PE — Engineering Technology Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Graduate of board-approved 4-year engineering technology curriculum with 4 years progressive experience under PE supervision; Doctorate degree in engineering from board-approved institution with 4 years progressive experience
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
or
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering technology
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
years:
4
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-323(1)
|
4-year engineering technology curriculum approved by the board as being of satisfactory standing
95% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
discipline:
engineering projects
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-323(1)
|
4 years or more of progressive experience on engineering projects under the direct supervision of a professional engineer
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-323(1)
|
Examination in the fundamentals of engineering
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-323(1)
|
Examination in the principles and practices of engineering
95% confidence
|
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
PHD
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-323(5)
|
Doctorate degree in engineering from institution with program approved by board and EAC/ABET or Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
95% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
discipline:
engineering projects
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-323(5)
|
At least 4 years of progressive experience on engineering projects of a grade and character that indicate competency
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-323(5)
|
Examination in the principles and practices of engineering only (FE waived)
95% confidence
|