. Without formal education credit, full 8 years of professional engineering experience must be satisfactory to the board.
90% confidence
|
Examination Requirement
Applicant must pass examination testing knowledge of principles and practice of engineering
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Occupational Code Article 20 - Engineering |
MCL 339.2005(2)(b)
|
Examination testing applicant's knowledge of principles and practice of engineering
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Occupational Code Article 20 - Engineering |
MCL 339.2005(2)(b)
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination required for licensure
95% confidence
|
Character References
Character references acceptable to the board are required
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
3
from_pe_ps_only:
False
|
Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Occupational Code Article 20 - Engineering |
MCL 339.2005(2)(c)
|
Character references acceptable to the board required
85% confidence
|